Wavebox mounting

[user48953]

I'm thinking about picking up a Wavebox and need to know if the standard mounts (or magnets) have to be mounted to the backside of the unit (oppsite side of outlet).. or can it be mounted on one of the sides??

basically, my overflow is centered on one of the sides and i want to mount the wavebox in the 6" gap between the overflow and front wall.. the mounting hardware would be attached to the side wall of the overflow..

btw, my tank measures 62"x24.5"x24" and is a 3/4" acrylic with eurobracing.. the overflow is 1/2" thickness.. it has a Dart'ed OM 4-way with the oulets at the corners; that's why i need to be able to mount the wavebox on its side.

also, how thick is the 'outside' magnet and can it be submerged? it will be in the overflow next to the durso.

 

[rvitko]

Both sides of the magnet are identical and waterproofed their is no inside or outside. They are about 5/8" thick. The wavebox only attaches at the back. Be aware that your configuration will likely make it noisy, end overflows shorten the wave and result in noise.

 

[user48953]

Are you saying that the wavebox will make the overflow noisy because it is next/close to the overflow (what would happen if it was moved to the other end?), OR b/c the overflow is on one side of the tank?

Can could you clarify what type of extra noise? the videos i've seen so far all show the waterline moving up and down on the overflow teeth.

 

[rvitko]

With end overflows the box gets no water and then a splash enters when the wave comes back, their will be a fair amount of splashing noise. A durso will help as will a low flow rate through the overflow.

 

[user48953]

So basically, the overflow will run dry during the low wave.. then as the wave comes back, it fills the overflow thus making the splashing sound, right?

how or what would you recommend for the setup? i really like the tennis affect the wavebox makes and want to include it to the list of random current i already have now.

 

[rvitko]

Depending on your flow rate the wavebox and a couple mag holders may be all you need. Your synopsis is correct but as I also said, if you have a very high flow rate through the sump you may have a bigger problem of running out of water.

 

[user48953]

I have an iwaki 30rlxt as the return pump and estimate my return flow is between 600-700 gph.. on average the waterline is about 5/8" on the overflow teeth.. the overflow is 10"x6"..

i'm assuming the wavebox controller will allow me to dial up/down the wave so the low wave doesn't dry out my overflow.. do you think the wavebox is a bad idea in my case?

also, IF for some reason it doesn't work too well (etc.), would it be possible for me to pull the pump from the wavebox and use it (along with the magnets) as a standalone 6200?

 

[rvitko]

You would have to either A dowsize the prop or B upsize the transformer to use it as a constant running pump. It will burn up if you don't. For all practical purposes it is a 6200 with a 6100 transformer and in continuous duty it would overdraw the transformer.

Their is one working waveform, you turn the dial until you get a wave, otherwise nothing at all happens. To adjust height you have to turn the screw on the driver but this has definite limits.

If you can live with the noise it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[user48953]

Does continuous duty mean running it at full flow; i.e. no pulse affect? sorry for the dump questions, this is my first attempt with Tunze pumps..

if i didn't upgrade transformer and just pulled the pump from the wavebox, what type of flow pattern would the pump produce?

How would one go about purchasing just the 6200 transformer alone? and how much would it cost?

 

[rvitko]

If you just pulled the pump from the wavebox and tried to use it as a powerhead it would burn up. It is designed for use in the wavebox, in that app. it is on for brief periods of time and never really takes more than 60w and then only for breif periods. 60w is the limit of the transformer, a normal 6200, that would get to full speed needs 60w at all times and frequently may take a bit more if dirty. The transformer costs about $110. It is far cheaper to downsize the prop so you have a 6100 and that costs about $15.