SOBO Wave Maker Pumps

SOBO Wave Maker Pumps

SOBO Wave Maker Pumps are aquarium wave maker pumps that create natural-looking waves and turbulent water movement in your tank. They suit aquarists who want stronger, more varied flow than a standard wave pump provides, and they come in a range of models from 3W to 25W.

Key Benefits

• Patented controlled reversal technology addresses the typical problem of water being absorbed from the wave pump back into the pump, so only water is sprayed to create the waves.
• Patented propeller-type impeller technology delivers a flow rate the manufacturer states is three times that of ordinary wave pumps.
• A more turbulent flow tackles the limits of the single flow-generating method found in standard wave makers.
• The wave flow methodology is designed to closely replicate natural water conditions.
• A patented large suction cup rotates and fixes through 360 degrees, lets you change the water flow direction, and is designed for easy assembly and disassembly.

How to Use

• Mount the pump using the large suction cup, which is designed to be easy to fit and remove.
• Rotate the suction cup through its full 360 degrees to aim the flow where you want it.
• Change the flow direction at any time by adjusting the suction cup.

Suitable For

• Aquarists who want natural-looking waves and a more turbulent flow pattern in their aquarium.
• Setups that need more flow than an ordinary wave pump can offer. The range runs from the compact 3W WP-50M to the 25W WP-800M with a maximum flow rate of 20000L/H.

Specifications

• WP-50M: 3W, maximum flow rate 1000L/H-3000L/H, maximum head height 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
• WP-100M: 6W, maximum flow rate 3000L/H, maximum head height 0.5 m (1.6 ft)
• WP-200M: 12W, maximum flow rate 5000L/H, maximum head height 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
• WP-300M: 10W, maximum flow rate 7500L/H, maximum head height 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
• WP-400M: 15W, maximum flow rate 10000L/H, maximum head height 2 m (6.6 ft)
• WP-800M: 25W, maximum flow rate 20000L/H, maximum head height 2 m (6.6 ft)
• Voltage: 220V to 240V
• Frequency: 50/60Hz

Available Sizes

Available in the models WP-50M, WP-100M, WP-200M, WP-300M, WP-400M and WP-800M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What voltage do these wave maker pumps run on?
All models run on 220V to 240V at 50/60Hz, which covers the standard mains supply in South Africa.

Which model has the highest flow rate?
The WP-800M has the highest maximum flow rate at 20000L/H, using 25W. Next is the WP-400M at 10000L/H (15W), then the WP-300M at 7500L/H (10W).

How do I choose between the models?
Compare maximum flow rate, maximum head height and wattage. They range from the 3W WP-50M (1000L/H-3000L/H) up to the 25W WP-800M (20000L/H). Choose the model whose flow and head height best match the movement you want in your aquarium.

How is this different from an ordinary wave maker?
Controlled reversal technology is designed to stop the pump absorbing water back from the wave pump, so only water is sprayed. The propeller-type impeller delivers a flow rate the manufacturer states is three times that of ordinary wave pumps, with a more turbulent flow.

Can I change the direction of the flow?
Yes. The large suction cup rotates and fixes through 360 degrees, so you can redirect the flow. It is also designed for easy assembly and disassembly.

Do all models have the same maximum head height?
No. The WP-100M reaches 0.5 m (1.6 ft). The WP-50M and WP-200M reach 0.8 m (2.6 ft). The WP-300M reaches 1.5 m (4.9 ft), and the WP-400M and WP-800M reach 2 m (6.6 ft).

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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