Meshwheel friggin rocks on Gen-X 4100!!!!! - Page 27

JCTewks · #**651** 08/16/2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally posted by euroreef
So what's the best performance anyone has yielded from the OCEAN RUNNER/ OTP pumps with the mesh mod?

Rich Conley got a OTP3000 to 50-60SCFH...his 5-50 meter was pegged hard, so he had to speculate...but it was def above 55SCFH.

I got my OTP1000 to 20SCFH.

IMO the watt draw is what sucks. the OTP1000 is rated at 18 watts. out of the box it ran 36 watts.

I don't think many have messed with the OTP2000.

FWIW...a Laguna maxi jet 2400 was quickly modded to pull 120SCFH at 85 watts and 36" of head!! I think with some further work it could do 130+SCFH

JCTewks · #**652** 08/16/2007, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by euroreef
So what's the best performance anyone has yielded from the OCEAN RUNNER/ OTP pumps with the mesh mod?

What pump do you guys have that is close to an OTP1000? I'm looking for a replacement for my 5"x24" DNW110 with a 2.5" neck.

JCTewks · #**653** 08/16/2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by reeferman75
I have been trying to find that meter on there web site but I cant . The pumps I am working on are the gen x 4100 .

there is a drop down menu here that will give you more options. Go to the RMB series with brass metering valve one and click the "Display the product I have selected" button just below the menu box.

euroreef · #**654** 08/16/2007, 12:28 PM

JCTewks,

Thanks for the info!

Do you have images of the moded OTP1000? I looked at the OTP3000 pics in Rich's gallery, he's a maniac!! That's pushing DIY to the limits!

As far as a pump that would be close to the OTP 1000, you could use the SP2 @ 350 gph. We don't currently offer a smaller pump.

-Jeff

euroreef · #**655** 08/16/2007, 12:34 PM

JCTewks,

I see that you're a rec tec. What are you working on these days? Pro Tools? DP? Cubase? Logic? I have a small studio at home I just updated with a Digi003 Rack Factory. I have been using DP for about 10 years and finally jumped ship. All of my buddies use PT and the keyboard player in my band lives in TX using PT so... It makes it easier to swap files and work remotely.

I have so much old analog gear that I still need analog mixers and interfaces for them so it keeps the tons nice and warm without to much need for PI's.

I also ran FOH for about 3 years from 2000 to 2003 for a few different bands touring the US. Lots of fun!

Who are you working with/ projects these days??

-Jeff

reeferman75 · #**656** 08/16/2007, 10:40 PM

I did the mesh mod on my gen -x 4100 and after running for almost 4 hrs I am not getting any skimmate. Any ideas on what could be going on . Here is some pics of the skimmer and you can see what I am talking about
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melev · #**657** 08/16/2007, 10:55 PM

It is going to take time to break in. It may take a day or two. I wouldn't worry yet.

reeferman75 · #**658** 08/16/2007, 10:57 PM

should I lower the water level down so when it does kick in it doesnt go nuts

JCTewks · #**659** 08/16/2007, 10:59 PM

yes!! You might end up with some considerable water loss if these break in right after you go to bed

JCTewks · #**660** 08/16/2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by euroreef
JCTewks,

Thanks for the info!

Do you have images of the moded OTP1000? I looked at the OTP3000 pics in Rich's gallery, he's a maniac!! That's pushing DIY to the limits!

As far as a pump that would be close to the OTP 1000, you could use the SP2 @ 350 gph. We don't currently offer a smaller pump.

-Jeff

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...5&pagenumber=3

there are pics of my mods here!!

Jeff...I do run PT but only as a HD recorder with ease of editing. Totally analog signal path before the DIGI002....then mixed down throu a Tascam M320 from the late '70's....Big Fat Sound!!!!

Here is some of my work!

melev · #**661** 08/16/2007, 11:30 PM

You guys sound good, JCTewks.

euroreef · #**662** 08/16/2007, 11:47 PM

JC,

Cool tunes! I see you are ministry minded. I used th run FOH for THE KRY. One of my best friends does FOH for the Harvest Crusades all over the country. Is that shot of the kit in your drum room? If so, shweet!!

I used to run all my audio through a Soundcraft Spirit Recording console before the studio had to shrink ( enter, my daughter

). I am a huge analog fan. I'll never dump my gear.

I'll check out the mod pics tomorrow. Thanks again for sharing.

-peace

euroreef · #**663** 08/16/2007, 11:52 PM

JC,

HERE is a link to my bands myspace page. I wrote the tune, recorded all the tracks, and played all the gtrs, bass & keys. Check the words...

-jeff

JCTewks · #**664** 08/16/2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by melev
You guys sound good, JCTewks.

Actually Marc, I run a Studio...those are a few bands I've recorded.

JCTewks · #**665** 08/17/2007, 12:02 AM

Jeff...music sounds great!!

I run a venue here in ohio...built our 30K watt PA system as well. I do all FOH there also...we get some fairly large bands through. here is that link. The Kry was on of my fav bands!!

That is the drum room!!...not my kit though

Really nice black satin DW that i used on some stuff. I really need to get some new pics up soon

how much does a KSP3500 run? I really need to get something back on the skimmer soon.

melev · #**666** 08/17/2007, 12:33 AM

Jeff M., add me as a friend some day. I love that girl's voice. Nice song.

Jeff T., my mistake. Still it sounded good. Nice job.

JCTewks · #**667** 08/17/2007, 12:35 AM

Thanks Marc

reeferman75 · #**668** 08/17/2007, 12:48 AM

melev
What about the mesh mod need to break in for these to run right

melev · #**669** 08/17/2007, 01:17 AM

The original poster said it takes about 2 hours to break in, but in my case it took longer. Once it works right, the bubbles in your skimmer will much smaller.

JCTewks · #**670** 08/17/2007, 01:50 AM

there are oils and residue from the manufacturing process that are left on the mesh that will need to wear off. Also, as the mesh gets a slime coat on it from bacteria it will spin smoother with less drag and perform better. Then you have the fact that as the pump breaks in over the first few days to a week, the mesh is flattening and getting slightly larger, which also effects the performance for the better as long as it doesn't start rubbing

reeferman75 · #**671** 08/17/2007, 08:32 AM

is there anything I can do to help spead up the process.

JCTewks · #**672** 08/17/2007, 01:07 PM

not really...patience is something that is very important in this hobby

It will be a good patience lesson

reeferman75 · #**673** 08/17/2007, 03:10 PM

well I wish I had time to be patience but I have to go out of town for 2 weeks on monday and I cant leave with out have a skimer running so I am going to get rid of the whole thing and get a new skimmer.

melev · #**674** 08/17/2007, 03:36 PM

So no-one will be checking on your tank for 2 weeks? Just lower the water level in the skimmer for now, and see how it acts over the weekend.

reeferman75 · #**675** 08/17/2007, 03:38 PM

it just doesnt seem like the bubbles are getting any smaller at all. I am going to look at the orca 250