Issue with ecotec powerheads

FiremanRick · Jun 3, 2016

So.. A bit of a "first world problem" here. But is there a way I can keep 2 of my mp40's from pairing with my mp10's that are installed on a different tank? The 40's are on my 200dd in my basement, and the 10's are on a 90 in my upstairs living room. I guess it's not the end of the world, but when I put one set into feed mode, the others do the same. Not sure how this happened..

jnw240reef · Jun 3, 2016

What are you using to control them?

reefwiser · Jun 3, 2016

Have you set up two different ranks in Ecotech Live. You need to do this an assign them to the correct aquarium.

FiremanRick · Jun 3, 2016

I'm just using the wireless controllers that come with them. I've never used ecotech live.

FiremanRick · Jun 3, 2016

I don't have a reeflink either

reefwiser · Jun 4, 2016

You really don't get the full function of the powerheads with out Ecotech live.
You can run different modes at different times of the day anti sync of a master powerhead and use you phone to turn on the feed mode if you want. Reeflink gives you this ability. The issue you have with reeflink is that it likes to be plugged into a Ethernet connection. So I plugged it into my power line Ethernet adapter I use for my TV,TIVO and AppleTV.
Also if you buy a used Reeflink. Make sure the seller removes it from their Ecotech live account. Otherwise you will have to contact EcoTech to get it removed from their account.

Breadman03 · Jun 4, 2016

An alternative to Reeflink would be to use an Apex controller with the WXM wireless module. Reeflink would be cheaper up front, but Apex has much greater capability.

rayn · Jun 4, 2016

At some point, somehow they all got synced together. I would go in and reset them all. Then program the two on each tank together.

I have dual mp40 on one tank, then a mp40 and mp10 on another tank. All in my fosh room and they don't communicate between tanks. No reeflink or anything there either.