Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club

i have mine fed from one of my overflow drains, with a variation of the Y trick. the feed line reduces to 1" hose from 1 1/2" at the Y, and the water has to work to go backwards to the sump.

it works great, and i haven't felt the need to be able to throttle back the flow.
 
Just joined the 250 club... I've been waiting for a few weeks to get it online... and tonight with some great Customer service from Mike @ Reef Specialty I am online and have begun the break in period. It's very exciting!!!
 
I have my skimmer fed out of one of my overflows from my tank ( I have 2 overflows ) and have never had any problems with bubbles or burps. I have external Durso standpipes on the tank and most of the air escapes from there. In addition, the water level at the bulkhead is about half way full when it exits the tank so that prevents air from getting trapped in the 1.5 inch flex plumbing that runs from the tank to the skimmer. I plan on putting a gate valve on the exit pipe of the skimmer to give me better control of the water level within the skimmer.
 
Here's for all us Reeflo 200 owners :cool:
Featuring the Reef Specialty Reeflo 200 Upgrade cup
"coming soon"
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12528958#post12528958 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danthemanj
I have my skimmer fed out of one of my overflows from my tank ( I have 2 overflows ) and have never had any problems with bubbles or burps. I have external Durso standpipes on the tank and most of the air escapes from there. In addition, the water level at the bulkhead is about half way full when it exits the tank so that prevents air from getting trapped in the 1.5 inch flex plumbing that runs from the tank to the skimmer. I plan on putting a gate valve on the exit pipe of the skimmer to give me better control of the water level within the skimmer.
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Yes. My overflows joined into a common mainfold which was a mistake for feeding the skimmer. Also. there is a long horizontal run between my sump and standpipes.... making it harder for air to escape. I made every mistake possible for this.
 
Sequence Skimmer

Sequence Skimmer

I'm not sure if my skimmer qualifies for your club, but it does use an Orca pump with the Baldor motor. One advantage i have is there is no break in period hardly for mine as there are no oils used in its production, so no overflows. Mine is a bit different but one thing is for sure, the Orca does the job!
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Thanks, i just went and checked it a few mins ago and its crankin out a ton of crud already!Glad i tied it into a big bucket!
 
REEFLO skimmer meshmod

REEFLO skimmer meshmod

There has been a few interest in mesh modding the Reeflo skimmers. Mike at Reef Specialty has been working with Chris at Reeflo testing mesh wheels on the Reeflo line of skimmers for some time now. They have been testing many different wheels, mesh sizes and layers, volute modifications, etc., etc. All I can say are the results are impressive and there are still lots of tweaking going on. Mike is not going to release any info on his findings till he feels the results hit the perfect marker for the skimmer and runs safely on the pump. The findings will then be sent to Chris @ Reeflo for further testing. Upon verification of pump safety the information will be released on the mesh wheel for the Reeflo skimmers on these forums. Any modification to the original Reeflo NW pump or wheel will not be covered under Reeflo/Sequence warranty.
 
bump. who has switched FROM a reeflo to something different? what did you switch from, and do you now think it was a good idea?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12648742#post12648742 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wizsmaster
bump. who has switched FROM a reeflo to something different? what did you switch from, and do you now think it was a good idea?
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Great question. Wondering what some of you guys think after you got rid of them.

Also, any BK, Deltec, or H&S people gone to a Reeflo? I'm assuming so but what do you think compared to those other high end skimmers?

Lunchbucket
 
Mike from Reef Specialty stopped by yesterday to replace the NW on the Orca with a prototype mesh wheel. The results on the first wheel were AMAZING! The airpull topped out my Dwyer meter, pinned it above 50scfh at 100 watts. I need another meter to see how much air it is pulling. All I know at this time is that if I turn down the air just a little above half way on the venturi valve, I am hoovering at 50scfh. So my guess is it is pulling some where around 60-70scfh. Unfortunately I have to dial down my water flow, airflow and open up the output all the way inorder to run it. It will be necessary to use the upgrade cup with the mesh wheel though but well worth it. It Literally brings this skimmer to a whole new ball game.
 
Do the mesh wheels require any additional cleaning versus the needles?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12661330#post12661330 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JRaquatics
Mike from Reef Specialty stopped by yesterday to replace the NW on the Orca with a prototype mesh wheel. The results on the first wheel were AMAZING! The airpull topped out my Dwyer meter, pinned it above 50scfh at 100 watts. I need another meter to see how much air it is pulling. All I know at this time is that if I turn down the air just a little above half way on the venturi valve, I am hoovering at 50scfh. So my guess is it is pulling some where around 60-70scfh. Unfortunately I have to dial down my water flow, airflow and open up the output all the way inorder to run it. It will be necessary to use the upgrade cup with the mesh wheel though but well worth it. It Literally brings this skimmer to a whole new ball game.
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The Mesh require additional maintenance. Sludge will build up and eventually the mesh will pull away from the wheel. But the extra effort may be worth it for those that love the high airpull #s.
So far we are getting:

Reeflo 200 stock: 45scfh at 98-100watts
with mesh wheel: 60- or more at 102-107 watts (first wheel test)
I am sure the next wheel will allow for lower wattage.

Reeflo 250 stock: 65scfh-70scfh at 135-140 watts
with mesh wheel #1: 100-110scfh at 136-138 watts
with mesh wheel #2: 98-100scfh at 132-135 watts
with mesh wheel #3: 100-102scfh at 138-140 watts

So far the mesh is almost capable of pulling twice the amount of air that the Stock NW can.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12669326#post12669326 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by benf
was the air valve enlarged to accomidate the increased air capablility of the pump?
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Some of the tests were with the stock and some are with the venturi drilled out. We are still trying to figure out the best way of providing air to the skimmers without the use of an air pump.
 
thanks...

I may have missed it, but forgot to ask if the test were with the standard dart?
 
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