Jebao to Apex Adapter

RamsReef · Mar 9, 2019

Calpoly2103 said:
That's unfortunate you have to use both of the power supplies with the newer SW model. I feel if i wanted to save an outlet my only choice would be to go with the older RW model.

You can order a standard 12v power supply with double the wattage and make one that can feed both controllers. Also who cares about standard 120v outlet, these dont need a switched outlet if you are controlling speed via apex.

RamsReef · Mar 9, 2019

Calpoly2103 said:
So, if you program your SW-4 powerheads with the Apex, but still have the SW4 controllers hooked up, what settings do you have your SW4 controllers on?

Thanks

As soon as you put voltage on the pins it switches.

Calpoly2103 · Mar 9, 2019

Ramasule said:
As soon as you put voltage on the pins it switches.

I see...so just plug the power supplies into a non apex strip. Gotcha.

Do you have any experience with back up battery for the jebao SW-4's? I am thinking the one on fishstreet, but it looks like its only for "pumps". Would I be able to hook up a jebao to a backup battery?

https://www.fish-street.com/battery-coralbox-powercell-for-backup-jebao-pump-dc-pump

Thanks!

Calpoly2103 · Mar 9, 2019

Upon reading further, it looks like that powercell will work for the RW pump, however, there is no mention of whether its compatible with the SW-4 model..