Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club

[benf]

what do u mean by wetneck?

 

[danthemanj]

Has anyone used one of teh MRC waste collectors with this skimmer to shut off the foam production incase of an overflow:

http://www.aquadirect.com/store/product.php?productid=19238&cat=577&page=2

 

[wizsmaster]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11179087#post11179087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ranran
What new skimmer are you getting? I thought you sold your reeflo??

I need a program to keep up with all these changes

Ryan - Yes, i sold it but still have it running - the buyer has been very accommodating & understanding about the delay with my skimmer - Mine is about 2-3 weeks behind schedule - but will be here tomorrow. I will be installing the new one this weekend - and deliver the Reeflo to the new owner.

 

[wizsmaster]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11180159#post11180159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by benf
what do u mean by wetneck?

Ben, a wetneck feeds water down the riser tube to prevent buildup inside the neck, therefor keeping it clean(er).

 

[wizsmaster]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11180173#post11180173 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danthemanj
Has anyone used one of teh MRC waste collectors with this skimmer to shut off the foam production incase of an overflow:

http://www.aquadirect.com/store/product.php?productid=19238&cat=577&page=2

the Auto Shutoff feature will not work unless you can make the lid on the skimmer air tight, or close to.

 

[Grevious]

Very nice looking skimmer!!!!

 

[wizsmaster]

Ben,

here is another SCH (Self Cleaning Head) way - I believe this one is TOTM.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1125489

 

[JRaquatics]

Reef Specialty has been selling PM collection containers with a shut off switch installed on them. I ordered one for my 200.

 

[danthemanj]

Does it have an electronic shutoff? Can I ask how much it cost? Their website is under construction....

 

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11180359#post11180359 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danthemanj
Does it have an electronic shutoff? Can I ask how much it cost? Their website is under construction....

They are electronic switches. Basically it is a PM large "14x7.75" collection container with an electronic switch held in with a probe holder. The cost of the unit is 169.99 together. If interested I can ask to get some pics of mine.

He also stocks new collection cups for the 250. It makes the neck longer to gain better performance. He is currently running it with his skimmer.

 

[benf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11180254#post11180254 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wizsmaster
Ben,

here is another SCH (Self Cleaning Head) way - I believe this one is TOTM.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1125489

thanks Marco

 

[danthemanj]

Pics would definitely help,

Thanks.

 

[makdoogle]

Here are some pics. I also got the PM container modified by Mike at Reef Specialty. I have tried to make it overflow several times. It works perfectly.

You have to see the larger neck/collection cup Mike (acroporanut) has for this skimmer. It's awesome. He should be getting these in soon. I can't wait to get mine.

 

[danthemanj]

How much are the larger necks/collection cups selling for?

 

[makdoogle]

You'd have to talk to Mike about that he hasn't given me a solid price yet. We haven't talked much about price yet because I don't care, I just want one.

 

[JRaquatics]

Just got off the phone with Mike. They will be in later next week and will be selling for $250. These new cups make the stock ones look ridiculously small. He said he will get pics of the one he has on his personal skimmer tonight.

The stock cups actualy hinder performance, the ones mike has actually calms the upward flow of the air and alows for more water to be pushed through the skimmer. Mike is pushing 800-900 gal per hour through his Reeflo 250.

 

[danthemanj]

I guess there's no way of getting a credit or doing an exchange with the vendor for the existing stocks cups even if they are a few weeks old....

 

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11181612#post11181612 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danthemanj
I guess there's no way of getting a credit or doing an exchange with the vendor for the existing stocks cups even if they are a few weeks old....

Sorry, these are not through CoralVue. These are a ReefSpecialty product.

 

[JRaquatics]

Well here are the images of the Reef Specialty Skimmer upgrade cup for the reeflo 250.

total hieght: 15.5
cup width "end to end": 11.5
the crown was removed which allows for the head of foam rise and the weight of the head fall naturally.

In action:

Side by side with the stock cup

Stock cup inside the Reef Specialty upgrade cup

and a crud shot "3days on Acroporanuts tank"

This cup does allow the skimmer to perform more effciently.
What does everyone think?

 

[chatme32]

How tall is the skimmer now with the new cup installed and how much room do you need to remove it ?...looks good by the way!