New wavemaker- awesome!!!

[reef150]

This seems similar in concept to a DYI "wavemaker" that I remember seeing on someone's web site... it was sort of a 2-way version of this.

It consisted of a shaft with holes bored at opposite angles, allowing for the redirection to one of two outputs. It was driven by rotating the shaft with a motor as opposed to turning a disc as in this design...

does anyone remember seeing that and know the link to the web site.

 

[RandyO]

Oh,
And he's working on a video right now. Should be out soon.

The units can ship as early as 1 week for the 8 way's, and 2 weeks for the 4 ways.

 

[120bamaguy]

Randy,
What kind of power is needed for the motor. I would think it would be DC.

 

[Rueg]

Any idea what this exactly is 'the soon to be available night mode sequence will enable you to stop the main drive to exit a particular outlet port, this is ideally sent to a spray bar to dissipate lighter flows for the evening hours, also a good position to stop on during feeding.'? Sounds like manual intervention is required to do this? Not a photo eye of some type like others use or a button?

 

[thedogofwar]

This seems similar in concept to a DYI "wavemaker" that I remember seeing on someone's web site... it was sort of a 2-way version of this.

It consisted of a shaft with holes bored at opposite angles, allowing for the redirection to one of two outputs. It was driven by rotating the shaft with a motor as opposed to turning a disc as in this design...

does anyone remember seeing that and know the link to the web site.

this one right?

http://avdil.gtri.gatech.edu/RCM/RCM/Aquarium/CirculationSystem.html

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Someone get one quick and test it out!
I'm designing my 190 set up and will be starting the wall construction next weekend. I want to keep all of the powerheads out of the tank. I think this would be great and even cheapier than running several SCWD's. I'm defenetaly taging along on this one.
I do remember seeing some drawings on here somewhere about the design that Reef150 is talking about. Just don't know where it was. Anybody remember? I do remember that it was a tube design.

 

[mikefish]

Damn, those designs are so well refined compared to the diy versions that have been around for years! I want one just to be able to hold it in my hand!

Actually, the "Revolutions" thing is the revelation there. That's a completely new concept as far as I know. I'm assuming that it works like a retractable ballpoint pen. This guy is brilliant. Still, I'm not sure that I'd really have a use for something that rotates 360 degrees - it'd really have to be in the center of the tank, no?
Mike

 

[Lostmind]

adjustable rotation would be best. 180, 90, etc.

 

[greg65]

Chris................sign me up!!!!!!
This looks Bi*chin cool.

When I get back from vacation Im jumpin on this!

-Greg-

 

[mhurley]

Here's what I like the best:

"we will not not stop here but continue to improve, already plans are in the testing phase for an update, all updates will be exchange modules with credits being issued for components exchanged"

Mike

 

[looser]

Anyone interested in buying a slightly used Tunze Stream

Although I wonder how this unit will stand up to calcium buildup. Sounds like some moving parts that might get stuck?

 

[mikefish]

Any word on the lead time for these puppies? I'm wondering if they are made to order.

It's hard for me to resist picking up the phone right now and placing an order - I've been so good this month staying within budget!

Mike

 

[Puffer Daddy]

Wow..(part tag.) I imagine one could block off a port or two in the eight port modle and have four corners alone with a couple behind the rocks?...hmm...I didnt see anything about pressure, does anyone have any numbers on what pressure these can handle?...oh boy, this will be interesting to watch. Who are the guineas?...lol.

 

[Lostmind]

from the looks of it, pressure wont be a problem.

 

[Typhon]

I am interested to see how this baby works..

For the smaller unit (4-way). Where is the inlet?? Is there 3 outlets and one inlet??

 

[MATTT]

looser,

You got pm.

mattt.

 

[reefsociety101]

sounds promising, definately want to see it in action.

 

[dwall174]

Wow..(part tag.) I imagine one could block off a port or two in the eight port modle and have four corners alone with a couple behind the rocks?

It looks as if they have allready thought of that!

for those wishing to have only 4 returns to the tank, with larger outlets ( we internally connect 1&2 3&4 5&6 7&8 or combinations of above),

 

[MarkS]

For the smaller unit (4-way). Where is the inlet?? Is there 3 outlets and one inlet??

The inlet is on the bottom and the four outlets are around the side.

 

[MadTownMax]

Is there more to this unit? It looks awkward to mount - with the screw holes around the perimiter it looks like you mount it with the hole for the inlet facing whatever you mount it too....