Current USA Wavemaker Hardwire Help

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I've since upgraded my current usa wavemakers to the 1100gph and have the 660gph laying around. Any idea how I can wire it to run full power through an outlet? I assume its 12v. Thanks in advance
 

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Do you not have a driver for the pump and do you happen to have a schematic? I would assume you would need to get one and purchase a 120v to 12v transformer and at 12V it would run 100% but you need to know if 12 volts is in fact the power for the pump. And a schematic would be great.
 
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Do you not have a driver for the pump and do you happen to have a schematic? I would assume you would need to get one and purchase a 120v to 12v transformer and at 12V it would run 100% but you need to know if 12 volts is in fact the power for the pump. And a schematic would be great.
Current USA's manifold can only hold 3 pumps and they are all occupied. I dont have a schematic. Looks like the website says its 24v
 
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I think the pumps itself is 12v because each pump requires the included 12v power blocks
 

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The manifolds are only $11.50 on Amazon. You'll likely spend more than this trying to rig something. However, I think you may need a 2nd controller as well. I don't know if you can start them running and then disconnect the controller. I've never tried.

 
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Switching the controller back and forth sounds like it should work. Ill try and unplug the controller. Id be amazed if it works
 

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