Jebao SLW Reviews?

[RobB'z Reef]

Any reviews on these pumps? they're like the Nero 5 clone. I've been a Jebao owner for return pumps since I started in the hobby like 3 years ago and not a single issue. I'm tempted to give them a try in the wavemaker's role. Any reviews on the SLW series?

I'm running an slw-15 in a 24% by weight kalkwasser solution (aka pure hell) for the last 110+ days now. Anything that can survive that long in that environment it gets my blessing at least. They use good ceramics in those things. For the price you can't beat it compared to some of that higher priced brand stuff.

 

[Gungo]

I am a huge fan of these wavemakers. I don't own them anymore but I would recommend them to anyone!!

 

[Shooter6]

I'm running an slw-15 in a 24% by weight kalkwasser solution (aka pure hell) for the last 110+ days now. Anything that can survive that long in that environment it gets my blessing at least. They use good ceramics in those things. For the price you can't beat it compared to some of that higher priced brand stuff.

I saw you mentioned that on your YouTube channel.
I have a question about something else you may be able to answer. Mind if I pm you?

 

[RobB'z Reef]

I saw you mentioned that on your YouTube channel.
I have a question about something else you may be able to answer. Mind if I pm you?

Yeah that's cool

 

[Cookiesreef]

Hello abit late to this haha, does anyone know if the slw 20 can go on the weir?

 

[Shooter6]

Hello abit late to this haha, does anyone know if the slw 20 can go on the weir?

I've not tried it YET myself but I will say the 2 magnets ,inner and outer appear to be made from exactly the same material. The inner one is fully exposed to saltwater. After 3+ years of use, no rust or corrosion of any kind.
I believe all the magnets they use are the rare earth type that are sw safe

 

[Jonreefer]

Hello abit late to this haha, does anyone know if the slw 20 can go on the weir?

I run both my AI Nero3 and MLW 10 on my AIO chamber so the magnets are always wet. No issues

 

[Shooter6]

I run both my AI Nero3 and MLW 10 on my AIO chamber so the magnets are always wet. No issues

Your exterior magnet is also submerged? That is what I figured, that the exterior magnet was sw safe as well!

 

[Jonreefer]

Your exterior magnet is also submerged? That is what I figured, that the exterior magnet was sw safe as well!

yep. That's the magnet that is inside the AIO chamber

 

[Snuggs]

Yes. That’s where I have mine

 

[jlm’s reef]

Sorry if this has already been answered, but the thread is too long to search through!!

For a 280L 120cm long tank, would you go the slw20 or slw30?

Thanks

 

[Acros]

Sorry if this has already been answered, but the thread is too long to search through!!

For a 280L 120cm long tank, would you go the slw20 or slw30?

Thanks

If you are to use only 2 power heads, I would suggest slw30. It depends on what you want to keep.

 

[jlm’s reef]

If you are to use only 2 power heads, I would suggest slw30. It depends on what you want to keep.

Thanks for that… Mostly just softies, zoas and some lps (acans, lobos) etc. Would you place them opposite ends or both next to each other on one end?

 

[Acros]

I have them on opposite sides (with some offset).

For basic flow, just get 2 and put them on opposing sides. Although if you won’t mind getting 4 for them, you might be able to place all of the powerheads on the back wall (hence ‘hiding’ them). In which case I would consider SLW20.

 

[craiginphoenix]

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[Marchisio]

anyone else have issues with magnet strength? I also have to spin the magnet around just right in order for everything to stay put, but it's much more of a dance than it should be. I've had numerous jebao pumps in the past and magnet strength was never an issue.

 

[Jonreefer]

never had any magnet issues. always seems pretty strong to me

 

[Acros]

anyone else have issues with magnet strength? I also have to spin the magnet around just right in order for everything to stay put, but it's much more of a dance than it should be. I've had numerous jebao pumps in the past and magnet strength was never an issue.

I have to do the spin thing to get the magnet secured tight. However it is not a magnet strength issue, I do so to push out any air trapped in the magnet cover.

 

[Marchisio]

I have to do the spin thing to get the magnet secured tight. However it is not a magnet strength issue, I do so to push out any air trapped in the magnet cover.

Ah, I see. Mine just feels like only half the magnet has any magnetization at all, the only time it's secure it doesn't sit flush with the magnet in the tank. I've always had really good luck with jebao's and this is just a minor note. The other real issue i noticed with this pump is it really loud when running at or near full power. I would compare this with the nero 3 i also have running which I am not able to hear at all.

 

[Acros]

I have 2 SLW20M pumps in my tank. You can hear one of them in random mode or anything above 70%. You have to be near the tank and listen for it. The other powerhead is perfectly silent in all modes.