Electronics Experts? Random question on pumps

[mike31154]

While the pulsing mode on the VorTechs is pretty cool and has its benefits, it's also harder on the pump than running it in the other modes which ramp the speed up & down more gradually. If you decide to proceed with using a VorTech controller, make sure it can handle the power requirements of the pump you're hooking it up to, otherwise you risk cooking the transistor(s) inside the controller. You already own VorTech, so you likely know they're capable of the most varied flow pattern when you run multiple pumps with the controllers communicating with each other. It will be difficult to replicate that with a single pump.

Not sure you've heard about 'Oceans Motions', & I don't have personal experience with one, but one of those might be a better option. It's simply a manifold on your pump plumbing outside the tank with a rotating cylinder that delivers the flow alternately to different outputs.

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by mike31154

Not sure you've heard about 'Oceans Motions', & I don't have personal experience with one, but one of those might be a better option. .

Talk with Paul if you deside to go this route, he has a million ideas and can help you figure out what you need.

[Alberta-newb]

Thank you all for the insightful discussion. I'm going to continue looking into my options, I just like the idea of the controllability the DC pumps provide. Looks like a lot of DIY projects out there with similar ideas. Just a matter of finding out what works well and pros and cons of each. I'll keep you all posted, I just hated the idea of a Vortech controller rolling around my drawer unused ;-)

I'll look into the ocean motions as well, and the use of eductors on the outlets.

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by Alberta-newb

Thank you all for the insightful discussion. I'm going to continue looking into my options, I just like the idea of the controllability the DC pumps provide. Looks like a lot of DIY projects out there with similar ideas. Just a matter of finding out what works well and pros and cons of each. I'll keep you all posted, I just hated the idea of a Vortech controller rolling around my drawer unused ;-)

I'll look into the ocean motions as well, and the use of eductors on the outlets.

Im control through my profilux, but im sure it would be easy enough to try some other controller. Do you have a controller at all? Or are you looking for a stand alone type deal.

[Alberta-newb]

Originally Posted by The Codfather

Im control through my profilux, but im sure it would be easy enough to try some other controller. Do you have a controller at all? Or are you looking for a stand alone type deal.

Currently don't have a controller, may go with Profilux in the future (especially if I go with the Mitras). Was thinking of a basic standalone with simple pulse for now as its difficult to stay on budget with my latest build (120"x30"x29")