Quick Disconnects

smatter · 01/25/2016, 02:34 PM

I have an acrylic AIO tank on my kitchen counter that I want to put one of my 6040s in. The holes in the tank and in the counter will only allow the passage of a standard grounded plug. I'd like to put some connectors between the controller and the pump, similar to those on the Osmolator pump, so that I can cleanly thread the cord out of the tank and through the counter. I would imagine this will void my warranty, but otherwise do you see any problem doing this?

Thanks,

Jason

rvitko · 01/25/2016, 03:20 PM

I wouldn't do that and their is no reason to, if you open the controller, the pump unplugs inside and the plug is smaller than a standard grounded plug, the manual shows how. Basically just undo the two screws on the back and pull off the 3 knobs and it unplugs inside.

smatter · 01/25/2016, 08:26 PM

Thank you Sir! That sounds much easier. One of the senior guys where I work always responds to questions from younger guys with, "Did you check your manual?" Next time I'll crack the manual first.

rvitko · 01/26/2016, 09:34 AM

LOL, while it is true, I try to be a bit more helpful than that. Thanks!

01/25/2016, 02:34 PM	#1
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Quick Disconnects I have an acrylic AIO tank on my kitchen counter that I want to put one of my 6040s in. The holes in the tank and in the counter will only allow the passage of a standard grounded plug. I'd like to put some connectors between the controller and the pump, similar to those on the Osmolator pump, so that I can cleanly thread the cord out of the tank and through the counter. I would imagine this will void my warranty, but otherwise do you see any problem doing this? Thanks, Jason

01/25/2016, 03:20 PM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I wouldn't do that and their is no reason to, if you open the controller, the pump unplugs inside and the plug is smaller than a standard grounded plug, the manual shows how. Basically just undo the two screws on the back and pull off the 3 knobs and it unplugs inside. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

01/26/2016, 09:34 AM	#4
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	LOL, while it is true, I try to be a bit more helpful than that. Thanks! __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

01/25/2016, 08:26 PM	#3
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Thank you Sir! That sounds much easier. One of the senior guys where I work always responds to questions from younger guys with, "Did you check your manual?" Next time I'll crack the manual first.