Reef Octopus VarioS-6 Controllable DC Pump (1720 GPH)

[BZOFIQ]

You guys eased my mind. Looking forward to using it in my build. Already have the apex cable for controlling both pumps.

 

[N00B1]

i was loo

Was looking to implement a manifold with some reactors running off of it, along with possibly upgrading to a larger tank in the future. I originally was looking at the L1 even for the increased strength. I have a tendency to go larger than I need to justify the need for an upgrade

king at the Varios 6 also, same idea. Did you get one if so do you like it?

 

[Be102]

i was loo

king at the Varios 6 also, same idea. Did you get one if so do you like it?

Yes I actually got two! One for my skimmer one for my return. No complaints at all

 

[kpalas]

Can the Varios pumps be battery backed up with the Icecap battery?

 

[Jeremy@CoralVue]

Can the VarioS pumps be battery backed up with the Icecap battery?

Sorry the VarioS pump will not really run off the IceCap battery or as you would expect it to. The IceCap backup battery is more designed to manage flow pumps like the Maxpsect and IceCap Gyre pumps. These pumps knock down the power to conserve the battery life. With pumps like the VarioS they usually require higher power settings to run and draw a lot from the batteries in a short period of time even when used with two batteries. These types of power cycles can also drastically shorten the life of the battery and why I do not suggest their use on such pumps. Thanks for your understanding.

 

[Be102]

Sorry the VarioS pump will not really run off the IceCap battery or as you would expect it to. The IceCap backup battery is more designed to manage flow pumps like the Maxpsect and IceCap Gyre pumps. These pumps knock down the power to conserve the battery life. With pumps like the VarioS they usually require higher power settings to run and draw a lot from the batteries in a short period of time even when used with two batteries. These types of power cycles can also drastically shorten the life of the battery and why I do not suggest their use on such pumps. Thanks for your understanding.

Hi Jeremy,

I have had two varios 6 on my tank for a little over a year now. I have one for my skimmer and one as my return. recently I have noticed the lights have failed on my return controller box. Any recommendations on what I can do to fix it. I am unsure the flow rate has changed of the lights have been blown out.

Thanks

(sorry couldn't send a pm)

 

[pelphrey]

Hi Jeremy,

I have had two varios 6 on my tank for a little over a year now. I have one for my skimmer and one as my return. recently I have noticed the lights have failed on my return controller box. Any recommendations on what I can do to fix it. I am unsure the flow rate has changed of the lights have been blown out.

Thanks

(sorry couldn't send a pm)

I would enter a ticket with them here - https://www.coralvue.com/support/

 

[Jeremy@CoralVue]

Hi Jeremy,

I have had two varios 6 on my tank for a little over a year now. I have one for my skimmer and one as my return. recently I have noticed the lights have failed on my return controller box. Any recommendations on what I can do to fix it. I am unsure the flow rate has changed of the lights have been blown out.

Thanks

(sorry couldn't send a pm)

Sorry for the issues you are having. Please submit a support ticket at www.coralvue.com/support with your pumps serial number, proof of purchase and your shipping address. Our support techs can then help get you squared away.

 

[Be102]

I would enter a ticket with them here - https://www.coralvue.com/support/

Thanks buddy, sorry to clog up ur thread :/

 

[Jeremy@CoralVue]

Thanks buddy, sorry to clog up ur thread :/

No worries. That is what it is here for.

 

[pelphrey]

Thanks buddy, sorry to clog up ur thread :/

No worries. That is what it is here for.

No worries at all! I want you to get a resolution, having a ticket open will make it faster! Their support is pretty quick once the ticket has been submitted!

 

[Makers Marc]

Hello All,

I've been using a varios6 return pump for my 180g for 2 years now. It is hooked up to my APEX 2016 via the variable speed port.

Just today, it stopped working. But when I unplug the pump from my APEX's Variable Speed port, it turns back on. But when I plug it back into my APEX, it shuts off again.

Is there something that can be causing this? Please help ASAP. I cant imagine why it would stop working with my APEX after no changes for 2 years. But it still works when not plugged into the port.

 

[Be102]

Hello All,

I've been using a varios6 return pump for my 180g for 2 years now. It is hooked up to my APEX 2016 via the variable speed port.

Just today, it stopped working. But when I unplug the pump from my APEX's Variable Speed port, it turns back on. But when I plug it back into my APEX, it shuts off again.

Is there something that can be causing this? Please help ASAP. I cant imagine why it would stop working with my APEX after no changes for 2 years. But it still works when not plugged into the port.

Perhaps the cable has gone bad? Or maybe something got updated? I do not run an apex so I apologize.

 

[Makers Marc]

bueller?

 

[mfinn]

Hello All,

I've been using a varios6 return pump for my 180g for 2 years now. It is hooked up to my APEX 2016 via the variable speed port.

Just today, it stopped working. But when I unplug the pump from my APEX's Variable Speed port, it turns back on. But when I plug it back into my APEX, it shuts off again.

Is there something that can be causing this? Please help ASAP. I cant imagine why it would stop working with my APEX after no changes for 2 years. But it still works when not plugged into the port.

Sounds like a Apex issue. You might get more attention from Apex users with a dedicated thread.

 

[Makers Marc]

Sounds like a Apex issue. You might get more attention from Apex users with a dedicated thread.

Yep. Im on their forum too. And talking back and forth with them via email.