Why don't Tunze pumps fit AquaSurf?

[reeftank21]

Ever since I bought the aquasurf the connections just don't fit the tunze pumps. I know this is hard to believe but is very discouraging. I try all kinds of tape to hold them together but every now and again they come apart. I have a brand new pump a it even seems worse. Is Tunze making it difficult for the Aquasurf to work correctly or are the connectors just made wrong? Anyone else have this problem?

[kenargo]

I have 2 6055s, 4 6201s and recently added 2 6305s and have not seen any issues with the connections being loose.

[reeftank21]

Do your connections "lock"? I will try to call or email Neptune because this just can't be right. I have had problems since day 1. The plugs that connect to the Tunze just fall out.

[Creetin]

Mine are like that, They dont hold very well. They stay on, But will come out very easily.

[kb27973]

Same here, very loose. I've tried the duct tape route as well and it works for awhile but eventually comes loose. Need to think of another idea...

Ken

[dgtlwrx]

I have the same issue with the aquasurf connectors. I'm planning on making my own over the weekend.

[dgtlwrx]

HOSA MIDI cable.
http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf1.jpg

Pins 1-5 starting on the left
http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf2.jpg

Strip the outer shielding, on this particular cable, ping 3 is the ground, you only need about half of the copper.
http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf3.jpg

http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf4.jpg

On the AquaSurf cable only pins 2, 3, and 5 are used. So I cut the other cables down at the insulation. You need to be very careful not to short out and pins because #3 isn't shielded.
http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf5.jpg

http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf6.jpg

http://urbanpreppy.com/aquasurf/asurf7.jpg
Pinout
RJ45 connector with clip facing down:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5 3 x 2 5 3 x 2

Works like a champ now and actually fits without any tape or rubberbands.

[Big_D]

dgtlwrx, you're the man!!!

I've been looking for this pinout for a couple months now, glad I finally stumbled onto your reply!



Thx! :thumbsup:



D

[dgtlwrx]

Glad I could help. I figured someone else might find this information usefull.

[bullitr]

does it have to hosa midi or acan used 3 wired midi with 5 pin out?

[dgtlwrx]

No idea, I just used one I had laying around the house. I would assume that as long as it's a standard midi cable the pinout should be the same.

[bullitr]

No idea, I just used one I had laying around the house. I would assume that as long as it's a standard midi cable the pinout should be the same.
it only have 3 wires but with 5 pin? so i just bought one from curt. thank you

[hollback]

I just got a new Tunze 6105 yesterday and hooked it up. I have the same issue with the AquaSurf plug not fitting "snug" into the Tunze port. It literally just falls out. Is there a fix for this? I was previously running a Tunze 6101 and the plug fit tight.

Thanks.

[kenargo]

I just got a new Tunze 6105 yesterday and hooked it up. I have the same issue with the AquaSurf plug not fitting "snug" into the Tunze port. It literally just falls out. Is there a fix for this? I was previously running a Tunze 6101 and the plug fit tight.

Thanks.

Call Neptune or send email to support@neptunesys.com (support@neptunesys.com)

[whpitt]

I had the same problem. My solution was to carefully trim off a raised dimple on the tunze cable. When i plug it in, I have to watch that the plastic on the tunze cable does not fold over.

The cable fits with a little trimming.

[WaterbugJenn]

Sweet, now I know what to do with my old midi cables that have been in a drawer for years now.

I guess all there is left to do is buy my tunze pump.

Thanks for the great info !