Jebao Wireless Rw-20 Review
I started to notice there was a few dead spots in my tank so I decided to get two of the new Jebao RW-20 pumps from fish-street.com
The intention was to have these running along side my two Tunze 6105 pumps on my 6 x 2.5 x 2.
Firstly, I have found fish-street great to deal with and their communication is great.
The only slight hiccup was that I specified Aus plugs when I ordered, but they were supplied with a different type. I won't cut the plugs off and replace with Aus plugs just for warranty purposes.
First impression. Holy crap can these push some water! Even on the lowest setting they absolutely blow my Tunze pumps away! If i get near full power it starts making waves over the side of my tank :eek
The pumps have been running for about 24 hours so far.
Here is the features the website states about the pump, and my findings.
*Edit* So I tried it again with the controllers apart and its working now. I'm not sure why it didn't work in the first place.
The actual power cable is fairly long.
You can buy extension cables on the fish-street website.
Here are some pics comparing it next to a Tunze 6105 with a 6205 shroud. (includes the outside magnet)
Controllers and the different modes.
Here is what the fish-street website states.
W1：Wave Mode
Remoting the knob is necessary when operate this mode to adjust the wave patterns among one or more pumps at the same time. As the volum of water in tank is different from the capacity of the tank, wave period needed to be adjusted by switching the knob. The wave is biggest when wave length turn to be same as the length of tank; Increase the wave length by switching the knob in clockwise, and reduce in anti clockwise.
Tips: You should switch the knob gradually and notice the wave pattern in a certain period after each adjustment.Press “SPEED/FEED”to adjust the flow rate.
This is the mode I am using for my tank, it makes a nice wave through the tank and makes the coral sway. The pumps just turn on and off at whatever interval you set.
W2： Sine Mode
One or more pumps can operate at the same time in this mode. The power various between 30%-100% and the regulation looks like a sine curve.
One pump is on 100% and the other is 30% and they just alternate at the timing you set. Its too powerful for my tank so I haven't used it much.
Else： Random Mode
One or more pumps can operate at the same time. It is a random mode as the power of pump is changing to a random data all the time without regulation.
This is a really nice mode, the only downfall is that you cant set the maximum power that the mode will go to. Good for clearing out all the detritus out of your low flow areas. Again, its too powerful for me.
H：Flow Mode
One or more pumps can operate at the same time. In constant flow. Flow rate can be adjusted by “SPEED/FEED”
Just a basic 'on' mode. You just set the power and the pump constantly stays on it. Also, when night mode activates it automatically goes to this mode on the lowest setting, The light sensor on the controller is pretty sensitive.
C： Shift to flow mode
Two pumps are needed to be operated at the same time, when they shift wave and flow in cycles. P1 work, P2 stop;P2 work, P1 stop;P1 work, P2 stop. and cycles like this. Cycle period （1s-1min）can by adjusted by switching the knob and adjust the flow rate by pressing SPEED/FEED.
This is also the feed button, I thought the pump was automatically meant to come back on after 10 minutes but it didn't for me.
Controller in Master mode.
Controller in Slave mode
The controllers are small and easy to use and look well built. There is also an option to lock the settings so people can't fiddle!
Would I buy these again if I could go back in time? Yep! But I would go for the RW-15. The RW-20 is way overkill for a 6ft tank but works fine on its lowest setting. If I can sort the wireless thing out then I wont have any problem with these pumps (looks to be working great now!).
I think I will buy the switchable power supplys since they are $10 each. Then I can run the pumps at 12v and use all the other modes.
For two pumps and two controllers for far less money than a single Tunze 6105 you can't really beat it for value.
I have removed the Tunze pumps from my tank now as they are not needed.
If you have anymore questions then ask away, I will do my best to answer.
The intention was to have these running along side my two Tunze 6105 pumps on my 6 x 2.5 x 2.
Firstly, I have found fish-street great to deal with and their communication is great.
The only slight hiccup was that I specified Aus plugs when I ordered, but they were supplied with a different type. I won't cut the plugs off and replace with Aus plugs just for warranty purposes.
