Powerheads

marinelife · 06-12-2001, 10:50 PM

I just got a Wavemaster Pro for my 180. My question is how should I place the powerheads. I have 4 Maxi-jet 1200s connected to the wavemaster. I also have the two returns (one in each corner) and two other power heads. They are about a foot from the ends fracing forward. Now for the 4 new ones, Right now I have two in each corner facing in and the other two are under each brace, which is about 24 inches in. These powerheads are facing in. now I guess my question is should the two on the inside be moved to the middle and faced out. Also just wanted to say that this is a great unit.... Any help would be great, thanks

FishTechie · 06-12-2001, 11:59 PM

you'll end up playing with it till you get a good spot, what i did with my 180, was go to home depot and got an outdoor 2 into 1 plug extension, then i plugged two power heads into one end and the other end into slot ONE of the wavemaker, this way when slot one kicks one, two Maxijet 1200's kick on at the same time, giving a better surge effect, then two three and four have single pumps on them....hth

RobG · 06-13-2001, 10:47 AM

Great idea, FishTechie! I hadn't thought of putting 2 powerheads plugged into one spot on the Wavemaster. I'll be buying a splitter on my way home today.

I assume this won't cause any problems overloading the circuit in the wavemaster?

FishTechie · 06-13-2001, 05:37 PM

if i remember correctly the wavemaster is rated for pumps much larger than an mj 1200. mine has been running this way for almost a yr with no problem....hth

SCETT316 · 06-13-2001, 06:48 PM

The wavemaster is suitable for up to 720w. I also have 4 MaxiJets hooked up to mine. They won't come close to overloading it. I think from what I can remember each MJ is around 20w maybe less.
HTH
Susan

06-12-2001, 10:50 PM	#1
marinelife Citizen Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Union, Ohio USA Posts: 223	Powerheads I just got a Wavemaster Pro for my 180. My question is how should I place the powerheads. I have 4 Maxi-jet 1200s connected to the wavemaster. I also have the two returns (one in each corner) and two other power heads. They are about a foot from the ends fracing forward. Now for the 4 new ones, Right now I have two in each corner facing in and the other two are under each brace, which is about 24 inches in. These powerheads are facing in. now I guess my question is should the two on the inside be moved to the middle and faced out. Also just wanted to say that this is a great unit.... Any help would be great, thanks __________________ Check out my reef tank at www.marinelifeweb.com Marine Aquarium Society of Ohio www.masohio.com

06-12-2001, 11:59 PM	#2
FishTechie Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 1,199	you'll end up playing with it till you get a good spot, what i did with my 180, was go to home depot and got an outdoor 2 into 1 plug extension, then i plugged two power heads into one end and the other end into slot ONE of the wavemaker, this way when slot one kicks one, two Maxijet 1200's kick on at the same time, giving a better surge effect, then two three and four have single pumps on them....hth __________________ I miss my tank

06-13-2001, 05:37 PM	#4
FishTechie Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 1,199	if i remember correctly the wavemaster is rated for pumps much larger than an mj 1200. mine has been running this way for almost a yr with no problem....hth __________________ I miss my tank

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06-13-2001, 10:47 AM	#3
RobG Council Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 288	Great idea, FishTechie! I hadn't thought of putting 2 powerheads plugged into one spot on the Wavemaster. I'll be buying a splitter on my way home today. I assume this won't cause any problems overloading the circuit in the wavemaster?

06-13-2001, 06:48 PM	#5
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	The wavemaster is suitable for up to 720w. I also have 4 MaxiJets hooked up to mine. They won't come close to overloading it. I think from what I can remember each MJ is around 20w maybe less. HTH Susan

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