And ironically, wireless really does not save wires. Our philosophy is that when distances are measured in a few feet, wireless is a solution looking for a problem. However, wireless used for the interconnecting of devices within the confines of common aquariums (that are mostly less than 6′ long) is not only unnecessary, but it reduces reliability. Wireless connectivity from your smartphone or tablet to your Apex (or other controller) is completely logical – and we embrace that. While many in the aquarium world continue to embrace wireless technologies for interconnectivity, we have decided to go the other direction – a wire. The WAV is the first of a line of aquarium products from Neptune Systems that will use a completely new interface. Additionally there are two 24V DC switched connections for future add-ons or DIY Solutions. There are three 1LINK source connections that can provide power and communication to WAV pumps, a DŌS, or future 1LINK devices. The 1LINK system overhauls that mess of cabling by providing a way to connect up to five devices onto one power supply and make them controllable with your Apex. Even so-called “wireless” devices on our aquariums have far too many cables and power supplies that clutter up our tank stands. Even taking the pump out of water for a cleaning does not require it to be powered down – it senses the condition and turns off! The WAV has advanced sensors that dramatically reduce these events from occurring. Most pumps cannot even tell when they are out of water – cavitating furiously when doing a simple water change – or spinning themselves to ruin.
Sometimes just knocking a pump off of the glass will not only kick up sand all over the tank, but it can also destroy the pump, or worse your favorite corals. Snails and other obstructions are usually a powerhead’s worst enemy – tearing it to pieces. It monitors your pump parameters, and then based on its AI it takes corrective action such as stopping the pump and sending alerts to you by text or email when the pump is malfunctioning. You will be able to see the mode, the RPM, the temperature range, and the current status of the pump. From within Apex Fusion, the details of operation of every WAV on your tank can be observed. This is a first for this product segment. The flow in your aquarium can be as unique as your favorite coral! The easy to use Apex Fusion scheduling graph makes it a snap to set up huge waves in the morning, stir up detritus in the afternoon, and slow the flow at night. You can even set one or more pumps to mirror or be the inverse of another. So Apex Fusion controls the WAV with a multitude of patterned flow and random settings. We know that everyone likes their flow a little bit different. You get the flow where you need it and you stop blocking the beautiful side views of your aquarium! Imagine mounting the WAV on the back side glass or even the back wall, set an angle, and kicking the flow off the side or front glass. This provides so many more options than flow that coming straight out from the side or back of the aquarium. With its innovative, low-profile magnetic mount, you get up 40 degree range of motion on the pivot and then the entire pump rotates 360 degrees.
This is the approach we took with the WAV. Through research we found that most customers usually never need to point their pump at extreme angles – usually 20 degrees one direction or another is enough.
The WAV answers both of these problems with a new take on an articulating mount. Having a powerhead that can be pointed in all directions is nothing new, but the hardware to make that happen usually takes up too much space and is unsightly. This really limits an aquarists options and, in some cases, obstructs the view. Unfortunately, some of the leading water moving pumps on the market only send flow in a direction perpendicular to the glass. Magnetic mount works on up to 1″ glass (in a class by itself)Įasy installation with just a single skinny wire for all power and control (1LINK interface makes it a snap!)ĭirectional flow allows stealth mounting options Incredibly Quiet (possibly the quietest driver on the market) Multiple operational modes (random flow modes, mirror, inverse, etc.)Įasy to clean (pump automatically shuts off when removed from water) More than 4000 gallons per hour of it! Better yet, for the same amount of flow, the WAV is smaller, uses less power, and is quieter than the most popular powerhead pumps on the market.Ĭompact size (less total mass compared to nearly all similar flow pumps)ĭirectional flow (pivots with 40 degree range of motion and can be rotated – great for rear wall use)
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