Jebao OW wave maker questions

[vincel892]

In the process of building a 720 gallon plywood aquarium (see thread in DIY if interested ).
Will be probably be running two jebao pumps in the sump rated at 4000-5000 gph (adjustable).
Was looking at the most cost effective way to add some additional flow in the tank so that all debris and detritus gets filtered out.
I was hoping to use 1 or 2 jebao OW wave makers for this but the thickness of the plywood (1.5") would probably not allow the magnet to function properly.
I was thinking of doing a similar thing as the "king of diy" and add a glass panel in the back right corner of the tank. For those who don't know what im talking about, I will link the video (

) @ 06:45.
The only difference for me is that the water will still flow behind this panel.
I know the Ecotech MP wave makers have a wet and dry side. Was wondering if this is the same for the Jebao OW pumps?
Essentially, my questions is whether i can have both the fan side and magnet side of the Jebao OW submerged in the water.

Thanks

 

[TwoHedWlf]

In the process of building a 720 gallon plywood aquarium (see thread in DIY if interested ).
Will be probably be running two jebao pumps in the sump rated at 4000-5000 gph (adjustable).
Was looking at the most cost effective way to add some additional flow in the tank so that all debris and detritus gets filtered out.
I was hoping to use 1 or 2 jebao OW wave makers for this but the thickness of the plywood (1.5") would probably not allow the magnet to function properly.
I was thinking of doing a similar thing as the "king of diy" and add a glass panel in the back right corner of the tank. For those who don't know what im talking about, I will link the video (

) @ 06:45.
The only difference for me is that the water will still flow behind this panel.
I know the Ecotech MP wave makers have a wet and dry side. Was wondering if this is the same for the Jebao OW pumps?
Essentially, my questions is whether i can have both the fan side and magnet side of the Jebao OW submerged in the water.

Thanks

The OW pumps the magnet side is just a magnet...Well, magnet and some plastic and rubber. I don't see any obvious issue having it in the water, but I'm not sure it's waterproof. Give it a couple coats with polyurethane if you're worried maybe?

That big of a tank I'd go with a pair of OW-50s. My OW-20s are great in a 440L tank.

 

[esoxlucius]

The magnetic force is unlikely to be strong enough through twin ply as you mentioned. However, If you don't want a glass or acrylic panel in your display tank with your magnet submerged then there is another way, but it will only work if you plan on keeping the powerhead in the same place for the lifetime of your tank.

If you cut a small diameter circular hole in the outer sheet of ply where your powerhead is going you could slot your magnet in the hole and that way it will only have to attract the powerhead body through one sheet thickness. Your tanks structural stability will still be ok and your goal of having the powerhead attached in the conventional way will be achieved.

But like I said, once it's positioned it will be permanent, unless you plan on cutting a load more holes in the outer skin everytime you chose to re locate it.

 

[vincel892]

The OW pumps the magnet side is just a magnet...Well, magnet and some plastic and rubber. I don't see any obvious issue having it in the water, but I'm not sure it's waterproof. Give it a couple coats with polyurethane if you're worried maybe?

That big of a tank I'd go with a pair of OW-50s. My OW-20s are great in a 440L tank.

Thanks for the info. Ill try to email the company to get a definite answer. A couple coats of epoxy doesnt sound like a bad idea given that Ill probably have extra from waterproofing the inside.

The magnetic force is unlikely to be strong enough through twin ply as you mentioned. However, If you don't want a glass or acrylic panel in your display tank with your magnet submerged then there is another way, but it will only work if you plan on keeping the powerhead in the same place for the lifetime of your tank.

If you cut a small diameter circular hole in the outer sheet of ply where your powerhead is going you could slot your magnet in the hole and that way it will only have to attract the powerhead body through one sheet thickness. Your tanks structural stability will still be ok and your goal of having the powerhead attached in the conventional way will be achieved.

But like I said, once it's positioned it will be permanent, unless you plan on cutting a load more holes in the outer skin everytime you chose to re locate it.

That's creative and something I never considered. The tank will actually have two viewing panels on the front and left side. The glass will be 3/4" thick. I wanted the outside to look as clean as possible so I was hesitant to have the wavemakers mounted directly on the glass. However, this would be the simplest solution.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Thanks for the info. Ill try to email the company to get a definite answer. A couple coats of epoxy doesnt sound like a bad idea given that Ill probably have extra from waterproofing the inside.


That's creative and something I never considered. The tank will actually have two viewing panels on the front and left side. The glass will be 3/4" thick. I wanted the outside to look as clean as possible so I was hesitant to have the wavemakers mounted directly on the glass. However, this would be the simplest solution.

There's also the option of just siliconing/epoxying a couple of suction cups to the inside half and sticking it to the side of the tank. That would at least make the outside look tidy.