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Unread 08/28/2008, 12:43 PM   #251
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Due to the max power of Tunze is 24v, so 25v cap is good enough?

How about resistor ? So many diff W ..... don't know which one is suitable ~~
Im not sure. Im dont really understand electronics but i can read a daigram. When I went in the electronic store, I got overwhelmed with the various types myself. But since all the parts ranged from .05 to .35 cents. I just picked up whatever. It worked.


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Unread 08/28/2008, 07:16 PM   #252
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I bought those parts yesterday, some outlook is diff from yours.
Are those correct ?
(one extra resistor is for LED)




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Unread 08/28/2008, 07:29 PM   #253
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Couldn't find a 555 timer.....did find a 955 timer and was gonna give it a try anyways.

Fiance went with me and when she saw me with a hand full of tiny things and the project box she finally inquired. Let's just say that a 6091 has been ordered.


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Unread 08/28/2008, 08:41 PM   #254
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Does anyone know the Min/Max voltage
of the control line on the Tunze 6055?


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Unread 08/28/2008, 09:05 PM   #255
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the 6055 has a min/max of 12v/24v


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Unread 08/28/2008, 10:04 PM   #256
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I don't know I bought all correct parts or not.

Just wonder that why XTM's 1K£[ resistor is so large?
(Larger than (R2) 20K£[ resistor)


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Unread 08/28/2008, 10:45 PM   #257
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This is really really cool but I don't think it would work on a 25"x21"x16" tank maybe someday if I get a larger tank i'd do this


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Unread 08/28/2008, 11:07 PM   #258
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This is really really cool but I don't think it would work on a 25"x21"x16" tank maybe someday if I get a larger tank i'd do this
I saw one of the demo tank in a shop, just a 12" but use MP20.
It is very cool and funny ~~~


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Unread 08/29/2008, 08:37 AM   #259
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Mine has the light sensor, so it's off "at night".

I don't see why your fish would die; might take them a bit to get used to it, but I don't see it stressing them out to the point of death (however, some fish ARE more finicky/sensitive than others, so...).

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I have my wavebox run 24/7 at first. But after this incident I turn it off during the night. Can tell me how to you add the light sensor to the circuit?


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Unread 08/29/2008, 06:47 PM   #260
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the 6055 has a min/max of 12v/24v
Not the supply voltage ....

The Control Voltage Input on Pin 1


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Unread 08/29/2008, 08:18 PM   #261
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According to this site here 8v


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Unread 08/30/2008, 07:45 AM   #262
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According to this site here 8v
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Unread 08/30/2008, 01:32 PM   #263
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has anyone done this for a 48" tank? I am thinking of doing one for my 90 and not sure what pump to use????


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Unread 08/31/2008, 01:20 PM   #264
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my tank is 48" but shallow and I use a 6055 I get a 1" wave, but with a 90 being deeper I would use atleast a 6100/01 a 6200 if you can get one as that is what the original wavebox pump is as I understand it.


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Unread 08/31/2008, 04:06 PM   #265
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Does any one have a link to make a DIY micro wave maker?


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Unread 09/01/2008, 12:06 PM   #266
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i know it has been asked at least once...maybe more...but is there any concers about this placing undue stress on tank seams &/or stand load bearings????

i am in the process of doing custom-built tank of about 50-60 gallons & would like to do one of these...not sure if i want to use the wavebox or do it w/out


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Unread 09/01/2008, 02:31 PM   #267
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could you set a grate in the box above the tunze and place media bags in it to run cleansed water in the tank, it would not be hard to build and i think the water will still fill in the box at the right amount.


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Unread 09/01/2008, 08:34 PM   #268
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controller trouble shooting

Awesome thread and a great project to build.

I just finished building this controller. I can vary the run time of the pump, but the off time is always 20 seconds? Anyone know what the problem could be?

Also, what wattage led are you guys using?

I will post pictures when it is finished.....again.

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Unread 09/01/2008, 09:29 PM   #269
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i know it has been asked at least once...maybe more...but is there any concers about this placing undue stress on tank seams &/or stand load bearings????

i am in the process of doing custom-built tank of about 50-60 gallons & would like to do one of these...not sure if i want to use the wavebox or do it w/out
James, I have heard that if you have a glass tank that you don't want to run a wave box as it puts undue stress on the seams, over time. I do know people who are running them on glass tanks and have not had issues. As for rocking if the stand is well built and doesn't move, you should have no issues.

I don't think I would personally put a wave box on a 50 gallon tank, too small. I would, however, put a pump or two on a time and run them that way.


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Unread 09/01/2008, 10:46 PM   #270
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LED flashing and 20 second delay solved. had a 1OHM instead of a 10K resistor. Bought it in indivual resistor bin. store had the bin mislabeled.


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Unread 09/02/2008, 09:11 AM   #271
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LED flashing and 20 second delay solved. had a 1OHM instead of a 10K resistor. Bought it in indivual resistor bin. store had the bin mislabeled.
http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Resistor_Codes

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Unread 09/02/2008, 04:53 PM   #272
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Maybe someone can help me. I'm thinking of using a Tunze 6301 (7925 GPH) on a DIY wavebox. I realize that I should increase the size of the box because more water will be output. My tank is 9 ft long and 420 Gal. Does the frequency of the waves decrease as the tank gets longer ? I ask because the diameter of the hole to allow water back in is the same as a Tunze 6201 (5283 GPH) so it would need a longer time between waves to allow the box to refill. Am I correct and does anyone know the answer? Or has anyone used a standard wavebox on a large tank ?


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Unread 09/02/2008, 10:48 PM   #273
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Riverman, you are correct. The time the wave takes to get back to the starting side of the wave will be longer with a longer tank. I have heard that 8' tanks take about 2 seconds for the wave to return.


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Unread 09/03/2008, 06:37 PM   #274
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So if it takes 2 seconds between waves maybe I don't need the faster (6301) pump but just need a larger box to move more water in a larger tank, does this make sense ?


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Unread 09/03/2008, 07:28 PM   #275
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http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Resistor_Codes

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