anyone tried to using Jebo WP40?

These pumps are game changing good. I'm perfectly happy for the time being just using the regular controller it comes with, and a universal power supply to cut the speed at night.

The resistor/night mode is kinda useless, but was a nice thought.

Who wanted my MP-40's again? They are for sale in the used section.
 
bhazard451 said:
These pumps are game changing good. I'm perfectly happy for the time being just using the regular controller it comes with, and a universal power supply to cut the speed at night.

The resistor/night mode is kinda useless, but was a nice thought.

Who wanted my MP-40's again? They are for sale in the used section.
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Bhazard, you must be kidding me trying to sell MP40 in the Jebo WP40 thread:D. It's like trying to sell refrigerator to the Eskimos:lolspin:
 
SimonSKL said:
Just a quick question to those who are using the factory 24V power supply. Does your power supply get hot or warmer than you like? I noticed mine was warmer than I thought it should. I have now been using the variable power supply from Amazon and it is cool to the touch. Of course I am not running it at 24V.
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I'm running a variable output converter 18v and it's slightly warm to the touch, not nearly warm enough to make me worry though. My original equipment 24v converter was about the same.

I helped a friend buy and move all the coral out of another friend's 120g tank. The buyer has 2 MP40's and after being around my WP40, I think my WP40 is quieter than his MP40. I also think the MP40 has a more open water flow pattern than the narrower 'stream' of the WP40. The MP40 has more control built in and the power is outside the tank, but is that really worth $350 extra? So far this is really a no brainer if you don't already have the MP40's.

But bhazard451, you already own it, so now you are selling it before you even do serious testing of the WP40? :confused:

Simon, you're too funny! Your,"It's like trying to sell refrigerator to the Eskimos" made me fall out of my chair! :lolspin:
 
Ron Reefman said:
Well, I hope you guys get it figured out. But since I don't have a reef controller yet, I'm very happy with the timer control on the pump controller and the speed control with the 15-24v power converter. Now I'm just waiting on the WP25.
Good luck guys.
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Ron, ive seen your tank and postings. Based on your experiences would 2 wp-40s be too much flow in a 120 mixed reef? Would one pump create a good wave or could i just use 2 on 1500gph streams?
 
ashish said:
Ron, ive seen your tank and postings. Based on your experiences would 2 wp-40s be too much flow in a 120 mixed reef? Would one pump create a good wave or could i just use 2 on 1500gph streams?
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I'm assuming that the fact that you have seen my tank and postings, and then ask my opinion is a compliment? There are some on RC who would question that! :lol:

Two WP40, even dialed down with a variable output controller at 15V is moving about 2100-2200gph (done by math not measurement). Two of them in a 120g is quite a bit. Remember, it's a more focused flow than an MP40. I have 1 in my 180g and I'm not getting a second one. I'm waiting to see the specs on the WP25 due out in May (I've heard). I'd recommend you hold off until then too. I'm assuming (I know, I know a** of u and me) that it will still be quite powerful (would like to see 2000gph), may be a bit better made (things learned from selling WP40's), will cost less, will be smaller (the WP40 is big) and maybe they even offer speed control built in. Sure I'm asking a lot, but I can dream for a couple of months and then be disappointed by the lack of Chinese innovation and response to market desires, right!

BTW, I do appreciate your kind opinion me. I just do the best job I can. :beer:
 
Sorry, I'm a bit confused as to how the converter connects to the powerhead. The only input on the converter is for laptops, right? So then, how did you guys connect it to the powerhead?
 
ImprezaSTi said:
Sorry, I'm a bit confused as to how the converter connects to the powerhead. The only input on the converter is for laptops, right? So then, how did you guys connect it to the powerhead?
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This powerhead has a controller and runs on 24 volts DC. So you have to convert your house 120v AC to 24v DC and it plugs into the controller which then goes to the pump.
 
Ron Reefman said:
This powerhead has a controller and runs on 24 volts DC. So you have to convert your house 120v AC to 24v DC and it plugs into the controller which then goes to the pump.
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Ok, but what I'm confused about is, you did some sort of DIY mod to the converter in order to connect it to the controller, right?
 
