Magnets

[dmorrow]

Roger are they still on schedule to be avail in Aug? Do you think that there will be a waiting list or should we have no problem in getting them? I want to wait until I can get the magnets to set up my 6000 streams but I can not wait to long past the second week of Aug.

[rvitko]

There is already a long waiting list. At last count I think more than 60 are sold. They will start to come in in a couple weeks but I expect it will be slow to start and may take a couple months to fill existing orders. It isn't the easiest product to make and until an employee really gets it down and has some practice it will be slow producing them.

On the bright side we pretty much have the Stream and controller supply up to date with few backorders.

[RGibson]

Roger could you show a pic of the magnets.

[rvitko]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46952

[rvitko]

The slots in the center are where you mount the bracket for a Stream or Turbelle powerhead or probe/heater holder. The notches are for any comline component.

[RGibson]

Thank you

[Fliger]

Drool. I already have 3 ordered. Will it be easy to move these around? Will they slide, or should the plates be taken apart to move?

BTW, got hooked up the 6200's yesterday - same response as when I went from 6000 to 6100 ... "Whooooa Nelllllllie"

[rvitko]

They will have rubber feet that and combined with the high powered magnet I wouldn't slide them.

[jolly_ranch]

Where can you order them. Marine Depot. I can't seem to find them anywhere. I have two 6100 and in need of two

[rvitko]

All the dealers will take orders, you will have to call though.

[RGibson]

Roger the dealers tell me that it will be oct before thay get the magnets is your time frame different?

[rvitko]

Slightly. I have received two lrg and 4 sml to date. Until an electromagnet table can be built construction is painstakingly slow. Once the tooling for construction is finished and summer break ends- August is a holiday in Germany and just about every factory closes, Tunze operates on 2/3rds crew July through September- production should be increased and we should start filling orders rapidly.

[Leishman]

Are the sterams rotatable (is that a word?) when they are in these brackets?

[RGibson]

Thank you

[rvitko]

Nothing changes over the old brackets in terms of positioning.

[Leishman]

I don't have any brackets yet. Do they rotate in the old brackets?

Not rotate, but can you angle the unit to a degree, or are they at 90 degrees to the glass?

[rvitko]

They rotate about 30 degrees each way.

[Leishman]

thx

[rvitko]

OK, production is stabile now at 200 units per week. I was told the problem is there are nearly 1000 units on backorder around the world and new orders come everyday. I was told tomorrow he will check my delivery status and they should come soon.

[DEIGNAN14]

Great Idea. Will it work with my 6000 STreamers? I was thinking about the hidden rock but they are pricey. What is the approx cost of the magnets?

[rvitko]

The magnets work with everything, pumps, skimmers, calcium reactors. All products except SYSTEM components. They run about $35 and $50 the smaller one is for 1/2" glass and the big one for 3/4" and big items like the Calcium Reactor, Bio Reactor and 6200.

[Joboo]

I just purchased two 6000's. Now I have to wait for the magnets to arrive!! It's driving me crazy!!! It's like sitting in a Porsche without having the Key to start her up :(

[rvitko]

You should be able to use the included holders on an AGA tank. Don't lose the holder because parts of it are still needed with the magnet.

[Joboo]

Originally posted by rvitko
You should be able to use the included holders on an AGA tank. Don't lose the holder because parts of it are still needed with the magnet.

Really? I thought I had to buy an additional Holder. great! This gives me something to do tonight! :)

[rvitko]

No, about 2 months ago we started to include them. Germany is extremely environmentally conscience so it took a lot of convincing to get parts included that may be thrown away and that is why they were not included before. They are in there now though. Their is a seperate bag that will have instructions for Oceanic and some long stainless steel screws with a black anodized coating. Follow the oceanic instruction but cut the black plastic ferrule to be a spacer since AGA trim is thicker and a bigger spacer is needed. Place one end in the suction cup and screw the threaded end to the bottom of the rail.

[Joboo]

Originally posted by rvitko
No, about 2 months ago we started to include them. Germany is extremely environmentally conscience so it took a lot of convincing to get parts included that may be thrown away and that is why they were not included before. They are in there now though. Their is a seperate bag that will have instructions for Oceanic and some long stainless steel screws with a black anodized coating. Follow the oceanic instruction but cut the black plastic ferrule to be a spacer since AGA trim is thicker and a bigger spacer is needed. Place one end in the suction cup and screw the threaded end to the bottom of the rail.

