SCWD Wavemaker - Switching Current Water Director (Squid)

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SCWD Wavemaker by GLENN M MALUBAY

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 11/17/2009 from BELLEVUE, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: Excellent product. Just finished setting up my 100G reef tank and it works great Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1" SQWD by JACK UNDERWOOD

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/1/2009 from LOS ALTOS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This larger SQWD replaces the 3/4" which wore out due to high flow rates of about 1400gph. I reduced the new 1" down to 3/4" hose, so I would not need to replumb the tank (150 gal. reef). As with the smaller SQWD, totally silent operation, but with a slower cycling rate of about 90 seconds, providing a thorough, natural water movement in the tank. I like the removable cap feature on the larger unit, which makes servicing it an option. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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water movement by MARK ESTUPINIAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/15/2009 from MONTCLAIR, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I installed the 1" squid into the return line from the sump. I have a 1300gpm high-pressure pump with 3/4 inch tubing up to the main tank. The lines split evenly to each side that power two adjustable nozzle heads at each side of the 150 gal tank. The water movement increased dramatically. This product works and is made very well. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1" SCWD Wavemaker by EVAN KAMIEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/6/2009 from LAKEWOOD, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: I have now had the 1" SCWD wave maker in constant 24 HR service since March 5th. One month later I have had no leaks, or issues of any kind and I LOVE how well this unit runs. It has 1" FPT threads which I used with my rigid 1" closed loop system. I was expecting the standard 1" MPT threading but it doesn't really matter as the unit works great. The current it produces gently swaps back and fourth with some time in the middle where both ports are partially open. The re-design to handle more flow and switch output ports more slowly was great. My corals, Fish, Clams and everything is super happy with the current this unit produces. I was happy with the 3/4" unit I had on my 90, but I am Delighted with the preformance of the 1" in my 75. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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So far, so good... by GERALD JUILIANO

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/26/2009 from OCEANSIDE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: These things are very simple in concept, and it's great not to have to put more powerheads in the tank to provide some measure of water flow. It was difficult however to mount and plumb this thing in a tight space (like my overflow), without putting pressure on the bulkhead to the sump; I ended up plumbing mine outside the back of the tank with two over-hanging outlets. Overall, however, this is working fine. I haven't used it enough yet to need a cleaning or experience issues. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SCWD Wavemaker by Wang

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/5/2009

Comments: Works well. Reliable. Previous one lasted approx 2 yrs. It stopped alternating currents. Cost effective way to create surges in tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SCWD'LY by JASON HUCKINS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 2/20/2009 from NORTHFIELD, NH UNITED STATES

Comments: This 1" needs a little work, the first one i got the drive assembly was defective. 3iQ replaced it with no questions asked... Works great now that i have the new assembly! I have it running on a Reeflo Snapper and its a great combo! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent product by KERMIT HALLMAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/26/2008 from VALE, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: Have three of these installed for several months and the fish love them. Creates a very good wave action below the surface and the fish will get in the current and ride. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Idea by SPENCER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/20/2008 from CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have only been running this for 2 days with an Eheim 1262. First thing I noticed was the rattling noises it makes. Second thing I noticed was how the flow rate is significantly reduced when using the SCWD just as the manufacturer described, which wasn't a big deal being that now I am directing almost 100% of the flow to only one side at a time. I wish I was able to open it up to clean it, if it ever will need to be cleaned. I was not excited after reading all the reviews on this product here on Marine Depot but I went ahead and took a chance, unfortuneately it is to early to determine if it is just ok or great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

sOrRy by ROBERT WHITE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/11/2008 from BAKERSFIELD, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This product could be very cool but it's not. You cant pump any pressure or the unit freezes. SCWD needs work!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by KYLE REINIGER

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/16/2008 from GARDEN GROVE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Works exactly how it should Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SQUID #1 by Emazeman

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/18/2008 from CONCORD, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I received first one and gears were damaged inside drive mechanism. Received replacement from Marine depot and installed with Mak 4pump (1190 gph.) I estimate a drop to 900 gal/hr. Switches every 1.25 mins. This is in a closed loop separate from return pumps. Removed 2 of my maxi jet 1200's. Simple tubing with 1 inch FPT. Rated for 500 - 3500 GPH pump. Might have to update pump. Teflon tape,,Hint Hint.. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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so noisy!!! by KARIN URI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/10/2008 from TARZANA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: this thing is efficent but very loud - kinda like having a blender in your living room all day. would recommend it only if your aquariume is in a loud place where you wont mind all the noise it makes. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SCWD by pemmbroke

