Mounting the stream IN an overflow?

[johnrags1234]

Firstly, I just got my stream and love it! It is much larger than I had anticipated though I have an oceanic RR tank with an internal overflow, and was wondering why I couldnt mount it IN the overflow box? I could use the appropriate size hole saw, and mount it nicely. Also, I would add a second hole (same size) right above or below it.


Any reason this couldnt be done?

John

P.S- Sorry to bother you while you are in Germany!

 

[rvitko]

If you do this you could compromise the entire safety priciple of the overflow box and a leak in the plumbing could be catastrophic- being realistic, the pump is no larger than two maxi Jet 1200 and it replaces at least 6 units! I would learn to live with it or consider the solution of a ceramic rock we will market to hide the pump. I will show the solution when i return, I just tested it today. To me, compromising the integrity of the overflow and possibly the pump and destroying at least $300 worth of equipment if it should fail does not justify a minor cosmetic gripe which is unsubstantiated when looked at in comparison to what the pump replaces.

 

[johnrags1234]

thats a good enough answer for me!

Seriously though, I didnt even realize what would happen if the return pump died. That would be terrible! All the water above the second drilled hole would be flooding my living room

Ill have to look into maybe hiding it in liverock or something.


Thanks for the quick reply. Your customer service is really amazing! Ill have to

 

[rvitko]

John,

I will show you a new toy when I get back. It was my idea and I am honored that it was made, a year later I get to play with my invention. It is a hand made piece of ceramic- designed to look like a piece of live rock, about the size of fiji show piece. It has a special coupling which holds the Stream pump and you simply integrate it in your rock work and the pump is nearly invisible after coralline and polyps overgrow the rock. The downside is we calculated the price yesterday and it is going to be about $67. realistically it is about the size of a 10lb rock so it isn't too bad. Though we are trying to shave off some of the hand labor in inserting the fittings and cutting them, it is unlikely the price will be cut by much though. I will show the pictures and hopefully get to bring one home.

Maybe you can help me. I will be in France all weekend visiting a zoo and some public aquaria as well the Tunze France offices. I may not be able to get here so easily this weekend to check in. Just please let people know why I can't answer.

 

[mracroman]

the rock idea sounds great, but another downside might be if the stream has a problem, and needing to brak down the rockwork. But it definately sounds promising

 

[rvitko]

You mount it as the top rock for this reason, you will see.

 

[johnrags1234]

I know many people do know about your leave, but Ill remind anyone ho doesnt!

John

 

[Mexican Hermit]

Roger,

I would love see that rock....

 

[rvitko]

I will post the rock picture when I get back. It is made of ceramic, I would say it is 16" long, 8" high and 12" wide. It has a coupler in it that holds the tunze Stream pump.

 

[Mexican Hermit]

Roger,

Is it possible to hook up two 6060's to a multicontroler? Or one to a single controler?

 

[rvitko]

Nope. These are two different animals. The 6060 and 6080 are just plain old powerheads. They work on 60HZ. They plug into the wall and run continuously. The 6000 and 6100 include a computer that generates a Hz pattern to control speed. Without this the control of speed and the pumps in general is not possible.