hello guys, i hope this is the right place to post a thread/question. I have a saltwater aquarium with a power head (wave maker) that is 110v 12 watts / and moves water at a rate of 5000 L / hour. i want to reduce this because it is too powerful. Anyone have any ideas besides shaving the impeller ? im thinking along the lines of something like a like dimmer switch ?

 

Any model number or other details? Maybe even a photo.

 

what kind of motor on the pump? ac, dc, whatever?

 

it doesnt say but im guessing it's ac current. the model number is JVP-102 .. also it is 60 Hz.. nothing else is on the label.

 

i meant dc.

 

Hello,

Looking at the following page it must be AC:
http://www.reefshops.com/sunsun-jvp-102a-wave-maker-vibration-pump.html

Bertus

 

yes that the one i have

 

The frequency is what controls how fast those AC motors spin.. A dimmer won't work.

Use a mechanical solution like diverting/splitting the flow.
or just buy a different one.