Bashsea skimmers

j tavares · 05/27/2021, 07:18 AM

Anyone use Bashsea skimmers, More expensive than most needlwheels and How noisey and electrical costs? are they really that more efficient? Going on 125 FOwlr system, Thanks.

Breadman03 · 06/01/2021, 06:58 AM

I use an 8-30. The build quality is fantastic. I used a Blueline 70 (300ish watts) at first because I had the pump, but swapped to a Sicce ADV 10.0 for better energy efficiency and pulls about 90 watts. The drain gurgled a lot at first, but adjusting the plumbing angles got it quiet.

joseserrano · 06/02/2021, 09:42 PM

Go with a needle wheel, with all your listed concerns, it’s not worth it.

05/27/2021, 07:18 AM	#1
j tavares Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,157	Bashsea skimmers Anyone use Bashsea skimmers, More expensive than most needlwheels and How noisey and electrical costs? are they really that more efficient? Going on 125 FOwlr system, Thanks.

06/01/2021, 06:58 AM	#2
Breadman03 New Old School Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Luzerne County, PA Posts: 3,293	I use an 8-30. The build quality is fantastic. I used a Blueline 70 (300ish watts) at first because I had the pump, but swapped to a Sicce ADV 10.0 for better energy efficiency and pulls about 90 watts. The drain gurgled a lot at first, but adjusting the plumbing angles got it quiet.

06/02/2021, 09:42 PM	#3
joseserrano Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Tustin/Santa ana Posts: 83	Go with a needle wheel, with all your listed concerns, it’s not worth it.