Update on 6055

[luckyfish]

I know it's been asked many times, many ways but is there an ETA on the 6055s? I've seen the other nanostreams in operation and I've got a 7091 just waiting for the 6055.
Thanks

 

[rvitko]

I should get the first ones next week. It is going to take a while to catch up on preorders but they will start coming in. Pics of the demo I got last week to follow:

 

[rvitko]

As you can see the box is roughly double the size of a 6025 or 6045, the pump and power supply are shown.

The following photo shows the junction block where the power supply and transformer are connected. Notw that while the manual says that all pumps use prop 6025.70, this is not technically correct in the US or with 60Hz applications the 6025 and 6045 uses 6025.70A and the 6055 will use the larger 50Hz prop 6025.70 since the rotation speed is the same independent of input Voltage or Hz.

Here is the power supply- note that speed can be adjusted by setting the voltage between 12-25V

Note that a new part exists in the pump, in addition to the nylon disk there is a small stainless steel disk above it and below the impeller. This prevents wear to the nylon disk in the higher compression and force of the 6055.

 

[jacmyoung]

Thank you for the pics Roger. If I use a Tunze controller with it, I assume the speed be set at 25V?

I assume the fish screen cap and magnets/clamp are also part of the package even though they are not shown in your pics.

What is that little light switch like thing connected next to the little DC plug?

Looks to me the cable is much longer than my 6025, definitely a plus.

Can wait to get my hands on one of these.

And I know you are a busy man so only do this if you get time. Can you give me a quick run down on how the DC pumps work differently than the AC pumps like my 6025? Why is changing the voltage will change the prop speed? What is the maximum wattage the pump will draw? I only know to talk about watts when discussing the AC pumps.

 

[rvitko]

Actually it is 24V, yes you can still use the controller on all voltages.

The screen and holder are included.

I think the thing you are referring to is just a magnet for EMF shielding.

It has a 5m cable just like the 6000 and 6100.

 

[jacmyoung]

Well thank you Roger, you were too quick to respond so let me repost this one:

"And I know you are a busy man so only do this if you get time. Can you give me a quick run down on how the DC pumps work differently than the AC pumps like my 6025? Why is changing the voltage will change the prop speed? What is the maximum wattage the pump will draw? I only know to talk about watts when discussing the AC pumps."

While the controller can work on all voltages, am I right by setting the thing on 24V, it will pump the max flow, and if the voltage is say set at only 18V, the max flow will be less?

 

[DarthBaiter]

droool.....drip....wipe

I can't believe peeps are trying to compare these with the Hydor pumps. I guess they are similar...like Hyundais are similar to Porches.

I preordered mine before Xmas, so hopefully I'll get mine on this shipment.

 

[rvitko]

Yes, the lower you set the voltage the lower the power of the pump, it can pump as little as about 250gph and as much as about 1450gph. I don't really have the knowledge of electronics to explain all the details but an AC pump spins at 60Hz or 50Hz whatever is the mains frequency so 3600 or 3000 rpm. A DC pump sets it's own frequency and that is how speed can be adjusted. The maximum wattage will be just under 20W but it is really all the same, it is the wattage the entire unit pulls which doesn't matter whether it is AC or DC. The pump gets DC current but it is running off 115V AC 60Hz that is stepped down and converted by the power supply.

 

[GSMguy]

how much longer do i have to wait???

 

[jacmyoung]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9692146#post9692146 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DarthBaiter
droool.....drip....wipe

I can't believe peeps are trying to compare these with the Hydor pumps. I guess they are similar...like Hyundais are similar to Porches.

I preordered mine before Xmas, so hopefully I'll get mine on this shipment.

Tell me about it! I got so confused I actually bought a Hydor K4 and modded it myself but after a few days of running I can honestly tell you if the 6025 is sold at $62, the K4 should only worth about $30 max.

Roger thanks for the explanation.

 

[rvitko]

At this time I have been told the first ones should ship later this week but I can only expect 20-30 on the first shipment, and probably about that many every week or so until June or July. At this time much of the changes in production and personel as well as machining should be finished so we can make much more than we do now.

 

[DarthBaiter]

20-30 units or cases?

 

[jameshongth]

Hi Roger,

It's 6055 same size as 6025? I meant just the pump itself not includes accessories .

Thanks.

 

[jacmyoung]

The overall pump dimensions are the same if you look at the Tunze site, but from the picture above the DC motor block is much bulkier than the AC's.

 

[rvitko]

Yes, same size and yes the motor coil is bulkier as there are many electronics.

 

[Nano Chris]

Ooo, I'm getting a pair of these along with the controller ill have to buy one at a time due to the price, but they look much better than the MJ's

 

[Herzberg]

Roger,

How are things looking for the 6055?

Do you know if the units will become available in Europe at the same time as in the US?

 

[lisaFL]

Just double checking ... the 6055 will be contollable by the 7095 Multi Controller, correct?

 

[PJSEA]

The 6055's are controllable with the 7095.
They better be good; I've been waiting since November.

 

[rvitko]

The first ones will arrive in the US this week. I think every country is getting a couple dozen within the next week or two, the people who ordered last fall will probably get there pumps very soon but it will take a while to get caught up on all the backorders.