wavemaker design

ameno

ameno

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I'm looking at setting up a wavemaker on my 125g tank. What I was thinking about is setting up a closed loop system with the pump return going thru a tee with a silenoid valve on both sides of the tee, then running the pipe up to each side of the tank. The valves would open and close from a preset timer on a controller to set the wave motion to were you wanted. I haven't seen any information on anybody doing this but it seems like it would work. If anybody has tried this or has any ideas let me know.
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ameno

ameno

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I think so, I've never used one of those, but from what I've heard there noisy and you can't adjust the rate it swithes back and forth it adjust faster as the flow increases. I'm just trying to get alternating current and make a wave across the top.
 
ameno

ameno

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Ok this will work, I'm trying to find a valve, I'm looking at using a 3-way were one port fails (power off) open and the other opens with power on. then I would just need a simple controller to control power on and off. Anyone with any ideas for a valve let me know. So far the one I looked at thru work which was a 1" stainless steel was $1100. So thats out of the question. I'm looking at around 1200 gph. a 1" valve would be best but I could use a 3/4 and just bushing before and after the valve. There would be very little head loss doing it that way. I'll keep everyone posted on how this turns out. If I can find the right valve I think this will be the way to go.
 
reefforbrains

reefforbrains

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Use sprinkler manifolds from Lowes.
Just make sure to take them apart and remove all brass and replace with hard plastic parts. Might have to fabricate a little but should be complicated.
Its the controller for timing that is the expensive part.
 
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