Ferrule?? Is that a long black cylinder looker thing that is threaded inside?(I only know because I have an osmolator). If that is what's needed than my stream did not come with that. It looks to have all other parts included(Stainless steel mounting screws). By the way, all mounting hardware came in the same bag. I did not get a separate bag.

Thanks
John

[rvitko]

The black cylinder is it. It acts as a spacer, you should have gotten a few parts a tiny screw, a nut, a suction cup and that ferrule- all can be used as spacers depending on the situation. I guess they changed it again. I will check one of mine in inventory tomorrow.

[Joboo]

Roger,

I was able to get the bracket to work. These things are awesome!! The flow is great. Not too strong yet it moves alot of water. I'm glad I went with 2 6000's. I figure I can always dial down alittle if needed. So far I have them on full force with no problems. I'm still looking forward to getting the magnets as I'm alittle concerned about how sturdy those brackets are. Have you had any problems with the brackets coming off? Thx

[rvitko]

The brackets don't come off if you do it right. In my Gallery is a picture of an assembled unit for Oceanic.

[Joboo]

Originally posted by rvitko
The brackets don't come off if you do it right. In my Gallery is a picture of an assembled unit for Oceanic.


Yep, that's how mine looks. :)

[rvitko]

Why doesn't it work, is it loose? Are the screws too short?

[Joboo]

Originally posted by rvitko
Why doesn't it work, is it loose? Are the screws too short?

I think I may have confused you. It does work. The bracket is tight and does not move. I just was worried about how secure it will be. There doesn't seem to be any room for error since there is little material actually holding the bracket onto the tank(outside part of the tank).

[rvitko]

A little less than .5" should overlap the trim. If they are tight, I have never had them slip.

[Joboo]

Originally posted by rvitko
A little less than .5" should overlap the trim. If they are tight, I have never had them slip.

Good to know. Thanks Roger!

[beerguy]

I just got notification that mine are shipping from Marine Depot, should have them tomorrow.

Roger, I currently angle my streams up slightly (it helps keep my substrate from blowing around) will I be able to do that or will I need to modify the holder?

[rvitko]

You could possibly shim the magnet upwards slightly with a small piece of plastic at the bottom. They come with rubber feet that improve adhesion and try just applying them at the bottom to see if that does it. Otherwise I don't know of any way to slightly up angle them.

[rvitko]

BTW Doug, I have a find that may interest you. A snazzy Apple bumpersticker that says "I don't do Windows" I can mail you one if you like. I bought a few off of Ebay when I was looking for an old IIgs to play with.

[beerguy]

Okay - I'll figure something out. It doesn't have to be much.

Sure - I'd love the bumper sticker!

[rvitko]

I'll send you one. You know I have a VW van and so I have made it a parody by placarding it with corporate logos, beer signs and NRA stickers :lol: Visualize Whirled Peas

[beerguy]

LOL - Nope. It's currently a 2003 Tiburon but I hope to replace that with a SLK320 next year.

;)

[rvitko]

Be practical and get the E 320 CDI. 750 miles on a 18gal tank of Diesel and 0-60 in 6.5seconds.

[beerguy]

E-Kategorie ist das Auto eines alten Mannes.

:)

[rvitko]

Doug ist Dumm. Ich habe ein E 320-CDI. Es kommt en Dezember. Ja, wann ich bin alt, mein Auto ist perfekt. Der Motoren 3.2 V6 kostet sehr viel en Benzin.

Don't mess with me man, I got a 95 on my first German exam on Thursday ;)

[beerguy]

Ich nahm Deutschen in der Schule. Die meisten jenen Gehirnzellen sind jetzt tot. Ich benutze google.

[rvitko]

You should use your Sherlock app. It seems to do a better job IME. Even though I don't get my car for a few months I started making the payments already so I consider it mine :lol: I wanted all the buttons I could get. I have a button for everything, otherwise I went with the basic pleather seating and Platinum Blue. My one complaint with MB is they offer 20 shades of black. I like bright colors.

[wwanthony]

Roger,

I just got my magnets. The instructions are not in english and the pictures don't seem to show that parts from the existing holders are needed.

Can you help,

Wendell

[rvitko]

You just need to slide the clip that is on the rail onto the center of the magnet. The manual and photos were not finished until this week. In about two-three weeks they will be finished with photos and English instructions.

[Kelly]

Hey Roger,

Just got my 2 magents for my 6000 streams and I gotta tell ya the wait was well worth it. Tunze makes AWESOME products!!!!

[rvitko]

Thanks!

