Wavebox questions

REEF-DADDY · 11/02/2005, 07:29 AM

Hi,
The supplied brackets won't work for me. I've seen that you recommend a magnet and suction cups. Do you know who sells them? I can't seem to locate. If not do you think one mag, and one suction cup will suffice? Also any tuning tips? I am not exactly sure what to be looking for. My tank is 72x18x23 and very open. Thanks

steve the plumb · 11/02/2005, 07:35 AM

If I am not mistaken Tunze sells magnets for the turbelles.This magnet might work with the wave box.Try asking the dealer who sold you the unit.I know J&L Aquatics sells the tunze magnets(Canada)Maybe try Marine Depot they carry Tunze.Call them and ask.There are 2 diff magnets that goes with thickness of tank.

REEF-DADDY · 11/02/2005, 07:48 AM

Yeah the mags I've found but the suction cups are a mystery!

steve the plumb · 11/02/2005, 08:15 AM

why would you need the suction cups if you can use the magnets

REEF-DADDY · 11/02/2005, 08:35 AM

Roger reccomends doing it that way. I guess the top magnet, gets hung up on the trim.

rvitko · 11/02/2005, 08:48 AM

Exactly, on tanks with plastic trim the magnet sits up partially on the trim and it doesn't look good, if you have a cap, it won't work at all. If you use the sups at the top and the magnet holder at the bottom it is stable and while the cups aren't prefect and eventually they come loose and the box wobbles, they are cheap and a pack of 4 should last a year or more.

REEF-DADDY · 11/02/2005, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rvitko
Exactly, on tanks with plastic trim the magnet sits up partially on the trim and it doesn't look good, if you have a cap, it won't work at all. If you use the sups at the top and the magnet holder at the bottom it is stable and while the cups aren't prefect and eventually they come loose and the box wobbles, they are cheap and a pack of 4 should last a year or more.

do you know where to find those bad boys?

rvitko · 11/02/2005, 10:22 AM

Just ask for part 3060.44, they cost about $2.50 for a 4 pack.

arking_mark · 11/02/2005, 02:09 PM

Actually, I have a 180 gal AGA with overflows and trim. Setup is as follows with magnet or suction cup:
1. Attach suction cup or magnet to bottom of Wavebox
2. The top of the wavebox should be above the rim slightly with the wavebox top back against the rim. In the 180 AGA this is a perfect fit!

*Suction cup does not work nearly as well as magnet.

REEF-DADDY · 11/02/2005, 02:17 PM

cool, any tuning tips for me?

arking_mark · 11/02/2005, 02:21 PM

Tuning is a cinch. Just dial it up ever so slightly waiting 10-15 seconds untill you see everything rocking! Took me like 10 minutes from opening the box to getting the whole thing up and running. However, I do have some concerns about the tank stand and the water motion. See my other post.

REEF-DADDY · 11/02/2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by arking_mark
Tuning is a cinch. Just dial it up ever so slightly waiting 10-15 seconds untill you see everything rocking! Took me like 10 minutes from opening the box to getting the whole thing up and running. However, I do have some concerns about the tank stand and the water motion. See my other post.

Yeah I saw that, I've pretty much read everypost with the word wavebox in it over the last day. If my stand rocks I have bigger problems that the wavebox. It's made from 6x4 legs, 2x8's and the front is tied to the wall. I also have the bottom secured into the concrete with 3" nails!

arking_mark · 11/02/2005, 04:42 PM

My main concern with that stand is that it hold the tank level. If the stand is not level for the tank beware!

11/02/2005, 07:29 AM	#1
REEF-DADDY Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT Posts: 3,178	Wavebox questions Hi, The supplied brackets won't work for me. I've seen that you recommend a magnet and suction cups. Do you know who sells them? I can't seem to locate. If not do you think one mag, and one suction cup will suffice? Also any tuning tips? I am not exactly sure what to be looking for. My tank is 72x18x23 and very open. Thanks __________________ Steve 280 Gallon BB mixed reef PM bullet 3 powered by a PCX-70,400w HQI Radiums,Tunze Wavebox,AC III Litermeter III,PCX-70 pushing 2 Eductors,Geo 624 Ca Reactor,125 sump, Dart Return Current Tank Info: 280 SPS reef

11/02/2005, 07:48 AM	#3
REEF-DADDY Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT Posts: 3,178	Yeah the mags I've found but the suction cups are a mystery! __________________ Steve 280 Gallon BB mixed reef PM bullet 3 powered by a PCX-70,400w HQI Radiums,Tunze Wavebox,AC III Litermeter III,PCX-70 pushing 2 Eductors,Geo 624 Ca Reactor,125 sump, Dart Return Current Tank Info: 280 SPS reef

11/02/2005, 08:35 AM	#5
REEF-DADDY Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT Posts: 3,178	Roger reccomends doing it that way. I guess the top magnet, gets hung up on the trim. __________________ Steve 280 Gallon BB mixed reef PM bullet 3 powered by a PCX-70,400w HQI Radiums,Tunze Wavebox,AC III Litermeter III,PCX-70 pushing 2 Eductors,Geo 624 Ca Reactor,125 sump, Dart Return Current Tank Info: 280 SPS reef

11/02/2005, 08:48 AM	#6
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	Exactly, on tanks with plastic trim the magnet sits up partially on the trim and it doesn't look good, if you have a cap, it won't work at all. If you use the sups at the top and the magnet holder at the bottom it is stable and while the cups aren't prefect and eventually they come loose and the box wobbles, they are cheap and a pack of 4 should last a year or more. __________________ 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

11/02/2005, 10:22 AM	#8
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	Just ask for part 3060.44, they cost about $2.50 for a 4 pack. __________________ 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

11/02/2005, 07:35 AM	#2
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,752	If I am not mistaken Tunze sells magnets for the turbelles.This magnet might work with the wave box.Try asking the dealer who sold you the unit.I know J&L Aquatics sells the tunze magnets(Canada)Maybe try Marine Depot they carry Tunze.Call them and ask.There are 2 diff magnets that goes with thickness of tank.

11/02/2005, 08:15 AM	#4
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,752	why would you need the suction cups if you can use the magnets

11/02/2005, 02:09 PM	#9
arking_mark Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Potomac MD Posts: 58	Actually, I have a 180 gal AGA with overflows and trim. Setup is as follows with magnet or suction cup: 1. Attach suction cup or magnet to bottom of Wavebox 2. The top of the wavebox should be above the rim slightly with the wavebox top back against the rim. In the 180 AGA this is a perfect fit! *Suction cup does not work nearly as well as magnet.

11/02/2005, 02:17 PM	#10
REEF-DADDY Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT Posts: 3,178	cool, any tuning tips for me? __________________ Steve 280 Gallon BB mixed reef PM bullet 3 powered by a PCX-70,400w HQI Radiums,Tunze Wavebox,AC III Litermeter III,PCX-70 pushing 2 Eductors,Geo 624 Ca Reactor,125 sump, Dart Return Current Tank Info: 280 SPS reef

11/02/2005, 02:21 PM	#11
arking_mark Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Potomac MD Posts: 58	Tuning is a cinch. Just dial it up ever so slightly waiting 10-15 seconds untill you see everything rocking! Took me like 10 minutes from opening the box to getting the whole thing up and running. However, I do have some concerns about the tank stand and the water motion. See my other post.

11/02/2005, 04:42 PM	#13
arking_mark Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Potomac MD Posts: 58	My main concern with that stand is that it hold the tank level. If the stand is not level for the tank beware!