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Old 03-29-2011, 04:47 AM
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This is a short review on this skimmer from Skimz. Here are some pics for now.It will be setup later in the week. I will compare it to
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The Skimz is constructed of cast acrylic( looks like 3mm ). This skimmer is fitted for external operation, but can be converted for internal use. The footprint is about 15' x 12" and stands about 24 inches( same height as an ASM G3) The fit an finish is very good. Edges are fire polished. All the parts fit easily. This has a "screw plunger valve" for fine tuning of skimmer. A very nice feature. The skimmer cup locks in place but has an exit port that you can connect to a waste collection vessel. The dispersion plate in the main chamber can be removed for cleaning ( and modding)
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what size tank is it rated for?
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200 to 500 gal rating . I will be posting a comparison chart later
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nice! looking forward to a performance review. did you get this as a demo from aqua digital or purchase it yourself?
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I did purchase it myself. It came directly from Aqua Digital. As they are no LFS that had a SM202E model in at this moment. E=external
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This is a short review on this skimmer from Skimz. Here are some pics for now.It will be setup later in the week. I will compare it to
InVertex 250( BTW is for sale )
ASM G3 ( BTW is for sale )
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going to kind of be a useless comparason isn't it.. the skimz is rated up to 500 gal where the Vertex 250 is only rated up to 250 gal
the asm G3 is also only up to 250 gal. you need to compare size rating to size rating.

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going to kind of be a useless comparason isn't it.. the skimz is rated up to 500 gal where the Vertex 250 is only rated up to 250 gal
the asm G3 is also only up to 250 gal. you need to compare size rating to size rating.

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Not related to topic, but nice stickers, Wayne!
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You win Lenny...first to notice the stickers..a chocolate easter egg
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