Multicontroller (7096.000) and wavebox

[Reefski's]

can i use this controller for a wavebox? i have four Tunze contollable pumps.

i want to build a wavebox in my tank when i redo it in the next few weeks.

my tank is 700 gallons 8x4x3

how to best utiize my Tenze controller and pumps?


Carl

 

[rvitko]

Yes, to run four pumps in wavebox mode though you will need one 7092.340 branch adapter. All four pumps will then connect to the output of the last two sockets, in wavebox mode and you can set the wave timing, you will likely want to set it in inverse so 2 or on one side and 2 are on the other and the timing is opposite.

 

[Reefski's]

Roger- are you saying i don't need a wavebox at all, just the additional hardware?

 

[rvitko]

My understanding was you were going to make built in waveboxes, you will need to build boxes and these pumps will have to be at least equal to a 6200, 6201 or 6205 and at least 3 used to provide a wave in a tank of that size.

 

[Reefski's]

thanks for the clarification. yes, i will make a box in the tank. can you give me some guidance as to where to put the holes, vertical, horizontal, square i want to use 3 of the 4 feet with 6" at each end exposed.

Carl

 

[rvitko]

I would center the holes about 9.5" from the top of the box and make the boxes roughly 5" square, you can have an empty space in the middle but the volume is important to the function and displacement, each pump should have a box that holds 1-1.5 gallons. The top has to be above the water surface so the box can fill with air when the pump runs

 

[Reefski's]

why does the box have to be above water level? tank is viewable on three sides, the two long sides and one short side. the only place to put them is on the overflow end.

each pump needs its own box?

the main overflow is on the left side just out of the picture.

thank you

 

[shawnz28]

The wavebox top has to be exposed to air so when the pumps are on it will drain the box and then when off it will fill. The box "amplifies" the pump by using displacement and if submerged will have no effect.

 

[Reefski's]

i get it

could i have two pumps in one box? there is a space in the corners where there is no overflow and also in the middle.

however there is the 6" wide crossbracing around the whole tank. if the top of the box is above the water level the crossbracing will block access to the top of the box. maybe this will not work for me.

 

[rvitko]

You could have two pumps in one box of double the size but it sounds like a built in wavebox may not be the best solution, you could run this tank with a 6215 and 6215.500 and these include magnet holders so the box could be moved out for service and the new pumps are substantially stronger than the old ones so less are required. Even then, you have to keep in mind the wave will be at least 1" high and it sounds like you may not have room for a wave of any real size, less than a 3/4" wave is not really worthwhile.

 

[Reefski's]

i have two 6305's, one 6205, and one 61xx, i can't remember the model but it is a controllable one.

the teeth in my overflows are 3". i designed it for a surge system which was great but i am trying to get more bank for my electrical buck.

 

[rvitko]

The 6215 uses a pump with the equivalent force of the 6305. I think the key will be to build boxes that are removable, otherwise you won't be able to get the pumps out, you could also buy the 6215.100 box and the lid and sponge and orings needed to install the 6305, you will also need the newer drive unit to eliminate the clicking from the rapid ccycling off and on.