First impression. Holy crap can these push some water! Even on the lowest setting they absolutely blow my Tunze pumps away! If i get near full power it starts making waves over the side of my tank :eek
The pumps have been running for about 24 hours so far.
Here is the features the website states about the pump, and my findings.
- 8 Different Flow Rate (2500 - 20000Litres)
- Super Silent. The Rubber is Base on FS Series to Design (100% smaller sound than Vortech)
- Wireless Controller to connect Master / Slave Pump
*Edit* So I tried it again with the controllers apart and its working now. I'm not sure why it didn't work in the first place.
- Can Standalone Operation on One Pump or Wireless
- Easy installation and maintenance.
- Magnetic bracket
- Night sensor - automatically detects when tank lights go out and slows the pump.
- One-touch feed mode - slows pump for a period of 10 minutes.
- High performance, powerful, water flow combined with low energy consumption.
- Ceramic shaft for long life and durability
- Intelligent control system to generate various wave patterns to suit your tank.
- Extra-long cable for ease and comfort of placement, even on larger tanks.
The actual power cable is fairly long.
You can buy extension cables on the fish-street website.
- Low voltage, safe, reliable power supply. Suitable for freshwater and saltwater
Here are some pics comparing it next to a Tunze 6105 with a 6205 shroud. (includes the outside magnet)
Controllers and the different modes.
Here is what the fish-street website states.
W1：Wave Mode
Remoting the knob is necessary when operate this mode to adjust the wave patterns among one or more pumps at the same time. As the volum of water in tank is different from the capacity of the tank, wave period needed to be adjusted by switching the knob. The wave is biggest when wave length turn to be same as the length of tank; Increase the wave length by switching the knob in clockwise, and reduce in anti clockwise.
Tips: You should switch the knob gradually and notice the wave pattern in a certain period after each adjustment.Press “SPEED/FEED”to adjust the flow rate.
This is the mode I am using for my tank, it makes a nice wave through the tank and makes the coral sway. The pumps just turn on and off at whatever interval you set.
W2： Sine Mode
One or more pumps can operate at the same time in this mode. The power various between 30%-100% and the regulation looks like a sine curve.
One pump is on 100% and the other is 30% and they just alternate at the timing you set. Its too powerful for my tank so I haven't used it much.
Else： Random Mode
One or more pumps can operate at the same time. It is a random mode as the power of pump is changing to a random data all the time without regulation.
This is a really nice mode, the only downfall is that you cant set the maximum power that the mode will go to. Good for clearing out all the detritus out of your low flow areas. Again, its too powerful for me.
H：Flow Mode
One or more pumps can operate at the same time. In constant flow. Flow rate can be adjusted by “SPEED/FEED”
Just a basic 'on' mode. You just set the power and the pump constantly stays on it. Also, when night mode activates it automatically goes to this mode on the lowest setting, The light sensor on the controller is pretty sensitive.
C： Shift to flow mode
Two pumps are needed to be operated at the same time, when they shift wave and flow in cycles. P1 work, P2 stop;P2 work, P1 stop;P1 work, P2 stop. and cycles like this. Cycle period （1s-1min）can by adjusted by switching the knob and adjust the flow rate by pressing SPEED/FEED.
This is also the feed button, I thought the pump was automatically meant to come back on after 10 minutes but it didn't for me.
Controller in Master mode.
Controller in Slave mode
The controllers are small and easy to use and look well built. There is also an option to lock the settings so people can't fiddle!
Would I buy these again if I could go back in time? Yep! But I would go for the RW-15. The RW-20 is way overkill for a 6ft tank but works fine on its lowest setting. If I can sort the wireless thing out then I wont have any problem with these pumps (looks to be working great now!).
I think I will buy the switchable power supplys since they are $10 each. Then I can run the pumps at 12v and use all the other modes.
For two pumps and two controllers for far less money than a single Tunze 6105 you can't really beat it for value.
I have removed the Tunze pumps from my tank now as they are not needed.
If you have anymore questions then ask away, I will do my best to answer.
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