Simplicity Skimmer - Page 2

schwebb · 08/13/2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rekt

I've read the FAQ many times......I've tried just about everything now. I've adjusted the height to the max level and down to the lowest level, I've adjusted the water level even the adjusted the air valve still no skimmate. I am getting brown gunk in the neck with light foam but it doesn't foam enough to make it over the neck of the skimmer. If I adjust the water level I can get it to wet skim but its almost clear liquid with just bubbles not really a foam. According to the simplicity website brown waste in the neck is a sign that the skimmer is broken in. So technically I guess it is broken in, just not skimming. Not sure why I'm having such a hard time with this skimmer. Its been going for around 3-4 weeks now and I'm about ready to give up and sell it

Double check to make sure nothing is in the impeller or blocking the air line. Sounds like it may not be running at full speed or clogged

Jayreefer · 08/14/2016, 01:37 AM

These look like a direct copy of my RLSS.

kzaveri19 · 11/09/2016, 12:55 PM

Do they use Jebao pumps? If so which ones?

Emory777 · 11/14/2016, 11:13 AM

I tried going to their web site and it has been disabled or not found. Anyone know if they are still in business?

bo0sted2g · 12/03/2016, 08:18 AM

website seems to be working again

also if any of you guys have pictures of these skimmers up and running for a while can you post up some pictures?

I am on the fence between this and an IceCap K2, these simplicity skimmers look real nice and have some great features
just looking for some Photo Justice on how they perform

Emory777 · 12/03/2016, 09:51 AM

I went ahead and bought the DC240 model and I am very happy I did. It certainly outperforms my Reef Octobpus 150 Classic by a long shot. Much quieter also. Now I get skimmate in one day what took one week for the Octopus to produce. So far, an excellent value considering a quiet DC pump. The only benefit to controlling the pump is you can turn it down and take the cup off for cleaning with no danger of foam running into the sump. Other than that I see no valid reason for wanting to reduce the water volume going into the skimmer. My copy seems to work best at a depth of 7.5 inches.

JoeTSI · 12/08/2016, 07:38 AM

Well my 240DC kicked the bucket last night after only 5 months of use. Going to contact Simplicity today but the pump appears to have died overnight. The controller is powered but the pump refuses to start. Tried cleaning it before work, let it set for 10 minutes, still no go. Hopefully they stand by their warranty!

schwebb · 12/08/2016, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeTSI

Well my 240DC kicked the bucket last night after only 5 months of use. Going to contact Simplicity today but the pump appears to have died overnight. The controller is powered but the pump refuses to start. Tried cleaning it before work, let it set for 10 minutes, still no go. Hopefully they stand by their warranty!

you'll be the fist one I've heard having a pump fail in such short time. Please follow up on how it went

Emory777 · 12/08/2016, 08:44 AM

I woke up this morning to a loud noise coming from my stand. Turned out it was the pump on the DC240 making the noise although it was working. I shut it down for 10 minutes and then restarted. So far so good. May have been some debris in there. Other than that, it has been a very good performer.

schwebb · 12/08/2016, 08:54 AM

Just FYI, I've been running mine now for over a year and no issues at all. It's doing a great job. I recently did do a big cleaning on it, and had some debris in the air inlet. After a day or so to re slime up its doing well as before

robgonsailing · 12/08/2016, 12:54 PM

The pump on my 240 DC died overnight but after confirming with customer service that it was the pump motor, they sent out a replacement the next day. I was impressed with how quickly they resolved this.

Emory777 · 12/08/2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by robgonsailing

The pump on my 240 DC died overnight but after confirming with customer service that it was the pump motor, they sent out a replacement the next day. I was impressed with how quickly they resolved this.

Great news to hear. Not too many companies respond that fast.

10secv6 · 12/08/2016, 09:56 PM

Is the 240 big enough for cad lights artisan 125

Emory777 · 12/09/2016, 01:39 PM

If it will be SPS and heavily dominated, I'd opt for the next size up. My experience tells me the Simplicity skimmers are not overrated like a lot of other brands where your told model X will handle a 200 gallon tank but when you read the details that 200 gallon tank is fish only.....then 150 lightly stocked reef and 100 gallon full SPS reef.

scooter31707 · 12/09/2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 10secv6

Is the 240 big enough for cad lights artisan 125

I believe the 240 will be good enough. I have got the 540dc model on my 240 that is medium-stock right now and I honestly think I have too much skimmer. These things are powerful. I believe their rating is close to being spot-on. Also with their return pumps too. I have 3200 model and I am only running it on 30%. Too powerful and a waste of money for me.

