Dual wavebox question

[baldgeek]

I just got another wavebox for my 7 ft tank. All I can say is wow! I got them to well tuned and had to shut one off as I was about to spill over on one side. My question is this: The "old" wavebox has the silver driver attached which has a dial to turn it down a bit. The new one is a newer style that does not, I guess the driver is now built in. So, is there a way to dial that one down as well? Sorry, I bought this used and there was no manual.

Also, the older one had a little mesh-like screen to keep the little guys out but it basically disintegrated. Is there a part number for that so I can replace it? I have a little blenny that would get inside my Vortech and I would hate to see him get chewed up.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[baldgeek]

OK, duh, I get it. Freq is set on the controller and output is adjusted via the little white nob.

 

[baldgeek]

And to answer the second dumb question, it's 6212.200 "protective grating."

 

[Jar*Head]

Mark, you can turn down the flow by change the freq on your controller or there is a small white knob on your new pump box that is use to connect into the controller. Just turn that knob counter clockwise and it will reduce the strength.

 

[baldgeek]

Thanks JH. About 10 mins after I posted that, I worked it out. I was confused at first because the second box is not an extension, but a complete setup and I was thinking about the second controller which obviously isn't connected. I played with the power a bit on each and re-tuned it and it is just sweet. I was concerned at first about giving up the real estate, but it is so worth it!

 

[Rouselb]

why did you decide to use two waveboxs instead of the extension?

 

[Jar*Head]

I hope you didn't use two separate controller

 

[Rouselb]

if you dont have the same controller running both wouldnt they cancel each other out??

 

[Jar*Head]

I am not sure if they will cancel each other out but i know for sure they won't pulse at the same time...

 

[baldgeek]

I only got a second full Wavebox because a local club member sold one for cheap.

I am not using separate controllers, just the one. Even though I had to dial them down a bit, the motion is just awesome. I actually thought I would be bothered by 2 boxes being the tank (real estate), but it really doesn't bother me at all. When I almost overflowed the side of the tank, I felt...giddy!

I got them tuned, turned down the juice on each one a bit, and life is good.

 

[Rouselb]

man, your killing me. Now im going to want another one! I just pulled out my vortech, and gave it away as charity. hah. I threw in a 6201 in place of it. Tunze is the only way to go. Right now i have (2) 6100, (1) 6201, (1) 6212. But i would love to throw in another wavebox, i dont know if my tank can handle all of this fun! Theres alot of stress on that all glass tank!

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12302064#post12302064 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by baldgeek
I only got a second full Wavebox because a local club member sold one for cheap.

I am not using separate controllers, just the one. Even though I had to dial them down a bit, the motion is just awesome. I actually thought I would be bothered by 2 boxes being the tank (real estate), but it really doesn't bother me at all. When I almost overflowed the side of the tank, I felt...giddy!

I got them tuned, turned down the juice on each one a bit, and life is good.

You don't need to turn down the pump. Just turn the freq down a little and you'll be fine....

 

[baldgeek]

Rouselb-I had been jonesing for a second one for a long time because of the length of the tank and when this came up, I was all over it. Agreed, Tunze is the sh*t. I resisted for a long time, but it IS futile. I have 2 6100s as well and just can't see going any other way. The

JH, I will try this tonight for sure. Gives me a good reason to tinker with it some more. And I sure hate doing that! <cheeky grin>