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/21/2008 from HOLT, MO UNITED STATES

Comments: I have owned 4 scwd's great idea bad design, when you buy don't plan on it lasting much over a year. Because the unit is sealed internally so once the water switching parts wear it's junk. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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SCWD Wavemaker by Reef Keeper II

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/28/2008 from MONTROSE, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: Great product!!! Easy to clean in vinegar bath. You can use flow excellerators to get even better action in bigger tanks! Love my two! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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simple, effective. by MICHAEL CONWAY

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/18/2007 from ORLANDO, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: While I've heard complaints about the fact that this unit uses tubing and can't be hard plumbed, it makes installation on an existing system much easier. The product works as advertised, adjusting water flow does increase/decrease the switching. Considering the price of other 'wavemakers' and switching devices, this seems to be a great alternative. Presently I have the SCWD running from my main return pump, but I can see it being most effective in a closed system application, it will be very effective moving small particle foods through the tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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awesome!!! by JIM MASTERS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/22/2007 from YELM, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have had this had for two years flawless!!!A must have. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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amazing wave maker by OMAR ALADSANI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/31/2007 from KUWAIT, KUWAIT

Comments: i fix one scwd on my 100 galon reef tank with 2400 liters pump (600 galon) it make a very good wave realy amazing no electric no noise very simple small in size big in work. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Leaky but good by CoolFishguy

Posted on 5/30/2007

Comments: When I bought this product I made it into a closed loop but it kept on leaking so i bought a new one and its better than gold! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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It's somewhat unreliable by Zuri Barniv

Comments: I've had my 2 SCWD's for about 7 months. They have been really nice except for TWICE already I've had to take them apart and clean them out. They stopped working due to sediment deposits. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great for reef by Steve, H Kenner, LA

Comments: I have 1 on my 75 reef, I attached 1 hydor on each feed and I get a natural wave action in my tank, to clean just soak overnight in vingar and rinse with ro water. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GREAT PRODUCT! by Aaron Mullins

Comments: I've had mine going for a year in a berlin reef set-up (ie. no bio or mechanical filtration) and have never had to clean mine. Works as advertized. I've used powerhead/wavemaker B4 and this lots better! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great idea by Michael Mota

Comments: This item is a good item if it works. After about eight months in service with a high flow it is no longer operational and there is no way to service the item. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SCWD Wavemaker by BOB MCPHERON

Comments: This product is the best I have seen. It uses no power and can be setup in minutes. I have mine on a 50gal tank with a Rio 2500 pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SCWD Wavemaker by Brian

Comments: What A GREAT Product! No extra power needed Installs in minutes and makes life in your tank flourish! A must for any and all fish tanks. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Needs to be accessible by Bill

Comments: This is a great device, but clogs easily on lower flows. It would be very helpful if you could disassemble the unit for periodic cleaning. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product! by Fish Guy

Comments: I've got mine running on a Mag 9.5 and it cycles every 6 seconds. My corals are opening up more. I eliminated 2 powerheads in the tank with the SCWD Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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I may be life testing mine by Steve

Comments: 2 years and still going. No problems whatsoever. Water should be clean going into the SCWD. I use a prefilter in my overflow and additional mechanical filteration in the sump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Not a good idea for large reef by RYAN

Comments: If you try to get a lot of flow from this, it rattles and switches quickly. Says it accept 3/4" hose, but inlet size is just over 1/4". Seems like it works better with lower flow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Leaks at the seams!! by ROBERT PATTERSON

Comments: .I tried 2 SCWDs. They both leaked at the seams by inlet. I'm sure it is a pretty good product. Need to work on Quality Control. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Not bad at all by User

Comments: Mine's been running for 10 months now and just started to rattle. Hopefully just needs a vinegar bath... If it had better hose barbs or threaded connectors it would get 5 stars from me. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very nice by g$

Comments: Does exactly what I wanted. I have it powered by a Mag 5. Quiet efficient. Was able to remove to powerheads, so it give a nuch cleaner look to my tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good product! by MICHAEL

Comments: Very simple and effective design- other than the "one size fits all" aspect. Models with 1-1.5" inlet/outlets would make things easier for applications using larger pumps. Nonetheless four stars. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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