Warner Marine Red Demon Pinwheel - In Stock! - Page 3

StrategicReef · 02/09/2010, 12:40 PM

PPW go out of commission quickly.. I think I know why, it's because it needs a stopper/spacer to stop the wheel / impeller magnet from popping in and out and prolonged rattle is stressing the key way, upon restarting. I try to not turn off my skimmer unless absolutely required.. I asked the manufacterer to consider making a little spacer but no luck, but it may cause the wheel to not start more often, who knows. However performance is GREAT.

Since the WM red demon appears to have longer spokes this should be similar to having a stopper.. Of course this is pure speculation, it can't be worse.

PPW problems:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=16418989

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1773039

http://web1.reefcentral.com/forums/s....php?t=1777862

From this picture taken from the 1st page, I am also hoping the longer "neck" of the WM wheel to relief our skimmers from starting problems as it is that tiny bit of clearance that might help to prevent the back of the wheel binding / not starting.

maynardjames · 02/09/2010, 12:51 PM

[QUOTE=StrategicReef;16553805]PPW go out of commission quickly.. I think I know why, it's because it needs a stopper/spacer to stop the wheel / impeller magnet from popping in and out and prolonged rattle is stressing the key way, upon restarting. I try to not turn off my skimmer unless absolutely required.. I asked the manufacterer to consider making a little spacer but no luck, but it may cause the wheel to not start more often, who knows. However performance is GREAT.

Since the WM red demon appears to have longer spokes this should be similar to having a stopper.. Of course this is pure speculation, it can't be worse.

thats what my problem was. they do work great when they are working. i never turn my skimmer off. i have short power outages here for just a few seconds & it stops ppw & wont start back. blowing in airline worked a while. keyway wore out after about 6 months on first & 4 months on second

Jeremy B. · 02/09/2010, 01:19 PM

I have been out of the office for the last few days, but will get tracking tomorrow morning and find out where they're at if not in yet.

GaryR1984 · 02/09/2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maynardjames

mines on order too. just want to know eta on shipping. stock pinwheel stinks after using purple
purple stinks due to having 1 break & replacement break also
difference on purple was night & day, hoping red demon is even better without quality issues. it`s like having a different skimmmer when you have to go back to stock pw

Good, Looking forward to a new skimmer.

Warner Marine · 02/10/2010, 12:11 PM

Red Pinwheels still not in-stock... we'll update once we have them here and ship to Premium Aquatics, hopefully soon.

Buganddoug · 02/10/2010, 12:22 PM

I have not had any restart issues with the Warner Marine Red pinwheel. All so no popping in and out and no rattle from it.

Jeremy B. · 02/10/2010, 12:45 PM

Thanks for updating us Jon, sorry for the delay guys.

maynardjames · 02/15/2010, 09:50 AM

just wanted to bump up. have my fingers crossed for this week

GaryR1984 · 02/16/2010, 01:03 PM

me too. this starts five weeks...

Jeremy B. · 02/16/2010, 03:47 PM

I apologize guys, I know Jon @ Warner Marine is working to get these in as fast as he possibly can.

Warner Marine · 02/16/2010, 07:51 PM

The delay was unexpected... but we'll have them after Chinese New Year Holiday. But the wait will be worth it everyone...

GaryR1984 · 02/16/2010, 09:22 PM

Aren't there 15 days to the event? It started two days ago.

maynardjames · 02/17/2010, 10:21 AM

i think it lasts as long as they want it to.it`s like the whole country shuts down over there. have had to deal with this from china vendors at work.

lighthouze08 · 02/17/2010, 01:51 PM

still waiting for the wheel and the rest of my order, i didn't want them to ship the rest without the wheel. Hopefully it will be in stock soon

P.S ordered many things from them, love the customer service, top notch in my opinion

maynardjames · 02/21/2010, 10:56 PM

chinese new year over yet?

Jeremy B. · 02/22/2010, 11:19 AM

Should be over as of today!

maynardjames · 02/22/2010, 01:03 PM

great

JMalone81 · 02/23/2010, 12:33 AM

Nice!I hope they come in soon

moondoggy4 · 02/26/2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maynardjames

chinese new year over yet?

