Jebao WP-40

[bhazard451]

where did you get it from and will it allow you to use some of the vortech settings already in the apex?

The module is listed in the how-to I wrote on the first page. It runs around $40, which is almost half the cost of the pump itself. I've been looking into cheaper options, and I may have found one shipped from china. I'll test it once I get it.

I figured the Vortech settings may only work with the WXM module, but I'll give them a shot tonight. I doubt it'll work, but who knows.

 

[SPotter]

great! have you looked at what the guys at reef angel came up with? Im curious if that will work on the apex as well.

 

[bhazard451]

great! have you looked at what the guys at reef angel came up with? Im curious if that will work on the apex as well.

Their programming wont work, but the harness will.

Their cable removes the Jebao controller completely. That is fine for a Reef Angel, where they can program random flow ramping, but the apex programming is more rigid and won't allow it. Keeping the jebao controller connected keeps that option with the ELSE mode.

 

[bhazard451]

This is the first I've heard of someone not liking the pump, but it looks like he has a faulty mount. It should lock the pump in place well before moving that far back, and it should never touch the wall of the tank like that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPzwhnQ2TAQ

 

[DeeFromBrooklyn]

Objective Opinion

While there are many side and views on the performance of a product I find this very helpful. I have used several products from Jebao and had quite the bang for the buck. Have any of you had any noise issues with the pump? I have an Apex but don't see the need if the unit comes with the night sensor. It's listed for $85 on the site listed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPSmuNEmtbs

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[bhazard451]

I got the two pumps synced with the apex! Just like I thought, it makes a giant wave at 70% intensity. Going to make a vid later of it. It easily pushes more water than my MP40's did.

The Vortech modes for the WXM module do not work for these.

 

[kres1024]

I got the two pumps synced with the apex! Just like I thought, it makes a giant wave at 70% intensity. Going to make a vid later of it. It easily pushes more water than my MP40's did.

The Vortech modes for the WXM module do not work for these.

Can the jabao cable from RA be used with the reef keeper ?

 

[bhazard451]

Can the jabao cable from RA be used with the reef keeper ?

You might have to mod it a little, but it should.

 

[bhazard451]

I could only run both pumps anti-synced at 100% with my return pump off, or else there was a chance I'd spill over. Crazy powerful.

I need to find out how to write better profiles though. I'd like to be able to switch between a wave mode, and steady random flow at will with the flick of an outlet.

 

[MjG2000]

Keep us posted, very interesting, gonna look into them myself.

 

[kres1024]

You might have to mod it a little, but it should.

Great to know ., got a couple of these pumps coming in..

 

[bhazard451]

This is at 70%. I repeat... 70% synched

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Poq_722CEw

 

[fishman1069]

The pumps definitely look strong but the thing I dint like is there's no chaotic movement. I mean the corals look like they are just getting jerked back and forth instead of swaying in the flow.. The fish looked a little pissed with it also. JMO

 

[bhazard451]

The pumps definitely look strong but the thing I dint like is there's no chaotic movement. I mean the corals look like they are just getting jerked back and forth instead of swaying in the flow.. The fish looked a little pissed with it also. JMO

That's just a wave mode programmed into the apex with a tunze profile. The "ELSE" mode on the Jebao controller has the random flow, which I would use more often. There is no way I would run a wave that high normally.

I'm going to try that next, with just an intensity setting, and synched.

 

[ecvernon]

with an apex you could use a virtual outlet to turn on a specific profile. make a virtual outlet then turn each on and off at will

I could only run both pumps anti-synced at 100% with my return pump off, or else there was a chance I'd spill over. Crazy powerful.

I need to find out how to write better profiles though. I'd like to be able to switch between a wave mode, and steady random flow at will with the flick of an outlet.

 

[SPotter]

The pumps definitely look strong but the thing I dint like is there's no chaotic movement. I mean the corals look like they are just getting jerked back and forth instead of swaying in the flow.. The fish looked a little pissed with it also. JMO

I think if you run one on the W1 mode and one on the Else mode you should be able to get the waves and random chaotic movement.

 

[bhazard451]

This at 100%. It knocked an SPS colony off my rocks, and came close to overfilling my sump.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmbM686VIJQ

 

[SPotter]

Can you show us what it would look like with one set at W1 and one at set in the Else mode?

 

[ecvernon]

the video is impressive. I think the main test would be longevity of these products. Im not sure how can it compare to a tunze pump. Tunze are very reliable and come with two year warranties. I must admit that i am thinking of purchasing one to test out.

 

[bhazard451]

Last one of the night... this one is ELSE mode on the left side and the right on an apex programmed wave similar to W1 like in the previous videos. Both at ~60%.

This would actually be usable day to day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcQHRQ2TINw