ImprezaSTi said:
Ok, but what I'm confused about is, you did some sort of DIY mod to the converter in order to connect it to the controller, right?
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No. It comes with a power supply that connects to the controller. It does the same thing any AC adapter does, converts it to 24v. All we did so far is buy a laptop power supply that has universal voltage sliders to replace the original. When you change the slider from 24v to 12v like on mine, it halves the speed of the pump.

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Ok wait, so the 24v DC is the small round laptop plug thing which connects to the controller. Ok now it's making more sense... No DIY involved.
 
ImprezaSTi said:
Ok wait, so the 24v DC is the small round laptop plug thing which connects to the controller. Ok now it's making more sense... No DIY involved.
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Yep. The original power supply does not have voltage sliders. By just replacing it with a universal one as discussed earlier in the thread, you can have speed control, which the pump and controller otherwise lack.

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bhazard451 said:
Yep. The original power supply does not have voltage sliders. By just replacing it with a universal one as discussed earlier in the thread, you can have speed control, which the pump and controller otherwise lack.

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And with any good sense at all, Jebao will address in the WP25! Maybe we should find a good email address for them and the start sending them emails?
 
Ron Reefman said:
I'm assuming that the fact that you have seen my tank and postings, and then ask my opinion is a compliment? There are some on RC who would question that! :lol:

Two WP40, even dialed down with a variable output controller at 15V is moving about 2100-2200gph (done by math not measurement). Two of them in a 120g is quite a bit. Remember, it's a more focused flow than an MP40. I have 1 in my 180g and I'm not getting a second one. I'm waiting to see the specs on the WP25 due out in May (I've heard). I'd recommend you hold off until then too. I'm assuming (I know, I know a** of u and me) that it will still be quite powerful (would like to see 2000gph), may be a bit better made (things learned from selling WP40's), will cost less, will be smaller (the WP40 is big) and maybe they even offer speed control built in. Sure I'm asking a lot, but I can dream for a couple of months and then be disappointed by the lack of Chinese innovation and response to market desires, right!

Hey ron your tank is awesome, love the large colonies. I was just in cape coral for my cousines wedding. Beautiful place wish i lived down there, anyways i visited aquarium reef center (both locations) and was ready to stock my carry on bag with corals lol. So i guess jebo made there pumps to powerful. I made this mistake already by putting a 3200 gph korlia in my tank. Its way to powerful even being on a timer. I was alsO interested in jebos wavebox for $185 but i am scared it will overflow at its lowest. I think i might just go for 1 wp-40 since im looking to add sps exclusively now. All i have in my 120 is a 17"" toadstool, 10" derasa clam, 6" hammer,12" anthelia rock to be worried about. I figure these corala can benefit from the under current and the sps can gret stronger current. Will post pics and let u kno how it goes









BTW, I do appreciate your kind opinion me. I just do the best job I can. :beer:
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Ron Reefman said:
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But bhazard451, you already own it, so now you are selling it before you even do serious testing of the WP40? :confused:
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I've done enough to convince myself I don't need the MP40s.

The MP40s are unbearably loud above 70%. The WP-40s can't be heard over my pump and overflow at full power.

MP40s have a wider flow, WP40s are stronger per pump.

MP40s can sync, but it costs $120 to connect the to an apex for control. It takes a $10 24v PWM board to connect to the apex with WP40.

Ecotech has a monopoly (patent) on pumps outside the tank. Nothing will change that unless the patent is challenged or a similar design is made that doesn't violate it. The WP40 is big, but I don't mind it in my tank.

Vortechs need a new wet side every 2-3 years, which cost as much as a WP40.

Personally, I feel the MP40s are overpriced quite a bit, just like any Ecotech product. Since they were the only game in town aside from Tunze, I was forced into paying the premium. With the WP40 now, I can get similar performance for 1/4th the cost, and much less noise.

At the end of the day, all these things do is push water. I don't need to pay a premium to do that.
 
Bhazard, I also own two Vortech MP40s which I run in my 125g tank. I have been debating if I should sell both of them and replace with WP40s. My wife told me to hold on to the MP40s for another couple months to see how reliable the WP40s are. The WP40s are now running in my 92g tank at about 15V. So far I am extremely happy with the WP40s. They are quiet and powerful and no sign of trouble after 1 week.

If they are reliable, my plan is to get another two WP40s or WP25s if they are available by then.
 
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