DIY Wavemakers or Timers?

[FraggledRock]

So I am interested in having my pumps set on intervals for wave making.

I have two hydor pumps. a 600 gph and a 300 gph facing eachother.

I am starting to get annoyed at the constant straight flow (i think my SPS isnt liking it anymore either)..

I contemplated the hydor 360 degree gear driven wave maker plastic tip but i feel i would lose some flow where i want it most, straight out

I know I could easily go and grab the hydor smart wave, but being as I am a tinkerer I was contemplating a DIY.

i found a few builds but wasn't 100% sure on them

example:
http://www.orlandoreefs.com/index.php?/topic/1618-diy-wavemaker-pump-controller/

it seems i still need a basic analog timer (why wouldn't he just use two?) unless I am missing something with the relays in the electric outlet box.

i also found this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-...-Power-Strip-49811/203678165#customer_reviews

but I cant find out if I can setup interval timing or just one time on one time off per 24 hour period.

Anyone have any ideas on a DIY wave-maker?

 

[mcgyvr]

hydors should not be cycled on/off.
The sound of them starting is absolutely annoying and can cause them to be damaged.

If you want a wavemaker.. buy a wavemaker. The motors are different and intended for cycling/ramping. Standard hydors are not.

 

[FraggledRock]

The 600 and 300 are not compatible with the smart wave?

 

[FraggledRock]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...=pla&catargetid=530005150000121383&cadevice=m

"Smart-wave works with Koralia circulation pumps and most aquarium pumps available on the market "

 

[FraggledRock]

Are you just bias based on the noise?

 

[saveafish]

If you want cheap get a few maxi-jets and a light chaser (DJ light chaser)

 

[mcgyvr]

Are you just bias based on the noise?

Yes mostly based on the noise.. anyone that can accept that either lives in a construction zone or is mentally unstable.

Not to mention the problems with the rubber bumper shearing off from the extra abuse.

And wavemakers are cheap now.. You can pick up a Jebao RW for less than the smart wave and have a "wavemaker" with more than just on/off

 

[FraggledRock]

Yes mostly based on the noise.. anyone that can accept that either lives in a construction zone or is mentally unstable.

Not to mention the problems with the rubber bumper shearing off from the extra abuse.

And wavemakers are cheap now.. You can pick up a Jebao RW for less than the smart wave and have a "wavemaker" with more than just on/off

I wouldnt say im 100% unstable but i csn handle a bit of noise lol thers been cobstruction at my job non stop the past year. A slight tick isnt going to causeme to flip tables lolol

Links to the jebae?

 

[mcgyvr]

I wouldnt say im 100% unstable but i csn handle a bit of noise lol thers been cobstruction at my job non stop the past year. A slight tick isnt going to causeme to flip tables lolol

Links to the jebae?

Its more than a "slight tick"... Its annoying metallic rattle of sorts.. Just go plug in/out your hydor many times and you will hear it.

And google "jebao RW"