PilotMaximus · 01/23/2017, 02:04 PM

Just finishing up my 180g build and the last piece of equipment I have to buy is the skimmer. I was waiting for the new EShopps Axium X-220 to come out which looks good but now I just came across these Simplicity skimmers. Now Im kind of torn between the two. I know the new Eshopps havent been out long but was still wondering if anyone had experience with both.

Emory777 · 01/23/2017, 03:16 PM

I think the Simplicity is the better buy. It is DC and it sure appears maintenance would be simpler. I have had my Simplicity running now for almost two months and it does a darn good job of waste removal and once broke in it is a set and forget skimmer.

Ron Popeil · 01/25/2017, 04:49 PM

after reading these comments, i felt like calling their customer service number just to ask them directly. i figured id get a message and a call back a week later, but i spoke to a real person. very helpful. if youre on the fence and shopping around, just try calling and speaking to them directly.

Rodedidi · 01/27/2017, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by THE ROOK

Big fan of the 120 I'm running. Very quiet and works great. Cant beat it for the price.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

I'm interested in this skimmer too. Have you had other skimmers before? How did the noise levels compare?

liquidfunk · 01/27/2017, 06:08 PM

I have a Simplicity 800, the pump is dead quiet, the most noise actually comes from all the air it sucks. The air silencer sucking so much air is the only thing that makes any noise.

Cirostar · 02/01/2017, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidfunk

I have a Simplicity 800, the pump is dead quiet, the most noise actually comes from all the air it sucks. The air silencer sucking so much air is the only thing that makes any noise.

I should receive my 800dc friday and am curious to know what water level you run yours in?

Thanks.

f3honda4me · 02/01/2017, 10:27 PM

I just put together my 120dc. It's going in the sump of my reefer 170. I have heard great things about these skimmers.

liquidfunk · 02/17/2017, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cirostar

I should receive my 800dc friday and am curious to know what water level you run yours in?

Thanks.

I finally measured, its at 10.5"

Ron Popeil · 02/17/2017, 12:15 PM

i just added an 800 to my 150g reef to replace a reefoctopus sro 3000int.

the difference in noise alone was worth the (minor) investment! the simplicity skimmer is silent, i cant hear it inside my stand. my vortechs are now the only audible part of my aquarium.

skimmer is high quality and will be very easy to maintain and clean. so far i am THRILLED with this skimmer.

CDGnSTL · 02/23/2017, 01:03 PM

My 120 has been setup for about a week now; it's starting to kick into gear. To start, I put the DC motor up to full speed and set the air control just a bit over the recommended notch since it was only bubbling up about half way... adjusted the sump water level to 8" and that seemed to help quite a bit. My only complaints is that it produces A LOT of micro bubbles which is messing with my Auto Aqua Smart (or is it) ATO. My Reef Octo on another tank doesn't do this at all - am i doing something wrong? While the materials seem decent its not weighted so adjusting it is a who handed operation.

11/09/2016, 12:55 PM	#28
kzaveri19 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 143	Do they use Jebao pumps? If so which ones? __________________ 66g SCA Build - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24602969

12/03/2016, 08:18 AM	#30
bo0sted2g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vail Colorado Posts: 215	website seems to be working again also if any of you guys have pictures of these skimmers up and running for a while can you post up some pictures? I am on the fence between this and an IceCap K2, these simplicity skimmers look real nice and have some great features just looking for some Photo Justice on how they perform Last edited by bo0sted2g; 12/03/2016 at 08:30 AM.

12/08/2016, 07:38 AM	#32
JoeTSI Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 257	Well my 240DC kicked the bucket last night after only 5 months of use. Going to contact Simplicity today but the pump appears to have died overnight. The controller is powered but the pump refuses to start. Tried cleaning it before work, let it set for 10 minutes, still no go. Hopefully they stand by their warranty! __________________ Joe 210 Gallon; Vortech MP40x2; Maxspect Gyre 280; 2xKessil AP700; Tunze ATO with custom 15 gallon acrylic top off tank; BRS Dual Media Reactor

12/08/2016, 08:54 AM	#35
schwebb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ca. bay area Posts: 289	Just FYI, I've been running mine now for over a year and no issues at all. It's doing a great job. I recently did do a big cleaning on it, and had some debris in the air inlet. After a day or so to re slime up its doing well as before __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 120

01/25/2017, 04:49 PM	#43
Ron Popeil Love them clownfish. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 2,268	after reading these comments, i felt like calling their customer service number just to ask them directly. i figured id get a message and a call back a week later, but i spoke to a real person. very helpful. if youre on the fence and shopping around, just try calling and speaking to them directly. __________________ ...he came with a razor blade bound, like us all, for the ocean... Current Tank Info: 150 DD

08/14/2016, 01:37 AM	#27
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	These look like a direct copy of my RLSS.

