My New Skimmer - Page 3

Razz · #21 09-18-2006, 12:35 AM

Looks great Jim, do you mind sharing what the shipping and duty costs were? And one more if you dont mind, is the skimmer pump internal to the sump, just wondering as my sump is not drilled, by the look of that skimmer it will be hard not too start planning for an order asap.

medican · #22 09-20-2006, 12:41 AM

Check this out

Austin Oceans is so pleased with how Jim's and soon to be Deb's skimmer turnned out there offering all us Canadian folk a deal.......

http://austinoceans.com/canadacustomers.html

Delphinus · #23 09-20-2006, 02:53 AM

Sweet.

Here's a question for you guys .. how long did it take from order to delivery? Do they stock them or will they construct once the order is taken?

medican · #24 09-20-2006, 04:10 AM

Hey Tony....how are ya???Well....Jim's about a month or so, they have just taken over Brent's making of the stuff. Deb's once it is here I think about two weeks. They say once they catch up to suppliers and get in full swing....should be now, shouldent take long. They water test everything they put out. Jim's got put back a bit due to parts and they found a water leek at testing so back into the shop it went. Well worth the wait......
In most cases they will have them in stock....depends on demand....If they don't it will be made as ordered I'm thinking.

trilinearmipmap · #25 09-20-2006, 04:55 AM

I was thinking of getting one of their calcium reactors, the design seems very well thought-out.

Razz · #26 09-30-2006, 03:03 AM

Jim, Have you got an update on your new skimmer, hows it running, I have heard from other websites that it runs very noisy, with limited skimming after you have put your hands in the tank or other oily type things. I really like the idea of the skimmer but skeptical until a few reviews come through. Any comments would sure be appreciated.

EmilyB · #27 09-30-2006, 08:02 AM

Jim's is in his basement and ours will be in the room with us, so I hope that will make the difference.

I know we have switched from ordering the Iwaki (which Jim has, which would be too noisy in the room), to the Sequence. Our skimmer still hasn't shipped, they found some flaws and want it perfect......

medican · #28 10-01-2006, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Razz

Jim, Have you got an update on your new skimmer, hows it running, I have heard from other websites that it runs very noisy, with limited skimming after you have put your hands in the tank or other oily type things. I really like the idea of the skimmer but skeptical until a few reviews come through. Any comments would sure be appreciated.

Hey Razz.....

Jim has been busy these days so I'll pipe in if you don't mind....

The skimmer is quite for something that has 2000GPH running through it. Each Beckett is sucking 35 SCFH but it goes through a few tubes and through a air filter/silencer so you hear a little bit from it but not much.
Yes...the skimmer for its size is sensitive to water changes(hands no, oily food yes) as all skimmers are to one degree or another. but does return to normal very soon.

THINGS WE HAVE LEARNED TO DATE:

Iwaki 100MX great pump for this skimmer but a higher level os noise from it. Sequence is a better choice if noise is a large factor.

After cleaning make sure all seals are lubed and in place before you start back up.

This is no toy........its made to handle the big boys.

Waist collector a must......if skimmer goes nuts like all can......2000 GPH need I say more.......

Get a hold of Jim I'm sure he wouldent mind showing it off. (you might think he is compansating for something)

Hope this helps