Jebao to Apex Controller Linkage Adapter

[Hawkeye319]

This is my first post here on the APEX Forum. So far mytransition into the APEX world has been relatively smooth. Between the NeptuneCustomer Service and this forum I have been able to get everything up andrunning.

Now for the question....

I have researched as much as I could online but haven’t been able to nail downan absolute answer on this. I have two PP-8 Jebao power heads that I would liketo hook up and control via my APEX. I'm looking to purchase the Apex ControllerLinkage Adapter. From what I have read, I can control both pumps with oneadapter. From what I’m seeing though I will need to get a higher amp powersupply in order to maintain the 100% operating power on both pumps. Is this acorrect statement? The standard PS that comes with the pump is rated at 24V -1.5 A. Does this mean I will need a 24V - 3A PS in order to drive both Pumps? Ihave seen mixed reviews on these adapters but figured for the price I will giveit a shot. At least until I break down and get the WAV Kit!

Thanks in advance!!

[mache62]

Following....I have the same question. Their web site doesn't really make it clear.

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[Hawkeye319]

Following....I have the same question. Their web site doesn't really make it clear.

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Yeah, I’m sure the answer is out there somewhere. But Ifigured someone on here would have been down this road before. The comment/questionsection on Amazon seems to point towards needing a higher amp power supply,which makes sense. Just want to be sure before I go plugging anything aftermarketinto my nice ($$$) new controller!

[Torx]

The PP8 is just a rebranded RW8. They had to rebrand it due to a patent infringement lawsuit from Hydor.

You need the Apex to Jebao module. You can purchase it off fish-street.com, even off bulkreefsupplies.com

You connect that to the variable speed ports on your brain or seperate VDM module. Lots of programming out there.

The SW series is different. They have a new controller that connects directly to your Apex via stereo jack to ethernet cable.

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[Torx]

"Apex Jebao Adapter + 5A Power Supply(Its can using for WP10/25/40 RW4/8/15 Wave Maker
If you want to operation for DC6000/DC12000 WP60 RW20 Pump. You need the 6A Power Supply to operation"

That is what you need for a power supply for running 2 pumps (2×PP8). You need a 5 amp power supply.

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[mache62]

Thanks Torx!

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[irayfuego]

Just a reference ...
I have the Jebao-to-Apex adaptor, which is connected to 2 RW-8.
I am running a random waves program, where, at specific times, 100% is required for both pumps.
When I look at the power monitor in the energy bar, I can see that the max power is capped around 32-34 W, which is the max power of the power source (24V, 1.5A).
Therefore, my understanding is that a more powerful power source is needed.

[ReeferRay]

I still dont know how to conect my jebao's to my apex. i have a VDM, What can a VDM DO??

[tastyfish]

I still dont know how to conect my jebao's to my apex. i have a VDM, What can a VDM DO??

What pumps and which interface box do you have? If using the Jebao/Apex controller or the AQLink, then you connect the controller to one of the VarSpd ports on the Apex and create a virtual outlet.