New wavemaker- awesome!!!

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These obviously cut down a pump's flow rate by a fair percentage (w/ all the angles, etc) but, what amount? Has it been tested?
 
mikeo1210 said:
These obviously cut down a pump's flow rate by a fair percentage (w/ all the angles, etc) but, what amount? Has it been tested?
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I figure it is no worse than a 90. For either unit only.
 
AcroSteve said:
I figure it is no worse than a 90. For either unit only.
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A 90 plus you're going to use at least one more 90 and/or a 45. That can add up. It'd be nice to get an idea when planning your pump.
 
Mike1210,
The unit itself is basically a single 90 elbow that rotates through 360 degrees. However many other 90 degree elbows you add on is up to you. So you should be able to calculate head loss etc fairly easily using the RC calculator.
Nick
 
well everyone i just received my 4 way HD unit two days ago,i must say it looks good and i can't wait to install the unit. i also got two 3/4" 180 revolutions. i will post pics asap.

thanks paul for the info and the prompt response and delivery.
 
doody - he is testing a nano version!!!!

mikeo1210 - calculate it on the RC head calculator. this is pretty much the BEST unit for flow. 2" inlet and 1" or 1.5" outlets. you tell me what wavemaker has that BIG of size so no flow is restricted.

Lunchbucket
 
hey guys, what is the best pump to run the 4way unit? I'm currently running a Iwaki MD 30Rxlt 900GPH @4' connected to a SCWD plus 2, 1200 maxi-jets and I would like to replace them and the SCWD with this awesome unit . is the iwaki enough? or should I go bigger?
Thanks
 
i just received the 4 way and will be plumbing it to a blueline 30 HDX which should give me about 1000 at 3ft.try it if it doesn't give you the flow you want then try to get a bigger pump and hold it back some.
 
Im using a mag 12. I must say I now have excellant flow. I did add 2 maxijet 450 in each corner so as the unit rotates I still have some flow in that area
 
There really is no "Best Pump". It all depends on your tank's needs and your desires.

I am not sure, but these will handle 1 gph to over 5,000 gph.
 
Anyone else with a 4-way recieve a FREE improvement package? I got one yesterday. It came with new screws which use an allen wrench rather than a socket. Also came with the allen wrench and a vinyl disk. The vinyl disk is for an added vapor barrier. A BIG THUMBS UP to Paul.
 
The vapor barrier protects the electronics that are in there from moisture. I have also noticed a small hole drilled where the cord is on the newer models. does yours have this.
 
i got mine yesterday also

anyone put thiers in??

i thought there were only TWO screws...i got like 6.

HUGE thumbs up Paul. just little things like this make a BIG difference IMO

Lunchbucket
 
David P,
Any new pics showing your plumbing and aquascaping? I am thinking of doing mine like yours; from under the tank.

herbert4
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