Just installed a AquaMaxx EM 300 skimmer .
Pros:- Built well
- Fairly quiet, but not as quiet as a Askoll.
-Wattage is as state 27W
-What is very interesting is the Power Factor. It's running at 0.68 PF which is great for a needle wheel pump. The Askoll was running at 0.30 PF.
-Building a stable foam head and very well balanced skimmer.
Cons: - Only getting 800 l/h air as opposed to the stated 1020 l/h air. Running depth 9 1/4 - 9 3/4 inches. Meter used Dwyer RMB.
Wedge pipe appears to be almost closed all the way. Even running at 10 inches the pipe appears to be open only 1/4 inch. Only when opening the wedge pipe all the way then you will get 1000 l/h air, but not very practical when water level only reaches half way up the skimmer.
Over all a decent unit but would have gave it a 10 out of 10 if it would get stated air numbers. The reaction chamber could also make use of a larger pump with ease. HTH.
Will post some pictures this weekend.
Pros:- Built well
- Fairly quiet, but not as quiet as a Askoll.
-Wattage is as state 27W
-What is very interesting is the Power Factor. It's running at 0.68 PF which is great for a needle wheel pump. The Askoll was running at 0.30 PF.
-Building a stable foam head and very well balanced skimmer.
Cons: - Only getting 800 l/h air as opposed to the stated 1020 l/h air. Running depth 9 1/4 - 9 3/4 inches. Meter used Dwyer RMB.
Wedge pipe appears to be almost closed all the way. Even running at 10 inches the pipe appears to be open only 1/4 inch. Only when opening the wedge pipe all the way then you will get 1000 l/h air, but not very practical when water level only reaches half way up the skimmer.
Over all a decent unit but would have gave it a 10 out of 10 if it would get stated air numbers. The reaction chamber could also make use of a larger pump with ease. HTH.
Will post some pictures this weekend.