Yep now it is the Chinese Hang Over:

moondoggy4 · 02/26/2010, 10:05 PM

Well I cheated I got my Red Demon from Jon at RAP but I still have not installed it yet Is there a trick to doing it I have a I-Tech 200 with the Sicce pump. I did buy my purple impeller here though. PS Jon told me that two of the pinwheels where longer then the others and to just cut them shorter.

Buganddoug · 02/26/2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Yep now it is the Chinese Hang Over:

Now i like that

Tomoko Schum · 02/28/2010, 12:09 PM

How easy is it to replace the stock white one with a new Red Demon pinwheel on Octopus Extreme 200 with a sicce pump?

Buganddoug · 02/28/2010, 12:23 PM

Super Easy and boy do I mean Easy!!

Tomoko Schum · 02/28/2010, 12:49 PM

Thanks. I am a tiny woman with little muscle power. Tools and I don't always get along, either

. They like to bite me

.

Can I just pull off the white pinwheel from the impellar shaft and put the new one on? I have not figured out how to take the housing apart to get to the pinwheel. I must say that it makes cleaning a bit tough.

Buganddoug · 02/28/2010, 02:00 PM

You can make a tool to remove the Volute. Jon Warner and I came up with this idea and it will make removing the Volute 100% easier. here is the link.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1743601

02/09/2010, 12:40 PM	#51
StrategicReef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,659	PPW go out of commission quickly.. I think I know why, it's because it needs a stopper/spacer to stop the wheel / impeller magnet from popping in and out and prolonged rattle is stressing the key way, upon restarting. I try to not turn off my skimmer unless absolutely required.. I asked the manufacterer to consider making a little spacer but no luck, but it may cause the wheel to not start more often, who knows. However performance is GREAT. Since the WM red demon appears to have longer spokes this should be similar to having a stopper.. Of course this is pure speculation, it can't be worse. PPW problems: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=16418989 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1773039 http://web1.reefcentral.com/forums/s....php?t=1777862 From this picture taken from the 1st page, I am also hoping the longer "neck" of the WM wheel to relief our skimmers from starting problems as it is that tiny bit of clearance that might help to prevent the back of the wheel binding / not starting. Last edited by StrategicReef; 02/09/2010 at 12:50 PM.

02/09/2010, 12:51 PM	#52
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	[QUOTE=StrategicReef;16553805]PPW go out of commission quickly.. I think I know why, it's because it needs a stopper/spacer to stop the wheel / impeller magnet from popping in and out and prolonged rattle is stressing the key way, upon restarting. I try to not turn off my skimmer unless absolutely required.. I asked the manufacterer to consider making a little spacer but no luck, but it may cause the wheel to not start more often, who knows. However performance is GREAT. Since the WM red demon appears to have longer spokes this should be similar to having a stopper.. Of course this is pure speculation, it can't be worse. thats what my problem was. they do work great when they are working. i never turn my skimmer off. i have short power outages here for just a few seconds & it stops ppw & wont start back. blowing in airline worked a while. keyway wore out after about 6 months on first & 4 months on second __________________ if your 555 Current Tank Info: 120 rr dual overflows, solarflare t5 fixture,octo extreme 200,vortech mp40w esx2. brs reactor for carbon, brs reactor for gfo, 40 gal breeder sump

02/10/2010, 12:11 PM	#55
Warner Marine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 308	Red Pinwheels still not in-stock... we'll update once we have them here and ship to Premium Aquatics, hopefully soon. __________________ Jon To build a great reef... you need the right tools! The Home of ECOBAK!

02/10/2010, 12:22 PM	#56
Buganddoug X NJRC Vice President Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastampton NJ Posts: 1,068	I have not had any restart issues with the Warner Marine Red pinwheel. All so no popping in and out and no rattle from it. __________________ Daniel NJRC X Vice President Nj Reefers Club Current Tank Info: 220 Gallon Heavily stock tank Reef and Fish. 100 gallon sump, ATI Power cone IS Protein skimmer, Warner Warine MR100. 4 AI Hydra 52 HD LEDS running Warner Marine EcoBAK bio pellets,Warner Marine additives

02/15/2010, 09:50 AM	#58
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	just wanted to bump up. have my fingers crossed for this week __________________ if your 555 Current Tank Info: 120 rr dual overflows, solarflare t5 fixture,octo extreme 200,vortech mp40w esx2. brs reactor for carbon, brs reactor for gfo, 40 gal breeder sump

02/09/2010, 01:19 PM	#53
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	I have been out of the office for the last few days, but will get tracking tomorrow morning and find out where they're at if not in yet.

