Deltec

[tony varrell]

I had my first experience with a deltec skimmer this weekend. I purchased a APF600 installed it on my 150 SPS reef on Friday. By Saturday afternoon I already collected more skimate then I would collect with my EV 180 in a week, and to think no more micorbubbles. I guess the old saying is true in this case"you get what you pay for" I am completely 100% satified. Amazing..

 

[Reef Sponger]

I have the equivalent skimmer in the H&S line, saved almost $200. And this is what I got during the first week of skimming after the first 4 days, emptied the collection cup and this is the 2nd 4 days.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=788562&perpage=25&pagenumber=4

It wasn't money that stirred me away as I was going to buy a H&S A200, but inconsistent customer service was a concern and owners seeming to have problems with the Deltec Aquabee pump, but no one having that problem with the H&S Aquabee pump:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1094218
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1013146
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1042519

Just a simple point. There are great skimmers that perform exactly like the Deltec that maybe be a little less expensive, so money is not necessary what determines quality and performance.

 

[DeltecRules]

Re: Deltec

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9894057#post9894057 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tony varrell
I had my first experience with a deltec skimmer this weekend. I purchased a APF600 installed it on my 150 SPS reef on Friday. By Saturday afternoon I already collected more skimate then I would collect with my EV 180 in a week, and to think no more micorbubbles. I guess the old saying is true in this case"you get what you pay for" I am completely 100% satified. Amazing..

Welcome to the club man. I had the same issues like you with some crappy skimmers. I have the younger brother the AP600. Just make sure you keep your pump clean. Salt and dust can get in the nipple on he venturi. I pour water down the tube every 5 days to keep it performing.

The crude it pulls in 2 days from 55 gallon

 

[Zoom]

Reef Sponger
I know you like your H&S skimmer but you have the exactly the same pump on your skimmer as a Deltec . Many reefers don't maintain there skimmer pumps correctly that is always a big problem .

 

[Reef Sponger]

Hey Zoom, yes, I understand that I have the same pump, but I have found one single complaint about the H&S Aquabee pump. When I did a search on "Deltec Aquabee", there was lots of complaints and I think something to do with how the pumps were modified. H&S keeps it stock, so no modification. I think I gather enough data to know what to do to keep it cleaned and maintained. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[tony varrell]

Deltec Rules,

How much RO water do you pour down the tube? Is the pump running what you do this?

 

[RichConley]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9897025#post9897025 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Zoom
Reef Sponger
I know you like your H&S skimmer but you have the exactly the same pump on your skimmer as a Deltec . Many reefers don't maintain there skimmer pumps correctly that is always a big problem .

And many do, and Deltec still wont replace them when they burn out. Deltec's customer service issues as regards to the Aquabee pump are legendary.

 

[old salty]

Congrats on your new skimmer. Take care of it, and you should have it around for many years to come. I have the same one and am happy with it's performance. Money well spent.

 

[DeltecRules]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9900186#post9900186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tony varrell
Deltec Rules,

How much RO water do you pour down the tube? Is the pump running what you do this?

I poor about 4-5 ounces of warm RO water. You can get away with less but hey doesn't hurt to over due it.

 

[tony varrell]

So which is the more reliable pump aquabee or eheim?

 

[Jim_S]

The eheims tend to be quieter than the AB's. Also, the AB's have a flap on the inside that seems to get stuck if it isn't maintained properly. The eheims don't have this flap.

I have run both. I thought the AB was a little loud, but I never had any problems with the flap. Its performance was great. With said, I like the eheim pump much more because its quieter.

Either one will work fine. Deltec is a great company with great products.

Jim