cor 15, i got it, but can i use it?

bobt2 · 01/18/2018, 06:53 PM

so I have the apex 2016 with 1 bar. I also run 2 wav pumps. the way I read this the cor 15 addition will overload the 24 volt system at more than 100 total watts. if this is true what good is it???

TerenceF · 01/20/2018, 02:02 PM

Depends how you are running the WAVs. If your intent is to run all of them, simultaneously, at 100% then that will not happen. However, most people are not in that boat. Most have randomized programs or inverted programs along with a dialed down output on either the WAVs or the COR. If you try and run all at 100%, the system will just scale back the WAVs as necessary.

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TerenceF · 01/20/2018, 02:03 PM

Another way to think of this is that a regular Power strip may have a 15A capacity and six outlets. Doesn’t mean you can plug two hair dryers and a space heater into it.

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bobt2 · 01/20/2018, 02:07 PM

yep, everything is running fine and nothing is close to 100%

MHG · 03/30/2018, 05:28 AM

Just got my COR and was thinking the same thing on my 1link. It makes sense that if I run my WAV pumps staggered that there would not be an issue. but now I am thinking about when I storm the tank before a water change.

Can I just get a bigger 24 volt supply? will the 1 link be good? Even though my full 100% use would only be less than a minute, I like knowing i won't cause a problem.

01/18/2018, 06:53 PM	#1
bobt2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: long island NY Posts: 1,835	cor 15, i got it, but can i use it? so I have the apex 2016 with 1 bar. I also run 2 wav pumps. the way I read this the cor 15 addition will overload the 24 volt system at more than 100 total watts. if this is true what good is it???

01/20/2018, 02:02 PM	#2
TerenceF Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 275	Depends how you are running the WAVs. If your intent is to run all of them, simultaneously, at 100% then that will not happen. However, most people are not in that boat. Most have randomized programs or inverted programs along with a dialed down output on either the WAVs or the COR. If you try and run all at 100%, the system will just scale back the WAVs as necessary. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Terence Fugazzi :: VP Sales and Marketing :: Neptune Systems Come on over and check out the Neptune Systems Community Forum for the latest tricks, tips, and support help with your Apex AquaController. http://forum.neptunesystems.com

01/20/2018, 02:03 PM	#3
TerenceF Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 275	Another way to think of this is that a regular Power strip may have a 15A capacity and six outlets. Doesn’t mean you can plug two hair dryers and a space heater into it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Terence Fugazzi :: VP Sales and Marketing :: Neptune Systems Come on over and check out the Neptune Systems Community Forum for the latest tricks, tips, and support help with your Apex AquaController. http://forum.neptunesystems.com

03/30/2018, 05:28 AM	#5
MHG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,919	Just got my COR and was thinking the same thing on my 1link. It makes sense that if I run my WAV pumps staggered that there would not be an issue. but now I am thinking about when I storm the tank before a water change. Can I just get a bigger 24 volt supply? will the 1 link be good? Even though my full 100% use would only be less than a minute, I like knowing i won't cause a problem. __________________ MHG (LIRA Member) 60G Cube, Kessil 360's

01/20/2018, 02:07 PM	#4
bobt2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: long island NY Posts: 1,835	yep, everything is running fine and nothing is close to 100%