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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    I use redsea reef energy and you should see how the different modes actually effect the flow its pretty amazing since the reef energy is yellow. Ill try to post up a video for everyone to see :)
     
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  2. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    ^^ I love to see that vid!
     
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  3. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    I just got the second MP40. As I mentioned before, its not ES model, the 2nd gen with the white controller.

    But I wasnt 100% sure if I could synchronize the different generation MP40s wirelessly. Turned out, they are compatible. You just cant use the ES mode which old ones dont have. If you set the Nutrient Transfer Mode, the old one goes into constant mode.

    Here is what I did in case someone else is interested:
    -I thought I should upgrade the firmware on the MP40w since it's the 2nd gen model, turned out, I didnt need the upgrade. I follow the instruction put both of them in the firmware upgrade mode, didnt do anything, so Ill keep using them as they are.
    -I did the "Full Driver Memory Clear" on both drivers.
    -I set the MP40w ES as the Master, MP40w as the slave, following the instruction. (you can download the instruction from the EcoTech site if you misplaced them)
    -I couldnt find how to set Sync or Anti-Sync on the instruction, but simply push the "Mode" button on your slave, it would switch around (white and orange indicator). I placed the pumps one on each side, so they should be Anti-Synced, so one is at 80%, the other is at 20%.

    Over all, one MP40 wouldve been fine, but more is better. Its just more efficient, quieter, more random flow etc.
     
    exactlyobp, Jan 12, 2012
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  4. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Which modes would you like to see ^^ and ill test both pumps out
     
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  5. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Id like a vid of Short Pulse Mode! Gotta love the standing wave!!
     
    exactlyobp, Jan 12, 2012
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Glad you got them working together! Sweet!!
     
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  7. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Thanks Kacy! and yes it's saweeeet! LOL
     
    exactlyobp, Jan 12, 2012
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  8. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    I run dual MP40s on Reef crest Antisync. I always try to leave Reef Crest mode but always end up coming back to it.
     
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  9. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Yeah, thats what I set to right now as well. ReefCrest, Anti-Sync seems really popular around here :)
     
    exactlyobp, Jan 12, 2012
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  10. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    If someone has two, both are wireless, and they aren't running anti sync, they are nuts or they are running a tank that doesn't allow for the units to be placed on opposite sides.

    To me, that's where the vortech shines. Two powerful pumps working the water in harmony.
     
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