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flat broke
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So can any DAS/Aquabee pump users give some input on the silence and longevity of these pumps? I have a small/100 on order and am trying to decide if I should DIY a reduced flow Sicce from a QO2200, run a Sedra as a stop-gap until the Tunze is available, or just get the aquabee and call it done.
Chris
Chris
SHOmuchFUN
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If Deltec uses the aquabee on their skimmers, it's a good enough reason for me to use one on my small.
mcliffy2
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I know ATB has counsel currently, but am not sure who it is. I did pay for my skimmer. I apologize if it came off as me being in an "uproar". I'm all for capitalism and copying/competition of non-patented designs...that comment was directed to all the comments about the R&D that I-tech was doing. From an intellectual standpoint I'm curious about improvements in skimmer design, and if they have made any, because copying doesn't require "R&D" (if you read my last comment, I wasn't passing judgment on copying, just saying it is what it is, and that is not R&D). Nor was I necessarily saying I-tech is a 100% copy, just wondering what their innovations were...I'm curious about the cone w/ dart needlewheel and if there is any advantage to this over a laguna.
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tufacody
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I'd really love to see some tangible analysis of the differences between all the available cone skimmers.
I always hear people talk about the "quality" of ATB skimmers, but have never really heard any argument as to why they skim better, nor have I heard any quality complaints about the other cone skimmers.
I always hear people talk about the "quality" of ATB skimmers, but have never really heard any argument as to why they skim better, nor have I heard any quality complaints about the other cone skimmers.
SHOmuchFUN
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Do the I-techs come with a venturi? I received an aquabee pump, but there is no venturi fitting... Am I missing something?
flat broke
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There are two versions of the Aquabee pump. One with the venturi and one without. I don't know of John provides a venturi for the pump when you buy the skimmer, so I'd contact him and ask. I'm guessing you either need to order the Aquabee venturi, make one yourself, or return your pump, and order one with the venturi in place.
Chris
Chris
SHOmuchFUN
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The pump came with a needlewheel, so I assume that the pump is meant to have a venturi attached. It would be silly to have a needlewheel pump with no venturi.
This is what I received:
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flat broke
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14201479#post14201479 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SHOmuchFUN
The pump came with a needlewheel, so I assume that the pump is meant to have a venturi attached. It would be silly to have a needlewheel pump with no venturi.
This is what I received:
There is a different PN for the unit with the venturi on a recirculating skimmer. Other than that see if John will be including one, or wait for one of the current small/100 owners to chime in.
Chris
GrouperGenius
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I have the medium with a Sicce. I can't hear it over the icecap fan in my canopy.
flat broke
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I had thought about it, but for the amount of $$ they are fetching, I want to see some well documented airflow numbers. The impeller design is a little different, which could be great, or not so great. I like the fact that there is no forward impeller support. It looks like the front of the pump screws on from the sides which could make machining a 1-piece volute easier if more volume would help with airflow.
A curious note, Marine Depot's site listed the pump at 50hz
Chris
markandkristen
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from what i can gather FAOIS was trying to get a good skimmer for his customers. it so happened that as we respond to how great the skimmer is people get curious.. and want great technology at a affordable price..
they are not looking to be as big as deltec or euroreef or other manufactures.
John just wanted to help his customers out with a great product. from what i gathered he had carried a different line of skimmers that raised thier price. which in turn had to be tranfered to the customer ... with the economy like it is ... that didnt look good
some of you are asking about specs and data.... which i can see why your asking...
i believe it will come with time.
whats nice about these line of skimmers is you can kinda experiment with them yourselves. with pumps
i believe this is one of the joys of this hobby .. making the product work for you...
some of you have wanted to know prices. of certain models ... i believe the price will probably increase in the future because of material prices have increased just in the last 6 months...
of course as a good product is released at a good price word gets out quick on here LOL
im excited though.. we have the TOM right near us and a skimmer that is making headway...
this is kinda exciting for me as well.. i was kinda worried about the hobby.. as you have seen many are getting out for $ reason...
its nice to know we are stilll going forward...
you guys would just have to know jon and his store.. thier is none like it that i have seen..
he truely cares for his customers and will usually ask you what type of system you have before you venture out on a certain coral or fish...
they are not looking to be as big as deltec or euroreef or other manufactures.
John just wanted to help his customers out with a great product. from what i gathered he had carried a different line of skimmers that raised thier price. which in turn had to be tranfered to the customer ... with the economy like it is ... that didnt look good
some of you are asking about specs and data.... which i can see why your asking...
i believe it will come with time.
whats nice about these line of skimmers is you can kinda experiment with them yourselves. with pumps
i believe this is one of the joys of this hobby .. making the product work for you...
some of you have wanted to know prices. of certain models ... i believe the price will probably increase in the future because of material prices have increased just in the last 6 months...
of course as a good product is released at a good price word gets out quick on here LOL
im excited though.. we have the TOM right near us and a skimmer that is making headway...
this is kinda exciting for me as well.. i was kinda worried about the hobby.. as you have seen many are getting out for $ reason...
its nice to know we are stilll going forward...
you guys would just have to know jon and his store.. thier is none like it that i have seen..
he truely cares for his customers and will usually ask you what type of system you have before you venture out on a certain coral or fish...
reefrubble
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14204392#post14204392 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by markandkristen
from what i can gather FAOIS was trying to get a good skimmer for his customers. it so happened that as we respond to how great the skimmer is people get curious.. and want great technology at a affordable price..
they are not looking to be as big as deltec or euroreef or other manufactures.
John just wanted to help his customers out with a great product. from what i gathered he had carried a different line of skimmers that raised thier price. which in turn had to be tranfered to the customer ... with the economy like it is ... that didnt look good
some of you are asking about specs and data.... which i can see why your asking...
i believe it will come with time.
whats nice about these line of skimmers is you can kinda experiment with them yourselves. with pumps
i believe this is one of the joys of this hobby .. making the product work for you...
some of you have wanted to know prices. of certain models ... i believe the price will probably increase in the future because of material prices have increased just in the last 6 months...
of course as a good product is released at a good price word gets out quick on here LOL
im excited though.. we have the TOM right near us and a skimmer that is making headway...
this is kinda exciting for me as well.. i was kinda worried about the hobby.. as you have seen many are getting out for $ reason...
its nice to know we are stilll going forward...
you guys would just have to know jon and his store.. thier is none like it that i have seen..
he truely cares for his customers and will usually ask you what type of system you have before you venture out on a certain coral or fish...
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SHOmuchFUN
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John said he would make me one if it were 3/4" NPT, but I contacted Eric at Finsreef and he's going to ship me the H&S venturi to see if it fits the DAS pump. Eric said since the pump is German, the sizes are in mm. and probably wouldn't work with PVC threads.
I have my fingers crossed.
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