Does anybody know how the new tunze controller works?

[KingAh123]

So, I just got the new Tunze 9012 DC skimmer for my tank, and it came with the new controller.

The problem is, I have no idea how it works, and it seems like it wasn’t even designed to be used with a skimmer. For example, I tried the wave function just for fun, but now I can’t turn it off. The manual included with the skimmer shows the old controller... There’s no guide on how the new one is supposed to work. Does anyone know?

 

[JGT]

Yea, that controller looks like it’s for a Tunze Turbelle power head.

 

[KingAh123]

Yea, that controller looks like it’s for a Tunze Turbelle power head.

My question, why did they include this with a skimmer? :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

 

[JGT]

Either it was a mistake or the skimmer uses a Turbelle power head and it’s meant to be run on a constant flow mode so the controller could be used but with no pulsing or change in flow.

 

[JGT]

#TUNZE is on here. Maybe they’ll respond.

 

[KingAh123]

Either it was a mistake or the skimmer uses a Turbelle power head and it’s meant to be run on a constant flow mode so the controller could be used but with no pulsing or change in flow.

I figured it out, I think, so if you change min power and max power to the same flow rate it will be constant.

 

[JGT]

I figured it out, I think, so if you change min power and max power to the same flow rate it will be constant.

As I figured. That would be the only way it would make sense. Wouldn’t want your skimmer pulsing. :)

 

[KingAh123]

As I figured. That would be the only way it would make sense. Wouldn’t want your skimmer pulsing. :)

At least I can say I have a skimmer with a wave mode... what a weird design. :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

 

[Reefering1]

Does it return to the same settings after losing power?

 

[KingAh123]

Does it return to the same settings after losing power?

It does not.