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min9a
07/16/2019, 05:46 PM
Hello,

Are there any powerheads or wave makers that's controllable to completely turn off and on? I have a nero 5 and the minimum is 1% but would like something to go to 0.
slief
07/16/2019, 06:47 PM
Tunze Streams. And they are about the most bulletproof pumps you can get.
mcgyvr
07/16/2019, 07:27 PM
What schedule do you want this off to occur and why?
A simple wifi power strip $30 could turn your nero on/off...
min9a
07/16/2019, 07:42 PM
I currently have it pulsing 1% and 40% every second. I would like something where I can control it 0% to x%

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PYRU
07/16/2019, 10:15 PM
What's your budget? There's plenty of options. Personally I'd to get a tunze if you can. The reliability on these fully adjustable pumps have been sketchy at best. Tunze seems to have it figured out. I don't know about vortech
min9a
07/16/2019, 10:27 PM
Budget is flexible. As you guys mentioned tunze nano streams appear to be a good option. Thanks!

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mcgyvr
07/17/2019, 04:38 AM
I currently have it pulsing 1% and 40% every second. I would like something where I can control it 0% to x%


Why?
What is it you are hoping to achieve with 0% that you think 1% isn't doing?
min9a
07/17/2019, 09:43 AM
The 1% is still at 900 gph and interferes with other flow directions given I have a 18in cube nano

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mcgyvr
07/17/2019, 11:18 AM
I'm still curious..
Are you trying to create some scientific study on very specific water patterns?

I'm just curious why with a frequency of 1 second between 1% and 40% how dropping to zero for that split second is something that you really need.. The kinetic motion already in the water just won't respond/dissipate that fast...
Thats asking water to make such an abrupt change that it will likely never be able to achieve..

As many years have proven "wavemakers" are more of a "want" than an actual "need".. I'm always curious why people want to get so overly specific with the frequency/pattern in which they are trying to swirl their water..
wishntoboutside
07/17/2019, 11:44 AM
The Hydros Wave Engine coming out next month may be an option for you.