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bunkerboy
04/02/2007, 10:40 AM
Do wireless power heads exist? Bunker
andrewr
04/02/2007, 10:42 AM
Havent seen any, they need a decent power source so I think it would be hard to do that if not impossible
BurntOutReefer
04/02/2007, 10:42 AM
Wireless as in remote control? or wireless as in power cords?

There is a new powerhead where the power cord stays outside the tank (using elctro-magnetic technology).....
bunkerboy
04/02/2007, 10:46 AM
What is this new powerhead where the power cord stays outside the tank? Would be nicer than seeing wires throughout a tank? Thanks for the infomation. Bunker
markandkristen
04/02/2007, 10:52 AM
vortec i think does that
dkh0331
04/02/2007, 10:56 AM
Yes its Vortech. No cords inside the tank.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ICE-VORTECH&Category_Code=Eco
GSMguy
04/02/2007, 10:56 AM
yes you want the ecotech vortech pricey but very nice
BurntOutReefer
04/02/2007, 11:03 AM
There is a DIY available....I'm trying to find the link(s)......
LarryW
04/02/2007, 11:41 AM
ecotech is working on a controller for the vortech that will control the powerhead wirelessly. The multi controller is supposed to control up to 10 wirelessly.
bunkerboy
04/02/2007, 12:26 PM
Are there any powerheads that rotate so that there is not thousands of gallons going in one direction? I have seen them online, but am unsure if they work well? Bunker
fareforce
04/02/2007, 01:20 PM
Wavy Sea's do.

http://www.wavysea.com/
ionredline0260
04/02/2007, 01:28 PM
I just read in popular science that they are profecting wirless electricity. You'll be able to charge your cell phone or ipod just by putting it near the power base (2-3 feet I think) so 100% wireless powerheads ( and every thing for that matter) may be on the horizon..could be 5 years could be 15 who knows...
jfish298
04/02/2007, 10:12 PM
wow but $345 for a powerhead I dont think so