Placement and how many Vortech's for a wave in a 48x48x25 cube?

BreadmanMike · 11/22/2007, 10:47 AM

I have a 48x48x25 cube with 3/4" front and sides and a 1" back (because of an external overflow). I know you are working on a version for 1" thick tanks, but maybe to get a wave I'll have to put them on the sides anyways???

Do you know how many I would need and where I would have to place them to get a wave? Also take into consideration that I have a single overflow on the back side. Having a wave go from front to back would probably cause the overflow to not get water when the wave peaks in the center.

Hope I didn't confuse you...

Here is an image of the tank before I filled it so you can see what I'm talking about.

Fuppets · 11/22/2007, 07:11 PM

First of all nice tank. Where did you get that gem? I gotta come and see that.

2+ depending on how tall of a wave you want. probably 4 would be the best. 2 on each side. Maybe even 6, 3 on each side. That would be pretty impressive to see. I have a spare pump I can bring by for you to check out. I'm sure 1 will not make much of a wave but you can see what this thing is capable of.

Shawn

JRaquatics · 11/28/2007, 10:54 AM

I would start with 2 and place them on the left side 8" down and around 18" apart. you will get a nice wave. How do you plan on keeping you sons hands off of it though?

BreadmanMike · 11/28/2007, 11:07 AM

I'm more worried about how they will look on the side of my tank then my son touching them. I wish I could put them on the back, but that's 1" thick.

JRaquatics · 11/28/2007, 11:41 AM

They don't look bad at all. I am putting min on the sides. Friends keep asking me how I drilled my tank. They mount really clean.

Take Fuppets offer on the pump test. That will give you a better idea of its possibilities.

BreadmanMike · 11/28/2007, 11:45 AM

I just wonder if one will be enough since I have six modded 6025's and penductors on my return already.

JRaquatics · 11/28/2007, 12:06 PM

I don't think one will be enough to get an even wave. you might be able to get rid of a couple 6025s though.

11/22/2007, 10:47 AM	#1
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,251	Placement and how many Vortech's for a wave in a 48x48x25 cube? I have a 48x48x25 cube with 3/4" front and sides and a 1" back (because of an external overflow). I know you are working on a version for 1" thick tanks, but maybe to get a wave I'll have to put them on the sides anyways??? Do you know how many I would need and where I would have to place them to get a wave? Also take into consideration that I have a single overflow on the back side. Having a wave go from front to back would probably cause the overflow to not get water when the wave peaks in the center. Hope I didn't confuse you... Here is an image of the tank before I filled it so you can see what I'm talking about.

11/22/2007, 07:11 PM	#2
Fuppets Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Riding, with the Posse Posts: 1,132	First of all nice tank. Where did you get that gem? I gotta come and see that. 2+ depending on how tall of a wave you want. probably 4 would be the best. 2 on each side. Maybe even 6, 3 on each side. That would be pretty impressive to see. I have a spare pump I can bring by for you to check out. I'm sure 1 will not make much of a wave but you can see what this thing is capable of. Shawn

11/28/2007, 10:54 AM	#3
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 6,553	I would start with 2 and place them on the left side 8" down and around 18" apart. you will get a nice wave. How do you plan on keeping you sons hands off of it though?

11/28/2007, 11:07 AM	#4
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,251	I'm more worried about how they will look on the side of my tank then my son touching them. I wish I could put them on the back, but that's 1" thick.

11/28/2007, 11:41 AM	#5
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 6,553	They don't look bad at all. I am putting min on the sides. Friends keep asking me how I drilled my tank. They mount really clean. Take Fuppets offer on the pump test. That will give you a better idea of its possibilities.

11/28/2007, 11:45 AM	#6
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,251	I just wonder if one will be enough since I have six modded 6025's and penductors on my return already.

11/28/2007, 12:06 PM	#7
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 6,553	I don't think one will be enough to get an even wave. you might be able to get rid of a couple 6025s though.