Flippers4pups
11/12/2016, 03:25 PM
Jebao's wave pumps in my book are a great value for what they do, move water. But, their stock controllers are, for lack of better words, disappointing.
I know there are other options out there for pumps and have their pluses and minuses, but those of us on reefing budgets and don't have "Ferrari" money, the jebao's are good. Just clean them and they work great. (My RW's going strong now for over two years)
So I've never had luck keeping mine in sync. Set them and later in the the day, out of wack! Urgh!
Doing research for a replacement controller for these came up with a lot of options, but the one that stood out was the JB wave. Design allows for control of two pumps and choice of usb, Android and apple control via Bluetooth through a app.
Easy installation of the controller to the pumps and connect to my phone was easy. The software interface is basic and can be involved, but was easily understood in less than five minutes of use. There's a online user manual that covers everything and is easy to understand.
The control is awesome and I especially like having the pumps ramp up to speed without that sudden push of water at startup. No more spooking my fish!
As for timing, flawless. Alternating wave pattern is what I use and can control ramp time and overall duration of the wave. Very cool and in sync!
I also use the night mode which is full customizable for time and flow rate. No optical sensor.
I haven't played with the other pre settings yet, pulse, sweep, custom schedules.......
So overall, if you have jebao's and want or need to have precise control of them, this is the one. Near vortec control for less than half the cost!
Very pleased! Flipper approves!
I know there are other options out there for pumps and have their pluses and minuses, but those of us on reefing budgets and don't have "Ferrari" money, the jebao's are good. Just clean them and they work great. (My RW's going strong now for over two years)
So I've never had luck keeping mine in sync. Set them and later in the the day, out of wack! Urgh!
Doing research for a replacement controller for these came up with a lot of options, but the one that stood out was the JB wave. Design allows for control of two pumps and choice of usb, Android and apple control via Bluetooth through a app.
Easy installation of the controller to the pumps and connect to my phone was easy. The software interface is basic and can be involved, but was easily understood in less than five minutes of use. There's a online user manual that covers everything and is easy to understand.
The control is awesome and I especially like having the pumps ramp up to speed without that sudden push of water at startup. No more spooking my fish!
As for timing, flawless. Alternating wave pattern is what I use and can control ramp time and overall duration of the wave. Very cool and in sync!
I also use the night mode which is full customizable for time and flow rate. No optical sensor.
I haven't played with the other pre settings yet, pulse, sweep, custom schedules.......
So overall, if you have jebao's and want or need to have precise control of them, this is the one. Near vortec control for less than half the cost!
Very pleased! Flipper approves!