6000 to a 6100

[CAreefer]

I just read in another thread that the 6000 can be upgraded to a 6100. As the 6100 is what I should have went with from the start, this is much more appealing than replacing the 2 6000's currently in my 225. Any information available? Are the drivers all that is needed? Where would I get them?

TIA
CAReefer

 

[Markk96]

Here you go.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...duct_Code=T7410.602&Category_Code=Tunze_pumps

 

[rvitko]

Yes, if anyone has that part in stock now it would be PA.

 

[CAreefer]

PA is out of stock I got on the waiting list, hopefully this wont turn out to be like the mysterious Magnet holding device that there are rumors of but no one can seem to get! I guess the law of supply and demand doesn't always apply.

Waiting patiently
CAReefer

 

[ausaquaria]

Careefer,

you may not know that Tunze is a small company about 30 people with a very high demand due to quality and innovation.
Tunze are not in the mas market- pump them out, they just produce useful quality products.
worth waiting for....

 

[alrha]

cool, i didnt know that can be done. what does that piece do exactly?

 

[rvitko]

It cuts the input power from 19V on a 6100 to the 11V of the 6000. This reduces flow.

 

[rvitko]

Sorry, vice versa. 6000- 11V, 6100 is 19V- for 50Hz versions add 1V.

 

[Fliger]

The wait will be worth it. I started with 6000's and replaced the transformers to 6100. I sold my 6000 transformers and I think the total upgrade ended up costing me less than $50.

I ended up trading one with a reefer on RC, and buying one from PA.

 

[LowCel]

I just called PA about it and they said it would be over a month until they get it. Oh well, went ahead and put my name on the waiting list.

Roger, any idea when these will be available?

Is it easy to change the transformer?

 

[CAreefer]

I believe Roger is in Germany till the 8th or so. I think the tansformer is the black round thing resembling a ballast. If I am correct, it is plug and play.

CAReefer

 

[alrha]

oooh, i hope it is indeed that easy.

 

[LowCel]

Sounds easy enough. Thanks CAreefer.

 

[rvitko]

yup, plug and play. It should be in within a few weeks.

 

[CAreefer]

Just to make sure I am thinking correctly, the transformer IS the round black dealy bob? Correct? A friend/dealer locally has a 6100 he will let me borrow the transformer from him if it is in fact the part I am thinking of.

CAReefer

 

[Markk96]

Yup that is what you need.