hydor smartwave controller

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by nanomania, Feb 26, 2012.

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  1. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    Hi guys, i just buyin a hydor koralia smartwave. my que. is that will any other pump work with smartwave or only koralias will work with it? i have a tunze and also some chineese wamakers. if its simply on-off than wiil they work with it too? (buyin for my fish only tank.)
     
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  3. Sacul1573

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    Any 120v ac pump will work with it, although some pumps work better than others for continual startup and stopping.
     
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  4. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    can you attach a plug bar with many plugs on each side and attach 3-4 pumps on each side?
     
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    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    anyone? pics needed too...
     
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    Yes you can attach a plug bar.
     
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    Plug bar is a good idea actually. But seriously, some powerheads are not meant to be used on wavemakers.

    +1 Sacul1573.

    nanomania: you will want to purchase powerheads that are meant to be used with wavemakers. They do not make a scary loud noise when they start up each time. So what you are saying will work but just try to add powerheads that are specifically meant for a wavemaker to prevent that nasty start-up sound each 10-20secs or w/e
     
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  9. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    well i have chineese pumps but they dont make sounds when they start. will they work? boyu and sobo
     
  10. Sacul1573

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    Yeah, a good test is to plug and unplug the pump a few times, simulating the smart wave. If you don't hear any sounds, the pump is good to go.

    I'm actually selling one over in the For Sale forum. Pm me if interested.
     
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    anyone`s got photo or video using it with multiple pumps??
     
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