RE: Best Skimmer

[eyeguy]

Noise isn't an issue either since all but the display tank is in the basement. The new tank is a 180 and will eventually be heavily stocked. What I'm really looking for is an objective opinion (if that's possible) of becket vs needle wheel skimmers or simply a plus/minus list for each approach to aerating the water column to generate a skimmate.

 

[Jim_S]

There have been lots of threads about NW vs. Becketts. IMO, it would be best to either bump one of those with the this question, or start a new thread. I'm sure you'd get LOT's of opinions

This thread has been taken several different ways already

JMO,

Cheers,

Jim

 

[eyeguy]

I'd be more than happy to go to one of those threads if someone would kindly redirect me. Telling me this question has already been discussed doesn't help the fact that I cannot locate the discussion myself. The "search" function on RC is always busy. I don't mind researching myself, but reading pages and pages of threads without a search filter has proven useless. Not trying to redirect this thread; just need a link to go read that will give me some info on my base question.

"What are the advantages/disadvages of NW vs Becket aerators and vice versa?"

If someone could point me to a thread that might contain such a discussion, I will be most grateful.

Thanks

 

[Jim_S]

You can try here: http://reefcentral.com/search.php?s=&menu=11

 

[UCanDoIt]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9201233#post9201233 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eyeguy
Returning to RC after a very long hiatus and at the risk of being flamed, I 've been reading skimmer posts for days. All I can seem to find is "brand loyal" posts or threads about particlur skimmer brands. Forgetting brands for the moment, how can I logically go about comparing the becket recirculating skimmers to the needle recirulationg wheel skimmers? I am in the market for a new high quality skimmer. I have no space limitations and price is not a huge factor, though like anyone, I want to spend as little as I have to for quality workmanship and customer service, not just paying for a name. When it is all said and done, what I really want is a skimmer that produces fine bubbles, has a long contact time, is direct feed. Energy efficiency would be a bonus also. Any comments, or simply redirecting me to an appropriate thread would be great.

Thanks.

Whether you go with a high end needlewheel or a good beckett, you will be happy with the performance. Needlewheel is higher cost initially for the unit, but saves on electricity (important for us CA residents as our PG&E rates are outrageous). Becketts tend to be less expensive for unit, but could be double to triple the cost in energy consumption because of the wattage of the pump that you'll need... and high heat transfer of that pump back into the tank water, which means the chiller works more. HTH Here's some links of former discussions:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=942035&highlight=beckett+vs+needlewheel
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/s...adid=1030285&highlight=beckett+vs+needlewheel
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=882016&highlight=beckett+vs+needlewheel
If you decide to go with needlewheel, may I suggest BubbleKING... you can get a lot more info on the BK in the Z e o v i t dot com forum.

Sorry guys, I came back onto this thread because of this, a fresh thread on owners having problem with inconsistent customer service issues:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=9206535
The new owner could use some suggestions to help him get a better response and his problem resolved.

 

[eyeguy]

Exactly the kind of info I'm looking for! Thanks a bunch!

 

[sjm817]

UCanDoIt
Any particular reason you dont post the problem threads with Deltec skimmers or customer support? Not saying either are good or bad, but you seem to cherry pick which vendor you choose to "report" on. Where are your posts alerting the forum to the complaints of Tunze support issues or any other vendor? None of them have them?

For the record, I haven't ever had an issue with ER support, but wouldn't tolerate waiting weeks for a part on a new product. The skimmer would be going back to the vendor and I'd get a refund, but that's me.