Neptune Systems COR Pump
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Lol! Actually seen this pump 3 times so far at RAP. Had to get my ear up to it to hear the pump, if i did at all. You know RAP can get pretty noisy, even before the doors open =)
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I haven't seen the spec, but assuming the 1link is actually 24V, 100 watts would require at least 4 A of current, and since most DC pumps are just AC pumps in disguise, you'd still need the controller box either way.
The Ecotech pumps are supposed to be quiet, but I've seen a lot of reports of heat production and connectivity issues, and last I heard they're not compatible with Apex or other controllers. At the right price point the COR could be very competitive.
I'm curious as to how much control you have in stand-alone mode and if there's a 0-10V input that would allow it to be used with other controllers.
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eschulist
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Firmware was just released for us to finally plug the CORs in and run them. Very first reports from a lot of users is that the pumps are very quiet. Mine has a very slight high pitched hum but thats due to vibration going through my piping and stand. Its not really coming from the pump itself. Many report zero hum at all, its definitely a case by case basis and how much hard plumbing you have and how its installed. The pump itself though is very quiet.
Ecotechs pumps have almost zero controllability through anything else except Ecotech Live. Many users think that with a WXM or similar interface it should be possible but it is not. And its not Neptunes fault that it isn't compatible, they have asked Ecotech to allow access to its functions but Ecotech has held firm in only allowing their own controller to interface with it. I think once the price is announced most people will be happy where it lands among similar pumps.
All of the Standalone features have not been revealed to us but the main ones I know of are controlling the pumps intensity up and down. Calibrating your pumps min and max to your aquarium. Feed Mode and Power Off from the control box.
The control box itself also has error reporting build into the Neptune logo light and intensity lights to tell you what error is currently happening if something went wrong.
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eschulist
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Couple images from the Apex Fusion Dashboard on how I have mine setup and how it could be setup for others.
You can adjust the intensity of the pump throughout the day. At the bottom you can calibrate the min and max speed to match your aquarium. This means the minimum keeps the return line full of water when you hit feed mode or do other maintenance. The max changes the 100% value to match the full amount of water that your overflow can handle. For example my overflow is currently dialed in at 67%. I could run it at its full potential but for now I like it dialed back with the ability to add more if needed later.
You can also add Profiles to the SET, FALLBACK, and FEED commands. This means my pump runs a ramp profile I've called RESTART when the pump resumes operation. It takes my pump 5 minutes to ramp from 1% speed to my calibrated 100%.
The module itself can be used to enable feed mode A as well as turn off the pump completely. This is nice for when you are doing major water changes or removing the pump for cleaning and you don't want it to accidentally resume before you are ready.
The modules Neptune Logo changes color based on what mode or setting you are currently in.
You can adjust the intensity of the pump throughout the day. At the bottom you can calibrate the min and max speed to match your aquarium. This means the minimum keeps the return line full of water when you hit feed mode or do other maintenance. The max changes the 100% value to match the full amount of water that your overflow can handle. For example my overflow is currently dialed in at 67%. I could run it at its full potential but for now I like it dialed back with the ability to add more if needed later.
You can also add Profiles to the SET, FALLBACK, and FEED commands. This means my pump runs a ramp profile I've called RESTART when the pump resumes operation. It takes my pump 5 minutes to ramp from 1% speed to my calibrated 100%.
The module itself can be used to enable feed mode A as well as turn off the pump completely. This is nice for when you are doing major water changes or removing the pump for cleaning and you don't want it to accidentally resume before you are ready.
The modules Neptune Logo changes color based on what mode or setting you are currently in.
- Orange - Normal Operation (Lights on top show the current speed relative to its calibration)
- Green - FeedA is active
- Pink - The COR is set to OFF
- Red - Error Reporting (The 8 lights on the top can tell you which error occurred)
- Yellow - Firmware Updating
- Blue - Calibration Mode
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do you know if you can make the powerheads stop/slow down when hitting the feed button on the module itself? that would actually be awesome vs having to grab the phone out with wet fingers to try and push the screen buttons!
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You can do that via a BoB.
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eschulist
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With the COR Module a Break Out Box would not be necessary. It can do other things which he may want but for this exact senario the COR works well.
Hitting the right button activates Feed Mode A. It will only activate that particular feed mode. In your powerheads programming depending if they are DC or not you can add this:
If FeedA 000 Then OFF
If they are DC and ramp controllable you can add a number. This number changes the speed at which it would run. If FeedA 000 Then 10 would change them to just 10% power.
Once the feed mode is over the COR and powerheads would resume normal speed.
SlvrZ
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YES! that's exactly what I was having in mind. If I'm going to have to have the module there, I might as well have it do other functions for me and not have extra buttons. Make all the programming do all the "heavy work."
Beta tester here as well, I can attest to the pump (COR20) being almost silent, I definitely can't hear mine at 100%. The features it has are great...especially where you can program so that your skimmer turns off if the pump flow falls below a certain percentage or loses power.
For 15-18' of head, I think you'll need to get a huge pump, one of these smaller 2000gph pumps probably won't cut it (depending on flow requirements)
For 15-18' of head, I think you'll need to get a huge pump, one of these smaller 2000gph pumps probably won't cut it (depending on flow requirements)
Jaculus
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Thats been my issue. I am just always watching for one that MIGHT provide enough head pressure. Big Ole PanWorld pump grinding out 400 watts 24 hours a day gets old.
