Jebao WP-40

[cmantis]

oh, I'm out of date, the pumps can work with Apex now??
Is this a straight forward task?

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/143186-jebao-wp-40-a.html#post1311061

 

[bhazard451]

Thanks for this thread. I spliced a reefangel wire and connected straight to my apex. Thanks BHazard and all of the work you did.

The Reef Angel guys made it nice and easy (and cheaper) for us with the cable.

If you're able to make any good profiles, please share them. Mine are very basic, and I no longer have an Apex.

Looking forward to seeing more impressions and tanks with these from the GB.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

A video of 1xWP25 in 30" 20G long tank at W1 and Dial all the way clockwise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r960fXP2FNc&feature=youtu.be

 

[tunicata]

hm, I will need to get the RA Jebao cord and then find out what it looks like to splice it and make it work with the apex.

Ty!

 

[bhazard451]

hm, I will need to get the RA Jebao cord and then find out what it looks like to splice it and make it work with the apex.

Ty!

It's very easy. You just cut the end off of the Reef Angel cable with the connector. You'll have two wires, which attach to your apex cable. If you don't have an apex cable, I listed instructions on how to make one for cheap in the OP.

 

[BaaMNYC]

How often do you guy clean your wp40? I've had mine for only a month or two but it looks like its losing gph

 

[bhazard451]

How often do you guy clean your wp40? I've had mine for only a month or two but it looks like its losing gph

I'm at the 6 month mark and mine definitely needs a vinegar bath.

 

[MrBanGa]

Best pump I ever used so far everything gets action . W1 turn all the way to the left on my 70G ..

 

[cmantis]

I thought of an idea today. If it is too strong do you think this might work:

Put it on the lowest setting and then use the night sensor with a piece of electrical tape over it? Would that cut the power even more? I haven't had a chance to test mine just popped into my head when talking to someone today.

 

[Rob&Gab]

thats a good idea mantis. cause on the 45G its still strong on the lowest setting.

 

[tunicata]

I usually put in the sensor when I want it running really low (in addition to the low setting). Where and how my controller sits, it's usually on night mode anyway.


oh, mine definitely needs a bath. I get lazy though because it's not like I'm using its full gph potential anyway!!!

 

[d5332]

I am very happy with the wp40, stayed away all summer so I am not up to speed with this old vs. new thing but did sell my MP40s and MP10s over the summer.

IF ANYONE IS TIRED OF THEIR WP'S PLEASE PM ME, I AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER PUMP

 

[AquaDan]

I just hooked up my WP40's and its unbelievable how much detritus they kicked up into the water column and that's on the low setting! Can't wait to see their full potential.

 

[bhazard451]

I am very happy with the wp40, stayed away all summer so I am not up to speed with this old vs. new thing but did sell my MP40s and MP10s over the summer.

IF ANYONE IS TIRED OF THEIR WP'S PLEASE PM ME, I AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER PUMP

I have a WP-60 on order from fish street. I may have 1 or 2 WPs for sale if I like the 60 more.

Look into the WP-60. It's not much bigger, and it is only ~$107 shipped, which is just a few dollars more than the WP40. It looks to match or surpass the $700 MP60 and higher end Tunze models in power/flow, which is still to be seen. You could probably stick two of these in a 400 gallon and under tank, or 1 for anything under 210g and call it a day, which is just awesome.

The WP's have proven themselves over the 7 months I've had them in my tank. Not one issue, and ran flawlessly over an Apex/Reef Angel for me. They will need a cleaning every few months, just like any other pump, for continued best performance.

 

[d5332]

Ok, keep me in mind should you decide to sell the wp40s.

I am not in a hurry

I have a WP-60 on order from fish street. I may have 1 or 2 WPs for sale if I like the 60 more.

Look into the WP-60. It's not much bigger, and it is only ~$107 shipped, which is just a few dollars more than the WP40. It looks to match or surpass the $700 MP60 and higher end Tunze models in power/flow, which is still to be seen. You could probably stick two of these in a 400 gallon and under tank, or 1 for anything under 210g and call it a day, which is just awesome.

The WP's have proven themselves over the 7 months I've had them in my tank. Not one issue, and ran flawlessly over an Apex/Reef Angel for me. They will need a cleaning every few months, just like any other pump, for continued best performance.

 

[BaaMNYC]

I feel it loses significant power faster than my Koralia. I feel you have to clean it more often.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I feel it loses significant power faster than my Koralia. I feel you have to clean it more often.

If it provides more flow than the Koralia than it's logical since more detritus passes thru it. If provides same amount of the flow as before, than I should look into the grid design and check whether something can be suggested to Jebao to improve.

 

[bhazard451]

If it provides more flow than the Koralia than it's logical since more detritus passes thru it. If provides same amount of the flow as before, than I should look into the grid design and check whether something can be suggested to Jebao to improve.

Some sort of prefilter would possibly help... like a pantyhose type material. After cleaning, you can see significant gunk buildup inside and from what is removed.

 

[cmantis]

Some sort of prefilter would possibly help... like a pantyhose type material. After cleaning, you can see significant gunk buildup inside and from what is removed.

You could probably use the same material I use to make filter socks:
drain sleeve sock

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

You could probably use the same material I use to make filter socks:
drain sleeve sock

How much is a roll? I cannot find the price on the HD website.