Red Sea Wavemaker

[Harpo1966]

Can a red Sea wavemaker be used to control two Tunze nano stream 6045?

Thanks

 

[rvitko]

No, it will damage the pumps and they will start to run backwards or not at all. They should not be switched more often than once every 15 minutes.

 

[Harpo1966]

Nano stream 6045

Nano stream 6045

Is there anything on the market that could turn them on & off within the 15 min time frame.

Thanks

Harpo

 

[rvitko]

A timer.

 

[humuhumupukapuka]

Would it be bad to run a 6105 on one this or the wavestrip?

 

[rvitko]

It is far from ideal, while it would work, I would regard it as a short term solution, it is hard on the pump and not really to be recommended. If this was for a week or two while a new controller was coming in that is made for controllable DC pumps that is about the only scenario I would do this under. The switching time is rapid and the cycling is harsh and especially hard on the power supplies.

 

[rvitko]

Also, that is assuming you meant 6105 and not 6015, 6015 absolutely will be destroyed on a wavemaker and it voids the warranty.

 

[humuhumupukapuka]

Thanks roger. Will wait for a tunze controller or Digital Aquatics APC.