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Old 02-28-2015, 04:29 PM
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Jebao are a bit better, but the 6' still runs behind the tank. Tunze is about 15' of cable. They all need a quick connect 2' from the pump
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Old 02-28-2015, 04:46 PM
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2' of cable and if your powerhead is over a foot down, a little mishap while its disconnected and into the sw that open end goes. Then you're sitting there cursing and wondering why they make them with such short quick connect wires
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2' of cable and if your powerhead is over a foot down, a little mishap while its disconnected and into the sw that open end goes. Then you're sitting there cursing and wondering why they make them with such short quick connect wires
Ok, 2.5. 3. Whatever, just a connection somewhere before the controller plug in
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:04 PM
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Jebao are a bit better, but the 6' still runs behind the tank. Tunze is about 15' of cable. They all need a quick connect 2' from the pump
Just wrap the first 4' around a cord wrap. Now it is 2' to the quick connect.
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:12 PM
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Just wrap the first 4' around a cord wrap. Now it is 2' to the quick connect.
No, Apex is 6 feet away. Just doing anything doesn't make the fact that a quick connect wouldn't be a good idea.
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Oh, I thought this thread started about wanting a quick disconnect.
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Oh, I thought this thread started about wanting a quick disconnect.
Right. Not sure what you're reading that goes away from that
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Right. Not sure what you're reading that goes away from that
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Why do powerhead manufacturers not put a quick disconnect a couple feet from the pump?
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a quick connect wouldn't be a good idea.
Assuming a quick disconnect and a quick connect are the same things, the thread started with you wanting it and then saying that it is not a good idea?
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My English may be off, not enough coffee. connect, disconnect, same thing, opposite ends. Good idea.
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quick disconnects are available from places like EB-Horseman wholesaler or similar places.
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