Big skimmers for big systems

[clekchau]

good summary nyvp, that's also why i chose the dart needlewheel. i included the big h&s and aerofoamer into my choices though

 

[nyvp]

Well the skimmer finally came whew just in time for the holidays.

Look at bottom of thread

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...123#post8753123

 

[z28pwr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8734560#post8734560 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nyvp
ya the dart should run just over 100 watts I belive and the air pump is 80 so a total of 175-180 watts and your running that monster that can handle 2000g plus.

Just did quick search for a skimmer for 2000 volume system .



bubble king is a 650 is about 116 watts(2x58) but costs 6k+
deltec 1004 is 312 watts and $7000
mrc9 450 watts $1100 plus pump $1450
rc1000 200 watts $2500 and its only for 1k volume
AquaC EV-2000 max is 2000g prob 1k 3.4 amps iwaki 100 $800 plus pump $1150
ETSS 1800 also 3.4 amps iwaki 100 $1400 plus pump $1750

So there are option ..pay not or later Thats why I went with the needle wheel dart.

Actually the Dart will probably be pulling more like 160 watts, which is still a very small amount of electricity for the caliber of that skimmer.

 

[46bfinGA]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8757396#post8757396 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by z28pwr
Actually the Dart will probably be pulling more like 160 watts, which is still a very small amount of electricity for the caliber of that skimmer.

i believe it will pull less because of the needlewheel size.im pretty sure i seen Spazz post somewhere that they pull around 110-130 watts. 160w. is the Max. rating for a dart not the average correct?

 

[clekchau]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8757483#post8757483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 46bfinGA
i believe it will pull less because of the needlewheel size.im pretty sure i seen Spazz post somewhere that they pull around 110-130 watts. 160w. is the Max. rating for a dart not the average correct?

hey buddy, so what did you decide?

 

[z28pwr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8757483#post8757483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 46bfinGA
i believe it will pull less because of the needlewheel size.im pretty sure i seen Spazz post somewhere that they pull around 110-130 watts. 160w. is the Max. rating for a dart not the average correct?

Well it's easy to find out, can one of these guys hook up a $20 dollar Kill A Watt meter on the pump while it's running to find out?

http://www.amazon.com/P3-Internatio...r_1/103-9435093-6456659?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

 

[MimicTang]

Whats the company making the bubble-king knockoffs?

 

[clekchau]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8760223#post8760223 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MimicTang
Whats the company making the bubble-king knockoffs?

if you don't want to spend that much, just get an ati bubblemaster or an asm skimmer and do the recirc mod

 

[nyvp]

I will be finished setting up the skimmer this week and will post the #'s. BTW the alita air pump injects air into the dart which increases the cfm as well as lowers the draw.

 

[Greg 45]

Thank's Bill & Spaz

Thank's Bill & Spaz

This is my first cup of skimmate !!!!!!!!!!!!!http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/508/101501skimmer_5px.JPG

 

[ZenMan]

I've got skimmate pictures of my ATI Bubble Master 250 here:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=994984

 

[jond]

I have been watching this thread as I am in the process of setting up a new 280 in-wall in a new home and I am in the market for a new skimmer also...so the skimmers built by Spazz are ETSS?

 

[LNell]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8787658#post8787658 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jond
I have been watching this thread as I am in the process of setting up a new 280 in-wall in a new home and I am in the market for a new skimmer also...so the skimmers built by Spazz are ETSS?

No, Spazz has his own design. It's supposed to be more efficient than even the most expensive commercial skimmers.

 

[jond]

Okay, thank you. I am very interested...how would one go about contacting him?

 

[nyvp]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8788439#post8788439 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jond
Okay, thank you. I am very interested...how would one go about contacting him?

get in line :rollface: :rollface: :rollface:

 

[dgasmd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8762311#post8762311 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nyvp
I will be finished setting up the skimmer this week and will post the #'s. BTW the alita air pump injects air into the dart which increases the cfm as well as lowers the draw.

And the numbers are?????????????:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[stlouisguy]

I use a Geo duel Beckett

 

[dgasmd]

By the way, there is another thread in this same forum similar to this one with many many pictures in it.

 

[Greg 45]

You can look up Spazz and pm him, he will send you pictures and info on his skimmers . They are bigger than RK2 and Bermuda . He is also cheaper than these brands. You can tell him I recomenced you.

 

[jond]

Thanks.