02/10/2010, 12:45 PM	#57
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Thanks for updating us Jon, sorry for the delay guys.

02/16/2010, 01:03 PM	#59
GaryR1984 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 974	me too. this starts five weeks...

02/16/2010, 03:47 PM	#60
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	I apologize guys, I know Jon @ Warner Marine is working to get these in as fast as he possibly can.

02/16/2010, 07:51 PM	#61
Warner Marine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 308	The delay was unexpected... but we'll have them after Chinese New Year Holiday. But the wait will be worth it everyone... __________________ Jon To build a great reef... you need the right tools! The Home of ECOBAK!

02/16/2010, 09:22 PM	#62
GaryR1984 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 974	Aren't there 15 days to the event? It started two days ago.

02/17/2010, 10:21 AM	#63
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	i think it lasts as long as they want it to.it`s like the whole country shuts down over there. have had to deal with this from china vendors at work. __________________ if your 555 Current Tank Info: 120 rr dual overflows, solarflare t5 fixture,octo extreme 200,vortech mp40w esx2. brs reactor for carbon, brs reactor for gfo, 40 gal breeder sump

02/17/2010, 01:51 PM	#64
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	still waiting for the wheel and the rest of my order, i didn't want them to ship the rest without the wheel. Hopefully it will be in stock soon P.S ordered many things from them, love the customer service, top notch in my opinion __________________ _____________

02/21/2010, 10:56 PM	#65
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	chinese new year over yet? __________________ if your 555 Current Tank Info: 120 rr dual overflows, solarflare t5 fixture,octo extreme 200,vortech mp40w esx2. brs reactor for carbon, brs reactor for gfo, 40 gal breeder sump

02/22/2010, 11:19 AM	#66
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Should be over as of today!

02/22/2010, 01:03 PM	#67
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	great __________________ if your 555 Current Tank Info: 120 rr dual overflows, solarflare t5 fixture,octo extreme 200,vortech mp40w esx2. brs reactor for carbon, brs reactor for gfo, 40 gal breeder sump

02/23/2010, 12:33 AM	#68
JMalone81 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Joliet IL Posts: 1,040	Nice!I hope they come in soon

02/26/2010, 10:05 PM	#70
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Well I cheated I got my Red Demon from Jon at RAP but I still have not installed it yet Is there a trick to doing it I have a I-Tech 200 with the Sicce pump. I did buy my purple impeller here though. PS Jon told me that two of the pinwheels where longer then the others and to just cut them shorter.

02/28/2010, 12:09 PM	#72
Tomoko Schum Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 4,166	How easy is it to replace the stock white one with a new Red Demon pinwheel on Octopus Extreme 200 with a sicce pump?

02/28/2010, 12:23 PM	#73
Buganddoug X NJRC Vice President Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastampton NJ Posts: 1,068	Super Easy and boy do I mean Easy!! __________________ Daniel NJRC X Vice President Nj Reefers Club Current Tank Info: 220 Gallon Heavily stock tank Reef and Fish. 100 gallon sump, ATI Power cone IS Protein skimmer, Warner Warine MR100. 4 AI Hydra 52 HD LEDS running Warner Marine EcoBAK bio pellets,Warner Marine additives

02/28/2010, 12:49 PM	#74
Tomoko Schum Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 4,166	Thanks. I am a tiny woman with little muscle power. Tools and I don't always get along, either . They like to bite me . Can I just pull off the white pinwheel from the impellar shaft and put the new one on? I have not figured out how to take the housing apart to get to the pinwheel. I must say that it makes cleaning a bit tough.

02/28/2010, 02:00 PM	#75
Buganddoug X NJRC Vice President Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastampton NJ Posts: 1,068	You can make a tool to remove the Volute. Jon Warner and I came up with this idea and it will make removing the Volute 100% easier. here is the link. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1743601 __________________ Daniel NJRC X Vice President Nj Reefers Club Current Tank Info: 220 Gallon Heavily stock tank Reef and Fish. 100 gallon sump, ATI Power cone IS Protein skimmer, Warner Warine MR100. 4 AI Hydra 52 HD LEDS running Warner Marine EcoBAK bio pellets,Warner Marine additives