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    Y cable to connect RO VarioS 6 return pump

    Hey guys,

    Anyone know where to source the Y cable to connect up the Reef Octopus VarioS return pump.

    Here’s the catch. A UK supplier as I’ve searched online and come up with nothing.

    Or is there an alternative cable I could use.

    Thanks


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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesreich View Post
    Will drop them a message. Thanks

    Anyone know if this would be compatible




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    The alternative Gyre cable is not the right one to use with a VarioS. jamesreich’s link it for the proper cable.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

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    Thanks RussM aware of that. However, no UK supplier


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    Quote Originally Posted by Clokey99 View Post
    Thanks RussM aware of that. However, no UK supplier


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    True, but that gyre cable won't work. That cable has the potential to short out and fry the VDM if used on a mono device like the varios. Building your own cable would be preferable over that cable if a Y cable cannot be found.

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    True, but that gyre cable won't work. That cable has the potential to short out and fry the VDM if used on a mono device like the varios. Building your own cable would be preferable over that cable if a Y cable cannot be found.

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
    Thanks for all the advise guys. Much appreciated.

    So next question. Who’s got a wiring diagram or link to make your own cable


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    Quote Originally Posted by Clokey99 View Post
    Thanks for all the advise guys. Much appreciated.

    So next question. Who’s got a wiring diagram or link to make your own cable


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    There is a pinout for the Ethernet connector (you can use any old Ethernet cable) in the torx jebao harness thread. You connect V1+ to the tip of a mono connector and V1- to the sleeve of a mono connector. Same goes for V2.

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