Any way to boost power of Wavebox 6208?

Michael Hoaster · 04/24/2019, 04:18 PM

I have a Wavebox 6208 in a 180 gallon tall aquarium, which is near the maximum size recommended for this model. I'm not getting a very big wave - around a half inch. I was hoping there was a way to bump up the power to get a bigger wave. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

rvitko · 04/25/2019, 07:50 AM

There are a lot of variables, I would generally say 3/4" will be the maximum possible.

1) Make sure the power supply is set to 24V, the newest power supplies are 24V only, but older ones have jumpers and can be set 12-24V, 1 jumper is installed, usually 18V and 5 are in a baggy. I have not checked recently which model power supply is included but in general we used the jumpers with wave boxes and may still, so you could adjust wave height.

2) Make sure the wave tuning is optimal, a perfect sea saw, if it is sloshy or two waves, it is not tuned to the optimal single wave frequency.

3) Your wave will always be shorter with an end overflow, the energy spills into the overflow and is lost, you can reduce this loss with a durso pipe that brings the water level up to just about even with the teeth of the overflow. Just a small drop for surface skimming, but very close.

04/24/2019, 04:18 PM	#1
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Any way to boost power of Wavebox 6208? I have a Wavebox 6208 in a 180 gallon tall aquarium, which is near the maximum size recommended for this model. I'm not getting a very big wave - around a half inch. I was hoping there was a way to bump up the power to get a bigger wave. Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

04/25/2019, 07:50 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	There are a lot of variables, I would generally say 3/4" will be the maximum possible. 1) Make sure the power supply is set to 24V, the newest power supplies are 24V only, but older ones have jumpers and can be set 12-24V, 1 jumper is installed, usually 18V and 5 are in a baggy. I have not checked recently which model power supply is included but in general we used the jumpers with wave boxes and may still, so you could adjust wave height. 2) Make sure the wave tuning is optimal, a perfect sea saw, if it is sloshy or two waves, it is not tuned to the optimal single wave frequency. 3) Your wave will always be shorter with an end overflow, the energy spills into the overflow and is lost, you can reduce this loss with a durso pipe that brings the water level up to just about even with the teeth of the overflow. Just a small drop for surface skimming, but very close. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish