JRaquatics
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Has anyone thrown a killawatt on the NW dart?
*NEW* Sequence Skimmer - Any Interest?
- Thread starter Jeremy B.
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Mine also draws about 120 to 125 watts. Yesterday, I installed 1/2" tubing to the air valve (bypassing the air silencer) and ran it to the outside of my house for a fresh air feed. It's now drawing about 117 watts and definitely sucking up more air because I had to lower the water level in the skimmer a little.
hahnmeister
In Memoriam
You mean the current BK 400s... the ones with the 'loopwheel' will burn the ReefFlo like nothing. Their air intakes are just absurd. And then, if the RD2s get added on... its just another nail in everyone else's coffin as far as high-end skimmers go.
Just wondering... does ReefFlo have any pland for a DC pump in the future? I think they are the way to go for many reefing applications. No more concerns about the pump running a poor power factor and burning itself out on being so out of phase with itself. Less noise. No more startup issues, etc. Also, more efficient (the weakness of a DC motor is the AC/DC converter's efficiency... but some of the newer solid state computerized converters are very efficient).
Just wondering... does ReefFlo have any pland for a DC pump in the future? I think they are the way to go for many reefing applications. No more concerns about the pump running a poor power factor and burning itself out on being so out of phase with itself. Less noise. No more startup issues, etc. Also, more efficient (the weakness of a DC motor is the AC/DC converter's efficiency... but some of the newer solid state computerized converters are very efficient).
wizsmaster
Moved On
I've thought about doing the same. Just trying to think of a decent way to build an air cleaner that won't restrict the flow, and won't need to be cleaned every day.
i will plug the pump into my whats up pro one of these days ... probably the day that i'll clean the cop up. should only be another day or so.
I get that stuff all the time. i'm forseeing absolutely NO issue getting it with this skimmer.
Since my skimmer is in my garage ... due to the temperature, water evaporates quickly .. including in the skimmer cup.
On my EX-3 i had a drain leading to 4.4g container .. it would NEVEr fill above 1/2 .... if i'd adjust to skim a little dryer, the level in the waste container would actually go down.
Just for shiz & giggles ... have you put your nose, or eye over the vent holes int he skimmer cups lid? now plug 3 of the 4 holes, and do it again. thats ALOT of air it moves!
I'm sure that will help 'dry' the collection cup up as well.
wizsmaster
Moved On
i was the one that pointed them out, remember? lol
my cup is at about the same level as in your picture. have nt dumped it yet.
how often do you dump yours now?
my cup is at about the same level as in your picture. have nt dumped it yet.
how often do you dump yours now?
I'm assuming you've ran both of these skimmers, correct? I'm not trying to bash you, or say you don't know what you're talking about, but from my hands-on experiences a Reeflo would be very equivelant, maybe a hair less, than a pinwheel equipped 400, but it would outperform a 300. I have a buddy who runs a 400ext, and it's a monster of a skimmer. I've had the chance to play with it quite a bit, and I was very impressed by it. I can tell you the RF works pretty darn well too though. Having said all of that.... Yes, the BK's do absolutely rock!
As far as the DC motor goes there are no plans at this time to pursue that avenue, yet.
Terence Trent
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Jermey,
I think PA needs to test the new skimmers on a new tank? Whaddya say? I would be happy to volunteer....
T
I think PA needs to test the new skimmers on a new tank? Whaddya say? I would be happy to volunteer....
T
Lunchbucket
Premium Member
HOLY CRAP!!! This thing is freaking awesome. From someone that has owned over 12 skimmers on only about 3 tanks...I WANT ONE!!
Any info on the "baby" sized one? You testing it now?
I have an AP701 for a future tank upgrade (200gal'ish) but I'm liking this reflo stuff too.
Hope to see more pics and specs.
Lunchbucket
Any info on the "baby" sized one? You testing it now?
I have an AP701 for a future tank upgrade (200gal'ish) but I'm liking this reflo stuff too.
Hope to see more pics and specs.
Lunchbucket
BreadmanMike
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Got mine last evening and hooked it up today. It's constructed very well. It was easy to put together and install. It's very quiet, not that it matters to me since I have a sump room... 
I've owned a lot of different name brand skimmers and this is impressive so far.
I've owned a lot of different name brand skimmers and this is impressive so far.
Fliger
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10476276#post10476276 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chetm2
Well I just ordered one too, you guys suck. My wife is going to leave me.... Anybody want a ASM G4X and a ER RC-180?
Sweet! Now I can check it out in person.
If she kicks you out of the house for a few days, just grab the beer (no Coors Light in this household) and come on by. We have a comfie couch.
