skimz sn143 review

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christopherjudd

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just got my new skimz monster mini sn143 model today.

upon opening the box i found most of the parts bag has been opened already.i dont know if someone opened it already or this is how skimz packaged the parts (if it is, thats terrible). any other skimz owners had this issue too?

i have sent an email to bulk reef supply customer service to protect me if any issues comes up. good thing is no parts are missing.

as far as build quality, seems ok, i would not say that it is great. the acrylic seems thin if i compare it to my cadlights pls 50 elite skimmer. but i would not say its bad either (paid 150 for the skimmer brand new from brs). so for the price, i guess it is ok.

i am having a hard time securing the collection cup, the cup with o ring around it is really tight, any tips?

so far i have not fired up the pump. so no idea yet how this new dc pump performs.

i plan on firing up this skimmer tomorrow so keep posted!

 
Skimz sn143

Skimz sn143

The bag's that came with mine were not open alway's put a little Vaseline on O ring on cup,I had no problem"s .My 143 worked great 8 hour's after being in sump.People I know who also bought SN 143 are very happy with there's.Skim's great at 3/4 RPM.Hope this help's
 
just got mine in the sump this morning but am having issues getting the water level in the skimmer high enough... almost have the gate completely closed... anyone that has this skimmer do you have it mostly closed or open? mines 75g tank with 30g sump
 
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On the manual, they said make sure the gate is fully open before starting the skimmer. Did you do that? I have not used mine yet so ill keep you updated later
 
Skimz 143

Skimz 143

As you can see skimmer body is full of foam.I just cleaned the cup out.Skimmer sit's in 8 " of water and close gate as much as you need to get water up to top of neck.The pump is not pulling as much water as it is air .My vertex omega 130 pulled to much water so I sold it.This pump to skimmer is well balanced .Set the controller to 5.Hope this help's
 

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No silencer

No silencer

It's big and I needed the room also my gate valve is very closed I noticed but close it as much as you need.I ran this skimmer in vinegar for 5 hour's.Hope this help's.Willie
 
Good luck with this product. I own several Skimz skimmers, and the plastic surrounding the impeller magnet has a tendency to crack after a few months, causing the pump to seize up. Getting warranty service is difficult. Mine tend to last about 6 months at most.
 
Ok time for an update. Skimmer has been doing well. I left the skimmer on a bucket running for two days. Now i have it on my sump breaking in nicely. Very minimal micro bubbles on my dt ( no baffle sump). Water level if say is about 7 inches, manufacturer recommeds 8. Ill check and see if it will make a difference
 
Just got my SN143 today. The Skimz website and BRS both say that this skimmer is suitable for tanks up to 900L. The skimmer body says for tanks up to 550L. I'm wondering is that a heavily or lightly stocked 550? My volume is right around 530L. what do you with experience think?
 
Skimmer depth

Skimmer depth

Yes it is and if you look at there small manual your see that is where they indicate the water should be at.
 
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