power heads?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by barkrulz, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. barkrulz

    barkrulz Astrea Snail

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    looking for some good powerheads to use with a wave maker.

    anyone know if the korila (sp) 120v ones that are called 1 2 3 4 and i think a 5 can be placed on a timer and what would be the max cycle rate they would handle.

    i know there are some made specifically for use with certain controlers but they tend to be much more expensive.
     
    barkrulz, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. bc219

    bc219 Millepora

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    I would not put mine on a timer personally because when they start to get dirty they don't start up. That might be my lack of care, but I wouldn't want to risk burning up the motor in them. That's just me though.
     
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  3. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I also have a Koralia I have to hand start. Probably needs to be cleaned.

    When they were new they made a ton of noise when they started up. I wouldn't use them on a timer for that reason.
     
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