Tooo much flow from new Hydors

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by lillys Grandad, Feb 13, 2012.

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  1. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    i think the koralia 1050 has all the parts that came with it, but i could dbl check.. what am i looking for and where? lol

    no they are no the evolutions, that's the ticket i think, is having the evo's versus not.
     
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  3. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    yup...evos are better for wavemakers...soft start? ..something like that...the other hydors and other makes have that hard start "slapping" noise...no bueno. :)
    ..if you dont have the evo...then never mind about the rubber bumber.. ; / ; )
     
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    You can try a very small piece of air line tubing on the shaft in front of the propeller. When the pump kicks on, the propeller slides forward and hits the soft airline tubing instead of the hard plastic housing. Many have tried this and it does quiet it down a bit. Give it a try and see if that helps. Also try googling it to see if you can find the info on it (and possibly video of it on youtube).
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I'm very happy for you LG! I know how it feels to get that 1 thing working the way ya want it :) Looking forward to your video!
     
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  6. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    on the air line hose ++..my trick was a cocktail stir stick....seemed I always had one handy when I was dosing my Vodka..opps, that's just me.... TMI.. ;D LOL..true though..just a little thang to keep it from sling'n..but the Evos are a nice upgrade for me..Wavemaker and 4 new Evos just a little above 200.00..I'm good.8)
    BTW !! 18 min left on the utube download...out of 300plus..wth..only 800 megs...oh well..soon.;D
     
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    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Here it is..finally !!
    red sea wavemaster review - YouTube
     
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  10. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    would placing a small filter sponge cut out comprise the motor? i feel like this would work great - it'd stop the noise and slow down some flow, which for me is a good thing because the 1050 is a beast in my 29g biocube but it makes such sexy flow
     
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    nice work LG!
     
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  12. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Give it a try...then share it ...that's what is great about DIY !!;D