Anybody use Berlin Skimmer?

XtrmCHoPZ · 11/21/2006, 01:04 AM

I havent heard anyone say anything about these skimmers in a long time. when I first started the hobby years ago they were "THE" skimmer to have! Just curious if anyone at all is using one of them, and , if so how is it performing? I realize they arent comparable to recircs or NW ( like me H&S ) but am interested considering their price. Also I always see them on Ebay at very good, cheap prices. Thanks

dhnguyen · 11/21/2006, 01:22 AM

Don't waste your money on a Berlin. They are rather old technology and do not perform all that well (slightly better than a SeaClone) especially when there are so many better skimmers at comparable prices available.

Instead look to an Octopus skimmer being the best bang for your buck.

XtrmCHoPZ · 11/21/2006, 01:24 AM

I own an H&S recirc....and dont plan on buying a Berlin. Im just interested to see if anyone is using them still. I used one on a 60g about 10 yrs ago. Just curious thats all.

redox · 11/21/2006, 05:15 AM

yea I have to admit I still have one in ops. its one of those things when you are cleaning out the garage and you find junk from the last time you cleaned it, so I put it back on line to see if it improved with age well.... it didnt I just know how to get it running better(maybe I got better with age)it runns ok and does pull some junk out of the water so I will keep it till the impeller goes bad and it will hit the scrap pile again for another decade

Steven Pro · 11/21/2006, 06:50 AM

I have used them in the past and the only reason I could think of getting another one now would be to run ozone in it. They come with that extra cup to place activated carbon in on top of the regular collection cup. Plus, if the ozone ruins it, who cares?

11/21/2006, 01:04 AM	#1
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	Anybody use Berlin Skimmer? I havent heard anyone say anything about these skimmers in a long time. when I first started the hobby years ago they were "THE" skimmer to have! Just curious if anyone at all is using one of them, and , if so how is it performing? I realize they arent comparable to recircs or NW ( like me H&S ) but am interested considering their price. Also I always see them on Ebay at very good, cheap prices. Thanks

11/21/2006, 06:50 AM	#5
Steven Pro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,376	I have used them in the past and the only reason I could think of getting another one now would be to run ozone in it. They come with that extra cup to place activated carbon in on top of the regular collection cup. Plus, if the ozone ruins it, who cares? __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

11/21/2006, 01:22 AM	#2
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	Don't waste your money on a Berlin. They are rather old technology and do not perform all that well (slightly better than a SeaClone) especially when there are so many better skimmers at comparable prices available. Instead look to an Octopus skimmer being the best bang for your buck.

11/21/2006, 01:24 AM	#3
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	I own an H&S recirc....and dont plan on buying a Berlin. Im just interested to see if anyone is using them still. I used one on a 60g about 10 yrs ago. Just curious thats all.

11/21/2006, 05:15 AM	#4
redox Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SOBX Posts: 2,091	yea I have to admit I still have one in ops. its one of those things when you are cleaning out the garage and you find junk from the last time you cleaned it, so I put it back on line to see if it improved with age well.... it didnt I just know how to get it running better(maybe I got better with age)it runns ok and does pull some junk out of the water so I will keep it till the impeller goes bad and it will hit the scrap pile again for another decade