11/14/2016, 11:13 AM	#29
Emory777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	I tried going to their web site and it has been disabled or not found. Anyone know if they are still in business?

12/03/2016, 09:51 AM	#31
Emory777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	I went ahead and bought the DC240 model and I am very happy I did. It certainly outperforms my Reef Octobpus 150 Classic by a long shot. Much quieter also. Now I get skimmate in one day what took one week for the Octopus to produce. So far, an excellent value considering a quiet DC pump. The only benefit to controlling the pump is you can turn it down and take the cup off for cleaning with no danger of foam running into the sump. Other than that I see no valid reason for wanting to reduce the water volume going into the skimmer. My copy seems to work best at a depth of 7.5 inches.

12/08/2016, 08:44 AM	#34
Emory777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	I woke up this morning to a loud noise coming from my stand. Turned out it was the pump on the DC240 making the noise although it was working. I shut it down for 10 minutes and then restarted. So far so good. May have been some debris in there. Other than that, it has been a very good performer.

12/08/2016, 12:54 PM	#36
robgonsailing Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 35	The pump on my 240 DC died overnight but after confirming with customer service that it was the pump motor, they sent out a replacement the next day. I was impressed with how quickly they resolved this.

12/08/2016, 09:56 PM	#38
10secv6 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 20	Is the 240 big enough for cad lights artisan 125

12/09/2016, 01:39 PM	#39
Emory777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	If it will be SPS and heavily dominated, I'd opt for the next size up. My experience tells me the Simplicity skimmers are not overrated like a lot of other brands where your told model X will handle a 200 gallon tank but when you read the details that 200 gallon tank is fish only.....then 150 lightly stocked reef and 100 gallon full SPS reef.

01/23/2017, 02:04 PM	#41
PilotMaximus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: South O' Chicago Posts: 65	Just finishing up my 180g build and the last piece of equipment I have to buy is the skimmer. I was waiting for the new EShopps Axium X-220 to come out which looks good but now I just came across these Simplicity skimmers. Now Im kind of torn between the two. I know the new Eshopps havent been out long but was still wondering if anyone had experience with both.

01/23/2017, 03:16 PM	#42
Emory777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	I think the Simplicity is the better buy. It is DC and it sure appears maintenance would be simpler. I have had my Simplicity running now for almost two months and it does a darn good job of waste removal and once broke in it is a set and forget skimmer.

01/27/2017, 06:08 PM	#45
liquidfunk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland OR Posts: 891	I have a Simplicity 800, the pump is dead quiet, the most noise actually comes from all the air it sucks. The air silencer sucking so much air is the only thing that makes any noise. __________________ Feed Your Obsession

02/01/2017, 10:27 PM	#47
f3honda4me Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,218	I just put together my 120dc. It's going in the sump of my reefer 170. I have heard great things about these skimmers.

02/17/2017, 12:15 PM	#49
Ron Popeil Love them clownfish. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 2,268	i just added an 800 to my 150g reef to replace a reefoctopus sro 3000int. the difference in noise alone was worth the (minor) investment! the simplicity skimmer is silent, i cant hear it inside my stand. my vortechs are now the only audible part of my aquarium. skimmer is high quality and will be very easy to maintain and clean. so far i am THRILLED with this skimmer. __________________ ...he came with a razor blade bound, like us all, for the ocean... Current Tank Info: 150 DD

02/23/2017, 01:03 PM	#50
CDGnSTL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Saint Charles, MO Posts: 1	So Far - Pretty Good My 120 has been setup for about a week now; it's starting to kick into gear. To start, I put the DC motor up to full speed and set the air control just a bit over the recommended notch since it was only bubbling up about half way... adjusted the sump water level to 8" and that seemed to help quite a bit. My only complaints is that it produces A LOT of micro bubbles which is messing with my Auto Aqua Smart (or is it) ATO. My Reef Octo on another tank doesn't do this at all - am i doing something wrong? While the materials seem decent its not weighted so adjusting it is a who handed operation.