rocksmom Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 So I'm either crazy or had it in a different mode when I was setting it up yesterday. After reading what acrab posted and then the manual I went and played with controller some more. It really does look like neither the speed button nor knob does anything in else mode. I guess this goes along with what the manual says: Else: Random Mode One of more pumps can operate at the same time. It is a random mode as the power of pump is changing to a random data all the time without regulation. I read that as meaning you have no control over it, right? But then under the the knob section it says this: Knob: Rotate the knob... to adjust the flow speed in W2 and ELSE mode... Which is contradictory. And wrong from the looks of it. Link to comment
shiftline Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 A few of you mentioned it's dead silent. Was it quiet right of the batt or did it get quieter over a few weeks? I just installed one yesterday and it' has a decently loud hum. Atleast compared to the previous koralia nano Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 A few of you mentioned it's dead silent. Was it quiet right of the batt or did it get quieter over a few weeks? I just installed one yesterday and it' has a decently loud hum. Atleast compared to the previous koralia nano I say return it, my rw8 was dead silent from the beginning Link to comment
specore Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 A few of you mentioned it's dead silent. Was it quiet right of the batt or did it get quieter over a few weeks? I just installed one yesterday and it' has a decently loud hum. Atleast compared to the previous koralia nano Mine is definitely audible at higher speeds, although not enough to bother me. Link to comment
Deleted User 8 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I have two, one is silent and the other makes a little noise when the speed ramps up or down. It is getting less noticeable though. Other than that they seem to be working fine. Buzz Link to comment
Deleted User 8 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Well, one of mine just failed. I noticed the impeller wasn't spinning and the control box was dark. I tracked it down to the pump head itself. Whenever I plug it into either controller it causes the controller to go dark. Odd, because there isn't much to go wrong with the pump head. I disasembled both the control and the head and all seem fine. Amazon is picking it up on Monday. I probably will replace with another, when working they are great and it's only $55. Buzz Link to comment
Mathew18 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I have been looking at getting one for my 10 gallon which is 15x15x10 and I am having trouble figuring out if this would be to much or if I should just go with a korilia 240. The tank has a AC20 on it now and nothing else for flow. Link to comment
Deleted User 8 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I think it might be too much. You would have to be careful where you placed it and you definitely could not run it full power. Else mode would be out. Other than that it would work great, but you will need to watch it or you will slosh water out the tank. Buzz Link to comment
Gamby Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think it might be too much. You would have to be careful where you placed it and you definitely could not run it full power. Else mode would be out. Other than that it would work great, but you will need to watch it or you will slosh water out the tank. Buzz I am looking at either the RW-4 or the WP-10 for my IM Fusion 10 tank. Any idea which would be better. I realy like th RW-4 but am concerned based on the above listed coment. I am also not sure how the size compares. Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I am looking at either the RW-4 or the WP-10 for my IM Fusion 10 tank. Any idea which would be better. I realy like th RW-4 but am concerned based on the above listed coment. I am also not sure how the size compares. It's a lot more controllable and better looking than the wp-10. If you put it in the back of the tank facing the other end (length wise) it should be fine At its lowest setting Link to comment
Gamby Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 It's a lot more controllable and better looking than the wp-10. If you put it in the back of the tank facing the other end (length wise) it should be fine At its lowest setting Do you know how the two compare in size? Link to comment
hypostatic Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I tried the WP-10 in my 15G. WAAAAAAYYY too much flow. Haven't tried the RW-4 Link to comment
Begow Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I tried the WP-10 in my 15G. WAAAAAAYYY too much flow. Haven't tried the RW-4 That's crazy, I use a WP-10 in my 10 gallon and it's perfect. Link to comment
hypostatic Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 oh hmmm maybe it was the wp-25? Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Do you know how the two compare in size? The rw looks a little more like an ecotech pump and the other a tunze. It's basically the same size but the flow is different, less concentrated imo. I'll ask one of my clients but he figured out that one of the waves brings down the power significantly which may be something you're interested in oh hmmm maybe it was the wp-25? I put the biggest one they sell on one of the 8 foot troughs at work and it was too much power, had water all over the wall lol.... These little things are hella strong Link to comment
hypostatic Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 yeah, I hooked it up to a dimmer, which would bring it down to about 50% before it would shut off, but it was still too powerful. Sold it to a guy with a bigger tank Link to comment
BriFran9 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 does the RW 4 have enough flow for a 20 gallon long or should i go with the RW 8? Link to comment
specore Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 RW-4 is plenty does the RW 4 have enough flow for a 20 gallon long or should i go with the RW 8? Link to comment
ajmckay Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm hopeful and watching for a price decrease on the MP10, but if that doesn't happen anytime soon I'm planning to get a single RW-8 for my 40br at some point. Initially I was thinking 2 RW-4's, but the 8 only costs like $13 more than the 4 on Amazon so I'll save the $45 or so... Through my research though it seems that these are great pumps as long as you keep up with the maintenance, and it doesn't hurt if you're comfortable with troubleshooting them and possibly working on them when they blip up. Link to comment
Gamby Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Does anyone know if the RW-4 can be controlled with an Apex Jr? Would I be able to reduce the power with the Apex, more than the included controller, if necessary? Link to comment
frankdr Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes, but you would need to add the VDM module. It would allow you to control 4 devices (lights, pumps etc.) That's what I did with my 2 MP-10s. All the Jabeo wavemakers use the same cable. I have different modes for day and night, and feeding. This was one of the best upgrades I did for my tank (28G). Link to comment
CronicReefer Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just got to say these little RW-4s are pretty amazing for the price you pay ($110 for two). Completely silent as well which is a big plus. I actually like using the C mode (shift to flow mode) and its nice that you can have each pump at different flow speed/timing. I do have to agree with others that else mode was not what I had hoped. Link to comment
12_egg_Omelette Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 RW-4 is way to much for a 12 gallon nano. Just confirmed. Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 So now that these little pumps have been out for a little while now, my one question is which one of the jeabo pumps, rw or wp series is best suited for a standard ten gallon? I've used both wp25 and rw8 in my 75g and they both perform very well in my larger tank but getting back to my roots I need help in deciding which one to go with in a smaller full mixed reef tank. Link to comment
Sancho Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2014/10/jebao-with-apex-controllers.html yep pick this up from fishstreet or ebay Link to comment
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