How to make the flow broader?

[150er]

Hi,
I got New Tunze 6105, and the flow is directional. Is there a way to make the flow broader? thanks.

 

[rvitko]

By pulsing the pump with a controller, fast and slow flow will collide and create a broader pulsed flow, you could change the outlet to a 6205.130, this will make the flow wider and shorter. I am not sure why the flow having a defined direction is a bad thing, typically that is the goal of a powerhead, to create a directional current. It should be sufficiently broad and without high pressure shearing forces as is. In most reef zones the flow would have at least as much force and direction.

 

[150er]

thanks Roger. I just look that the directional flow and thought if it is broader will be perfect. I am not saying the directional is bad. What is 6205.130 ? wider and shorter is what I am targeting for, cause my tank is short.

 

[shawnz28]

It is the front housing off the 6205 pump. It has a larger output on it

http://www.tunze.com/details.html?&L=1&C=US&user_tunzeprod_pi1[prodid]=6205.130

 

[rvitko]

The stock propeller housing at 18V has a flow pattern of about 7ft by 2ft. The 6205.130 will change that to about 4-5ft by 3ft.

 

[150er]

Thanks Shawn, wow other $50 for the cover.
Roger, mine is running 24V one, no 18V. The corals 6 inches below don't seen to have movement until I set mine in pulse mode like Roger said about flow collision.
Thanks for the help.

 

[rvitko]

A new 6105 should have an 18V jumper, there should have been a bag in the box the power supply came in of various jumpers, 24V will generally result in a lot of noise and could damage the pump long term, it is overdriving the pump. Older 6105's had a smaller prop and did use 24V, did you buy this pump new or used?