Answer me this

BuschWacker · #1 02-28-2015, 03:34 PM

I thought I was the only one who wondered this. The jebao's aren't so bad, at least they have a quick connect at the controller, but my hydors need to be unplugged at my apex, which is inside a separate cabinet, etc. makes maintaining them much harder and that means my laziness usually wins. With all the recent advancements in power head tech, how is this still an issue?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 02-28-2015, 04:12 PM

Brad,

One of the reasons I am so happy with my Jebaos is that I can detach the powerhead from the controller at the quick connect and its only 6' of cable.

My HK pumps were always a pain to unplug and replug.

Anthony

ronau · #3 02-28-2015, 04:15 PM

Probably price and it adds another place for mechanical failure.

crimper · #4 02-28-2015, 04:20 PM

Buy a Jebao

Aquattro · #5 02-28-2015, 04:29 PM

Jebao are a bit better, but the 6' still runs behind the tank. Tunze is about 15' of cable. They all need a quick connect 2' from the pump

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #6 02-28-2015, 04:46 PM

2' of cable and if your powerhead is over a foot down, a little mishap while its disconnected and into the sw that open end goes. Then you're sitting there cursing and wondering why they make them with such short quick connect wires

Aquattro · #7 02-28-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

2' of cable and if your powerhead is over a foot down, a little mishap while its disconnected and into the sw that open end goes. Then you're sitting there cursing and wondering why they make them with such short quick connect wires

Ok, 2.5. 3. Whatever, just a connection somewhere before the controller plug in

Samw · #8 02-28-2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Jebao are a bit better, but the 6' still runs behind the tank. Tunze is about 15' of cable. They all need a quick connect 2' from the pump

Just wrap the first 4' around a cord wrap. Now it is 2' to the quick connect.

Aquattro · #9 02-28-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Samw

Just wrap the first 4' around a cord wrap. Now it is 2' to the quick connect.

No, Apex is 6 feet away. Just doing anything doesn't make the fact that a quick connect wouldn't be a good idea.

The Guy · #10 03-01-2015, 05:43 PM

quick disconnects are available from places like EB-Horseman wholesaler or similar places.