Tunze power head power cord

[JC1977]

I’ve been researching and watching videos on the Tunze power heads as I’m leaning towards a pair of 6255s for my 360 build. The only downside is the cord in the tank. My game plan was to drill access holes in each top corner brace of my acrylic tank to run the power cords through. What I don’t know and can’t seem to find is whether the power cord that runs from the power head to the controller can be disconnected or is it hard wired? Looking for somebody with experience with them to help me out here? Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

It's hardwired to the controller (this is the replacement part).

 

[JC1977]

It's hardwired to the controller (this is the replacement part).

Crap! That’s what I was afraid of smh. Thank you

 

[blaxsun]

Crap! That’s what I was afraid of smh. Thank you

Yeah, it looks like the only cable that disconnects is the power cable/power supply.

 

[JC1977]

Yeah, it looks like the only cable that disconnects is the power cable/power supply.

I was looking for an alternative to the 800$ MP60s but it looks like that’s the route I’m going to take.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

You got it backwards, you put the powerhead in the the tank and the small white connector can be disconnected and you can run the skinny part through the hole of the Euro Brace and now reconnect it to the controller.

 

[JC1977]

You got it backwards, you put the powerhead in the the tank and the small white connector can be disconnected and you can run the skinny part through the hole of the Euro Brace and now reconnect it to the controller.

Ok so you’re saying the cord leading to the powerhead does disconnect from the controller?

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Yes, look at the picture again,
You put the pump in first and then take the cord and run it though and out of the tank.

 

[JC1977]

Yes, look at the picture again,
You put the pump in first and then take the cord and run it though and out of the tank.

I see what you’re saying but I don’t think the cord is meant to be unplugged from the controller. It looks like I would have to disassemble the controller to remove the power cord leading to the powerhead to remove it for maintenance. I was hoping it was just a usb type cable that would unplug from the controller but again and I could be wrong it sure looks like thst cord is meant to be hard wired to the unit and not designed to be disassembled on a regular basis.

 

[csund]

I see what you’re saying but I don’t think the cord is meant to be unplugged from the controller. It looks like I would have to disassemble the controller to remove the power cord leading to the powerhead to remove it for maintenance. I was hoping it was just a usb type cable that would unplug from the controller but again and I could be wrong it sure looks like thst cord is meant to be hard wired to the unit and not designed to be disassembled on a regular basis.

It comes apart very easily. I’ve taken mine apart many times - just a couple screws

 

[JC1977]

It comes apart very easily. I’ve taken mine apart many times - just a couple screws

Ok that’s good to know thanks for sharing!