Beckett skimmers

scotmc · 01/19/2008, 03:24 PM

Can some educate me on this type of skimmer. How do they differ from NW type skimmers? Do they preform better?

Thanks

Carnavor180 · 01/19/2008, 03:44 PM

dont buy a beckett skimmer, to much mainteance keeping the becketts clean from debris and having to prefilter the water so debris dosent get throgh.
i had a duel beckett mrc skimmer nothing but problems keeping becketts preforming good for proper foaming.

rigleautomotive · 01/19/2008, 03:50 PM

they use a injector with a pressure rated pump that creates a large compressed stream of water and air that crashes down a tube and usually enters a mixing box .i consider them a very stable and set and forget type skimmer.they are power hungry though.downdraft style skimmers have been around fore ever but years ago they were used primarily for commercial application and very large systems.in the last decade they have been downsized enough to become more popular.

rigleautomotive · 01/19/2008, 03:56 PM

here is the skimmer i use,not really a beckett ,but similar but without the troubles that some complain about that the becketts have.if you like a skimmer with lots of power and the ability to skim as wet as you like this will work.if you are looking for an energy efficient skimmer NW is better.i have used these and recommended them for over 12 years.
http://www.championlighting.com/prod...cat=517&page=1

scotmc · 01/19/2008, 03:56 PM

Is their a noticable differnce in performance with this method?

scotmc · 01/19/2008, 06:05 PM

Has anyone used a Kz revolution skimmer?

rigleautomotive · 01/19/2008, 08:41 PM

they are a high performance skimmer.they work great for tanks that require very low nutrient.also it is a skimmer for long term.when i first researched them,the owner of the company said i will not be disappointed and it will be the last skimmer i will buy.he told the truth.i have bought about 6 skimmers before this one and upgraded yearly as my system grew.my smaller tanks have ets downdrafts also.i use the evolution 500 on my frag tanks.they are built with comercial quality.

Has anyone used a Kz revolution skimmer?
i have not heard good or bad on this

scotmc · 01/19/2008, 09:31 PM

Thanks for your help. If your tank is any indication of this skimmers abilities. I am very impressed.

rigleautomotive · 01/19/2008, 10:07 PM

no problem,glad to help.as far as the tank goes,OCD helps,LOL

SDguy · 01/20/2008, 10:16 AM

I have to agree with the fact that EXCEPT for the power consumption, they are great skimmers. I love mine. I too mave a MRC2 with dual injectors. A simple strainer on the pump intake keeps debris out of the pump/becketts.

01/19/2008, 03:24 PM	#1
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	Beckett skimmers Can some educate me on this type of skimmer. How do they differ from NW type skimmers? Do they preform better? Thanks

01/19/2008, 03:50 PM	#3
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	they use a injector with a pressure rated pump that creates a large compressed stream of water and air that crashes down a tube and usually enters a mixing box .i consider them a very stable and set and forget type skimmer.they are power hungry though.downdraft style skimmers have been around fore ever but years ago they were used primarily for commercial application and very large systems.in the last decade they have been downsized enough to become more popular. __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

01/19/2008, 03:56 PM	#4
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	here is the skimmer i use,not really a beckett ,but similar but without the troubles that some complain about that the becketts have.if you like a skimmer with lots of power and the ability to skim as wet as you like this will work.if you are looking for an energy efficient skimmer NW is better.i have used these and recommended them for over 12 years. http://www.championlighting.com/prod...cat=517&page=1 __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

01/19/2008, 08:41 PM	#7
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	they are a high performance skimmer.they work great for tanks that require very low nutrient.also it is a skimmer for long term.when i first researched them,the owner of the company said i will not be disappointed and it will be the last skimmer i will buy.he told the truth.i have bought about 6 skimmers before this one and upgraded yearly as my system grew.my smaller tanks have ets downdrafts also.i use the evolution 500 on my frag tanks.they are built with comercial quality. Has anyone used a Kz revolution skimmer? i have not heard good or bad on this __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

01/19/2008, 10:07 PM	#9
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	no problem,glad to help.as far as the tank goes,OCD helps,LOL __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

01/19/2008, 03:44 PM	#2
Carnavor180 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pa. Posts: 139	dont buy a beckett skimmer, to much mainteance keeping the becketts clean from debris and having to prefilter the water so debris dosent get throgh. i had a duel beckett mrc skimmer nothing but problems keeping becketts preforming good for proper foaming.

01/19/2008, 06:05 PM	#6
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	Has anyone used a Kz revolution skimmer?

01/19/2008, 09:31 PM	#8
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	Thanks for your help. If your tank is any indication of this skimmers abilities. I am very impressed.

01/20/2008, 10:16 AM	#10
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I have to agree with the fact that EXCEPT for the power consumption, they are great skimmers. I love mine. I too mave a MRC2 with dual injectors. A simple strainer on the pump intake keeps debris out of the pump/becketts. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.