Hey Ben. A couple of mag 9s should easily do the trick. I use a mag 24 like
you are talking about. The problem I have had is that I only have one output
for it, so I have to REALLY restrict its output. That is where the problem
comes in. I went through 2 impellers in about a month and a half. Now, I am
not sure exactly why, but I think it is because of the restriction of output
on the pump. I think if you have enough outputs, and dont restrict the
output that the mags should work well for you. Maybe try setting one up and
use it for a while and see what happens with it.
Also as far as number of outputs, you could run 4, but make sure and put
ball valves on each one. That will allow you to control the amount of water
coming from each one, and will give you more flexibility in the system. With
ball valves on each one, you should be able to run 4 quite easily.
I have seen the power strip wavemakers in action. They seem to work well for
the money you pay for them, although you cant go wrong with the Tsunami wave
maker. Those have a feed mode, night mode and you can set the amount of time
that each pump comes on and off. A lot more flexibilty again....
IMO
Shane C.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ben Holt [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 2:29 PM
> To: Theil's reefkeeping
> Subject: wave making
>
> Hi everyone. I am thinking about purchasing a wave maker and a couple of
> pumps to run with it. I have a few questions. First I am think I would
> like to use a couple of self-contained loops with multiple out puts on
> each
> I am leaning towards using 2 mag 9 pumps on each loop. I have 2 questions
> about the pumps. First, does anyone out there know how well these pumps
> will hold up to the start stop of a wave maker? They work great as return
> pumps but I have not heard about anyone using them like this. Second, at
> 950 gallons per hour any ideas on how many 1/2 pvc outputs I could use and
> still have enough flow to create some movement across a 125 gal tank? I
> was
> thinking of using about 3 output per loop if I could get to 4 that would
> even be better. I may try to find a way to fit some attachments if it
> doesn't start to be too much plumbing in my tank.
> My other question is about the wavemaker. What kind of recommendations do
> I
> get from out there? I think that I am leaning towards the Tsunami but I
> would like to know if anyone is using the power strip with the wave making
> function on some of the outlets? I am a little concerned about using this
> because it does not appear to have a soft start feature like the Other
> wave
> makers. Does this feature make that big of a difference?
>
> Thanks
> Ben
>
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