Travis L. Stevens
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Ah ha....I have 3 maxijet 1200s on my 29g and I seem to have trouble getting the right flow. Maybe setting just one of these mods up and trashing the other two MJ would be a huge benefit for me
DIY MaxiJet Stream (Pic Intense)
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BullDZR
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Travis L. Stevens said:
As speakeraddict said!!!
I have seen some of the Tunze pumps in action and bar none, they are a great product. However I cannot see spending that kind of money for pumps. I was going to do a closed loop system like the one that is on MELEV's site, however I ran across the other thread about these things. I figured, I have 2 in my tank now, lets try it an see what happens.
So basicly for 15$ I created what would have cost me at least $100 to create the closed loop, or the $100+ for the tunze. I think I came out on top
I really love this hobby, however the expense of it is astronomical at times. So I think anything Ican do to keep a little cash in my pocket (not really, just means I get to buy more coral and a biger tank) Not to mention, I think I may have found a way to make this mod last as long as the pump will, only time will tell.
Wayne
BullDZR
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Travis L. Stevens said:
hehe, yea, probably. I am not sure if you downloaded my video, but keep in mind, this is just a 600 in a 29g. I am still going to do another one and point them at one another and possibly hook them up to t a wave timer. Maybe not, I have not decided yet, but I can tell you that the video really does not give this thing justice.
I have several caves and a bit of room behind my LR and there is not one dead spot in my tank now, all from this one pump. I cannot enphasize enough how impressed I was with this thing. Oh, and I would not trash them, save them for later, you never knwo when you will need them.
Wayne
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Oh, one other thing, I hope someone else can help me with this.
I am not sure if the bottom of a 1200 is larger than the bottom from a 600 and so-on. If it is, this cap would not fit. Doues anyone know if there is a differenct in the size of the area where the output head screws into place on these thing?
Wayne
I am not sure if the bottom of a 1200 is larger than the bottom from a 600 and so-on. If it is, this cap would not fit. Doues anyone know if there is a differenct in the size of the area where the output head screws into place on these thing?
Wayne
pioneerlog
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WOW, so who's gonna patent this 'Maxi Mod'. I never thought about 1 'gizmo' fitting so many different models. Just change the prop & mag., and wa la...a unit for my 120...TOTALLY AWSOME...BEST idea I've seen in years...
tekknoschtev
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Its incredible that you got that much flow out of a MJ600. I have a few in operation that I am thinking about doing this mod too.
Looks like Its off to Home Depot and a Hobby Shop.
Just a question, what did you use to hold the end of the propeller shaft at the end of the mod? Also, do you have any other pictures of that cap that you used to clip the thing on, or more info on it. I havent seen them in the stores around here, but then again, I havent been looking. What size is it?
Again, thanks for the detailed instructions. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do it today on one of our 600s, and possibly make a few more for our other power heads. Could save a bundle on Seios for our new tank.
Looks like Its off to Home Depot and a Hobby Shop.
Just a question, what did you use to hold the end of the propeller shaft at the end of the mod? Also, do you have any other pictures of that cap that you used to clip the thing on, or more info on it. I havent seen them in the stores around here, but then again, I havent been looking. What size is it?
Again, thanks for the detailed instructions. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do it today on one of our 600s, and possibly make a few more for our other power heads. Could save a bundle on Seios for our new tank.
BullDZR
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I will get you the part number of the cap when I get home, I got it from Lowes.
As for the propeller, everything was attached with Gel Super Glue. I may try some different types of glue, however the Gel SG is holding up quite well.
Oh, also wanted to mention something about performance. At first, when I dropped this thing in the tank, it was making a slight clicking noise from where the magnet was tapping the side.(I guess from not being perfectly centered. However that noice is completely gone now. Have not heard it in the last 3 days.
On the next rendition, I am 100% possitive I can make this thing perfectly centered in the PVC. I can't wait to show everyone what I have come up with. Should be pretty slick
Wayne
As for the propeller, everything was attached with Gel Super Glue. I may try some different types of glue, however the Gel SG is holding up quite well.
Oh, also wanted to mention something about performance. At first, when I dropped this thing in the tank, it was making a slight clicking noise from where the magnet was tapping the side.(I guess from not being perfectly centered. However that noice is completely gone now. Have not heard it in the last 3 days.
On the next rendition, I am 100% possitive I can make this thing perfectly centered in the PVC. I can't wait to show everyone what I have come up with. Should be pretty slick
Wayne
speakeraddict
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This is the best iteration of a DIY stream I have seen yet. Gonna try it with a 1200 this weekend.
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tekknoschtev
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I cant even imagine how much flow a 1200 would get. I'm gonna try making the nozzle attachement for our 600s and see how that goes, and since it is nearly interchangeable, we'll probably invest in some 1200s for our 150, and put it on a wave timer like you mentioned earlier.
The flow out of your 600 is incredible. Our 900 doesnt do it for the 20 long prop tank we've got (wth a skilter 250 and Emperor 400 HOB) so that one will probably get moved to our 40.
The flow out of your 600 is incredible. Our 900 doesnt do it for the 20 long prop tank we've got (wth a skilter 250 and Emperor 400 HOB) so that one will probably get moved to our 40.
speakeraddict
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One question: What are the washers for? I don't see in the pics or the description where they get used.
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That makes sense, thanks.
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miatawnt2b
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If this works so good with a 600, I am wondering if there would be any benefit at all using a 1200. Does teh 1200 turn faster? I am also wondering about the current draw of a 600 and a 1200 with this mod. Is anyone willing to measure the current?
-J
-J
I tried to make one with my 1200 and it doesn't work very well. I don't know if I did something wrong but it is very noisy and seizes a lot. If you don't have enough holes in it will it do this? I pretty much did it the way described here other than a couple different parts but mine sucks. Any suggestions?
BullDZR
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crazyfish said:
You have to get the rod as close to perfectly centered as possible. I did this by feel on this model, however on my next rendition, it will be measured out. Also, you may want to check your propeller size, I will post the exact demintions of mine when I get home. But it sounds like either your magnet was slapping the inner caseing or the prop was slapping the PVC.
Wayne
