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customcolor
05/20/2007, 10:43 PM
why can you use a wave timer for the Hydor Koralias? i just dont get it. do they kill the Hydor Koralias?
Tennsquire
05/20/2007, 10:47 PM
It's recommended that they be used on a controller that ramps the power up and down but doesn't turn them completely off.
customcolor
05/20/2007, 10:52 PM
y cant they shut off all the way ?
customcolor
05/20/2007, 11:12 PM
can u use a light dimmer switch to slow them down? or a 12 volt fan controller?
Tennsquire
05/20/2007, 11:20 PM
I dunno about dimmer switches. I know that Hydor recommends the SEIO controller for these pumps, and there's talk that they will have their own controller out soon.
customcolor
05/20/2007, 11:23 PM
i have a #1 on the way i quess i will have to giv it a try. and do a diy forum if it works
specsirl
05/20/2007, 11:24 PM
yes the seio multicontrollers work great with these pumps. I have mine on them and really like them.
Wuhssie
05/21/2007, 03:26 AM
the seio multicontrollers only control 2 pumps is that correct?
PPi
05/29/2007, 07:59 AM
THe propeller design has too much play and when the power switches, it causes the shaft to make all kinds of racket. I tried it on my coralife timer. Maybe if you use a timer with soft start function. I heard that they may be bringing new ones out by winter.
PPi
05/29/2007, 07:59 AM
The propeller design has too much play and when the power switches, it causes the shaft to make all kinds of racket. I tried it on my coralife timer. Maybe if you use a timer with soft start function. I heard that they may be bringing new ones out by winter.
SilverOne
05/29/2007, 08:57 AM
I've had 2 koralia 4's running on the seio controller for about a month now and its running great.

Yes the seio controller operates 2 pumps. It has 2 outputs. Don't know if you can split the outputs though.
bckane
05/29/2007, 10:27 AM
I know Koralia pumps work with the seio controller, but has anyone came up with another idea.?????
I'm hearing use a dimmer switch......I've tried this but didn't work......has anyone tried anything else.???
ruab
05/29/2007, 10:34 AM
I am using a SEIO controller with four PHs. One SEIO 1500 and One Koralia #4 connected to each of the two outputs of the controller. The total load on each line is still less that having a single SEIO 2600, which the controller is rated for (a 1500 + K4 is 43W, a 2600 is 55W). It has worked quite well for my 185.
SilverOne
05/29/2007, 10:43 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10035964#post10035964 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ruab
I am using a SEIO controller with four PHs. One SEIO 1500 and One Koralia #4 connected to each of the two outputs of the controller. The total load on each line is still less that having a single SEIO 2600, which the controller is rated for (a 1500 + K4 is 43W, a 2600 is 55W). It has worked quite well for my 185.


Great info, been wondering about having more than 2. Thank you!
DarG
05/29/2007, 11:19 AM
Same here, I have 1 K3 and 1 Tunze nano 6025 on each outlet.

I have to plug the Seio controller into a voltage regulator/line conditioner but that is a long story unique to the power situation where I live.
mg426
05/29/2007, 12:45 PM
Where is everyone getting there SEIO controllers ??
ruab
05/29/2007, 01:16 PM
I got mine from a LFS (which is now defunct). I'm not sure who sells them online.
customcolor
05/29/2007, 04:54 PM
i know ebay has them for same new