DIY Wavebox! (With modded MJ)

Just Curious. Tell me if this is a good idea.

Since i already own a 6100, i was thinking of buying the empty box, controller, and one magnet to make my own wavebox. I mean i would still save a good chunk of money.

The question is how would the 6100 work in comparison to the 6200 that comes with the wavebox? The biggest expense is the pump, but if we already have the pumps, wouldn't it be good to just buy the parts and make our own. Sort of like upgrading.

Let me know what you guys think, i might be ordering the parts but only if it sounds reasonable.

Thanks.
 
If you were to put in a Solid State Relay, SSR to switch the AC to
the MJ and have your Controller switch the DC to the SSR then the MJ will last a lot longer. SSR´s are zero switching devices, meaning they will only turn on when the AC voltage goes through zero. That way the MJ will not be subjected to a high current surge.

Gisli
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9119910#post9119910 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Blindmelonbob
Is that a blue candycane at the end of your first vid? If so, killer! Nice diy, too!
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Yeah it has a weird pinkish blue color to it. I haven't had any time to deal with this lately, but hope to soon. The Resun pump looks pretty cool, I wonder how big it is? It seems a little large. It claims to push 15,000 Litres per hour which is 3,962 GPH...Pretty impressive.
 
What about trying to merge two surge ideas. Basically use some kind of RCSD and a wavebox idea. Here's my idea. No water moving pumps needed. Basically a wavestyle box that only has a water open and an air input. Use a some kind of blower or high volume air moving device to push water out of the box then shut the air soucre off and water would surge back into the box.
 
Someone should look into using the new Resun Waver for these waveboxes. It seems like it would be the best low cost option on hand, seeing as how it is DC, costs $100, and can deliver high flow. The only real hurdle would be making a new controller for it. I would try it myself, but I'm not very skilled with electrical projects (such as designing a new controller for the waver).
 
i noticed from the vidieo that there is air in the box. is this necessary? if so did u just time the pumps' on and off cycle so it stays ahead of the water going back into the box?
 
Would a design like this work if the orientation of the box is horizontal versus vertical while still retaining the same amount of water displacement? This is in regards of keeping the box more in the middle area of the tank and away from nearby corals. Just thinking out loud.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9138345#post9138345 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pperez
Would a design like this work if the orientation of the box is horizontal versus vertical while still retaining the same amount of water displacement? This is in regards of keeping the box more in the middle area of the tank and away from nearby corals. Just thinking out loud.
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I don't think that is possible. If you are driving water out of the box ... the box must be able to draw in air.

The box is typically 'open top' so that when water is pushed out ... the water level drops. If the box was sealed ... the pump could not drive the water out.

I'm sure a horizontal box could be done, but it would need a vent for air to come in and out as the water comes in and out.
 
The box would not be sealed. It would basically be the same style except it would run horizontal. So the air will still be displaced as usual. I am just thinking of keeping it higher up and not at the bottom where space is limited.

Either way i plan on getting the controller just to try it out and see what happens.
 
Ahhhhh I see what you mean now. It might work, but for a more rapid back flow of water, I bet it would be better to use a vertical standing box.

Deeper the box ... higher pressure = quicker back flow of the water.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9143229#post9143229 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pperez
The box would not be sealed. It would basically be the same style except it would run horizontal. So the air will still be displaced as usual. I am just thinking of keeping it higher up and not at the bottom where space is limited.

Either way i plan on getting the controller just to try it out and see what happens.
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If the box is up high and it is longer horixontally, it wouldn't be nearly as effective. You won't have the back pressure needed for the water to rush back in as forcefully that way.
 
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