You said it, the only drawback is that the becketts aren't plug and play. Also I tune mine about once a week as assorted things and stuff, slowly plug the beckett...esp minute snails.....other than that, I agree this skimmer kicks!
I drive mine with a Mak4 (works great) ...some people who don't get good skimming, with the bullit, have the wrong or not enough pump running it.
Also I would invest in a waste receptical ( ping -pong seal
) as I get about 4l per week of skimmate and would be emptying the top cup every day.
Just my 2 cents good luck!
PS Safari's prices often are close to J&L + shipping.