LF Deltec MC500 Skimmer - Calgary and surrounding

[lee9]

Good to know. Thanks.

This is the thread I was referring to. He is from Calgary. Not sure if he still has it for sale though.

deltec mc-500 skimmer

You just have to cut a small piece of the plastic on the top of the left side of the skimmer chamber so it sit level. There is a video showing the mod on YouTube.

I've only had my RSM250 set up for 6 months and I haven't burnt out any of the rear cooling fans. I leave them on 24/7 too.

Originally Posted by RipCurl

Thanks for the insight. I turned off the skimmer and confirm the temperature dropped 3.5 degrees within 24 hours. Keep in mind the temperature outside today was slightly cooler than yesterday which I am sure is also a contributing factor... I would have to do some more testing. I am using the stock Hydor skimmer pump.

I will look into the thread that you mentioned was posted a few months ago. I did see on recently but I believe the gentleman lived in Vancouver. In which case maybe I should buy a new one from JL or something...

Did you have to make any mods to your tank lid for your Deltec?
Do you burn through as many rear cooling fans as I do?

[RipCurl]

Awesome, thanks Lee. I sent him a msg. I've only had mine running for 6 months and I am now on my third set. The fans tend to collect salt residue, it then gradually builds up and calcifies to the fan. The fan then brush up against the casing and one always burns out over time. They are close to impossible to clean and maintain I find.. Do you clean yours frequently or not at all?

[lee9]

Mine don't seem to get salt buildup on them. They only get a bit of dust on them.

I cleaned them when I first go it. I haven't cleaned mine since... but I am going to now though. You can pull the individual fans out of the plastic case and clean them easier. Just watch when you pull them out so you put them back in the right way.

Originally Posted by RipCurl

Awesome, thanks Lee. I sent him a msg. I've only had mine running for 6 months and I am now on my third set. The fans tend to collect salt residue, it then gradually builds up and calcifies to the fan. The fan then brush up against the casing and one always burns out over time. They are close to impossible to clean and maintain I find.. Do you clean yours frequently or not at all?

[Skimmerking]

What you can do is have the fans blow in and not out. Where do u get the rear fans i need some and for the pumps that circulate the water take them out a d add maxi jets 1200's alot cooler too