[hwynboy]

lol dont get too close with the magnets...I got my finger smashed to hell by putting them too close and SNAP they went together with my finger in the middle. I seriously had to get a screwdriver to pry it in and twist it to take them apart. These are some serious magnets. I have them installed and love em.

[beamer]

Ok guys! I just got my magnets and my 2x 600's and I still can't get the pump mounted to the magnet. Could someone please help me out? I was so excited about getting them in and now I'm extremely frustrated trying to figure it out.

I found the one little plastic piece that slides on the magnet and the other piece that should go over that, however I can not get the straight , flat part of it to connect on to the top of the pump. I've tried to snap it in but it wont.

What am I doing wrong? I wanted to surprise my husband and have it all fixed up before he gets home.

Thanks, Cindy

[rvitko]

It slides in. If you unscrew the face it will slide into the track on the top of the pump.

[beamer]

Ok, I did it. Thanks

I have a 120 gl 48x24x24. Most of my corals are LSP and softies.
Do these magnets mount on the side of the tank or on the back of the tank?

I'm moving my tank in a few weeks so can I just leave the driver and the transformer on the floor?

I assume, once you tell me where to mount it, I will place the magnets first and then put the pump on the inside magnet?

What's the best way to mount the magnet so the force of it coming together doesn't break the glass?

Hopefully no more questions tonight.

Cindy

[beamer]

Ok guys! I just got my magnets and my 2x 600's and I still can't get the pump mounted to the magnet. Could someone please help me out? I was so excited about getting them in and now I'm extremely frustrated trying to figure it out.

I found the one little plastic piece that slides on the magnet and the other piece that should go over that, however I can not get the straight , flat part of it to connect on to the top of the pump. I've tried to snap it in but it wont.

What am I doing wrong? I wanted to surprise my husband and have it all fixed up before he gets home.

Thanks, Cindy

[beamer]

I don't know how I managed a double post here-sorry.

Roger my questions for you goes back a couple of posts. I just wanted to be sure you didn't miss it .Mostly just needing to know placement of the magnets in the tank.

Thanks, Cindy

[rvitko]

IT is best to lower the outside magnet slowly at an angle. Hold it out flat and then lower it so the bottom is against the glass.

If the driver gets wet it is ruined so I would not place it anywhere where that is a risk.

[beamer]

Thanks Roger, do I place the mount on the back of the tank or on the side glass of the tank?

Cindy (Promise-the last question tonight)]

[rvitko]

I would place it on the back and swivel it , it just is easier to hide and looks better.

[beamer]

How far down should I place it? And would you recommend the Stream Rock to hide it or would it be too large for my tank?
(I know-I lied)

Cindy

[rvitko]

The Stream rock is a seperate unit for holding the pumps and would incorporate in your rock work. I would place the pumps 4" below the surface.

[beamer]

Thanks Roger and good night!:love1:

Cindy

[Brewboy74]

Roger, how thick is the outside magnet? I am thinking about the space between my wall and tank. Thanks

[Highlander]

Originally posted by Brewboy74
Roger, how thick is the outside magnet? I am thinking about the space between my wall and tank. Thanks
Both magnets are about half an inch thick. Very slimline, I love mine, so much better than the brackets.:thumbsup:

[beamer]

Good morning Highlander!

Where do you have yours mounted and do you have them angled any? And what did you do with your driver and transformer so that they are out of sight and where they can't get wet?

Are you using the Tunze Stream Decorator Rock? I think I would like to use them.

Cindy

[Highlander]

Hi,
I only have one 6100 at the moment, I have it mounted in the upper middle of the LH end of my tank angled towards the front glass. I have a small shelf mouned on the wall behind my refugium canopy with all of the electrics for my Tunze on it.
Don't have the rock, but have seen them, they are big, too big from my perspective, but each to therir own.
HTH
Dave

Originally posted by beamer
Good morning Highlander!

Where do you have yours mounted and do you have them angled any? And what did you do with your driver and transformer so that they are out of sight and where they can't get wet?

Are you using the Tunze Stream Decorator Rock? I think I would like to use them.

Cindy

[wwanthony]

I have two 6100s. I have not mounted mine yet but I plan to place one on each end, positioned similar to Highlander. I also bought the deco rocks, but sold them immediately. They are much too big (I have a 180). When I upgrade my tank to something longer than 7FT and deeper than 2FT I might consider them again.

Wendell

[beamer]

Thanks for that info. I know the rocks would be too large for mine if they are for yours. My tank is only 4 ft long. Great idea though!

Cindy