I think John told me last week took he them off the wavemaker because it was giving the powerhead problems with startup. I don't know of anybody that has had luck with them on a wavemaker for an extended period. I know I wouldn't be able to stand the chatter at start-up while watching TV or trying to sleep. It wasn't so noticeable in the store, though.
Topic: SEIO Pumps
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I think John told me last week took he them off the wavemaker because it was giving the powerhead problems with startup. I don't know of anybody that has had luck with them on a wavemaker for an extended period. I know I wouldn't be able to stand the chatter at start-up while watching TV or trying to sleep. It wasn't so noticeable in the store, though.
PelagicMagic
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I even got them installed w/o the rubber suction cups
Do you think I can hide them w/ a tunze rock?
Do you think I can hide them w/ a tunze rock?
xinumaster
reef addict
I got m1500 and m820 facing each other and controlled by a neptune pro wavemaker that turns on the seios for 10min and then off 10min, then repeat. I have it in this setup for almost 4 months now with out any restarting problem.
nikonosis
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i used a seio 800 and the only problem i had with it was this. If the power went out or you had to unplug it, the damn thing wouldn't start spinning again unless you completely took it up and started it back up while it was plugged in. You def can't run them on any sort of wave device.
mikeatjac
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Steve,
I have 3 1100's and at least one if not two does not restart when I have to turn them off for water changes etc. If it was not for that I would love them. For a better bang see this;
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=717034
More flow, based on a maxjet with a $24.00 modification. Now you can put them on a wave maker with no problems.
Mike
I have 3 1100's and at least one if not two does not restart when I have to turn them off for water changes etc. If it was not for that I would love them. For a better bang see this;
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=717034
More flow, based on a maxjet with a $24.00 modification. Now you can put them on a wave maker with no problems.
Mike
PelagicMagic
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the issue you are all talking about falls under quality control which Is what tamm is known for and not in the good way. Its a hit or miss with them
mecold
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How about these pumps? http://www.globeaqua.com/swrpump.html They look like a tunze turbel. Lots of flow, low wattage, and no heat transfer. Drawback appears to be having the space for them under your canopy.
mikeatjac
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This is a link that shows how I did it. No magnets or suction cups.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=525048&highlight=seio+mount
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=525048&highlight=seio+mount
PelagicMagic
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has anyone read their directions for the pumps?
It says WEEKLY maintenance required. Maybe if you do not keep up on the maintenance you get the start up problem. Just one more thing to keep my busy is all I need
It says WEEKLY maintenance required. Maybe if you do not keep up on the maintenance you get the start up problem. Just one more thing to keep my busy is all I need
GoldStripe
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I bet most pump directions say that Steve. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Maybe whenever you do a water change pop them out and clean them. They are pretty easy to clean. When I went over to Steve's the other day to get that tub I bought an 820 from him.
PelagicMagic
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50/50 water/vinegar run for 30 min should do the trick
PelagicMagic
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50/50 water/vinegar run for 30 min should do the trick
PelagicMagic
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i don't know how it posted twice. Mike thanks for the link thats a great mod I am going to do it tonight
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