Vertex Skimmer club - Page 27

newmoon · 01/07/2009, 04:17 PM

JPC,
I think around an inch should be fine, maybe a little less, but better make it bigger now than sorry later

newmoon · 01/07/2009, 04:39 PM

Here's a quick video guys. Ignore my son background sounds! lol
The water noise it's from my return that is above the water right now.
Notice how solid and stable the head of foam is. And it isn't ready yet(break in)!

jpc763 · 01/07/2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by newmoon
JPC,
I think around an inch should be fine, maybe a little less, but better make it bigger now than sorry later

Quote:

Originally posted by d.french
on my 180 maybe a half inch at the most.

Thanks Guys. I was planning on an inside height of 36" so that gives me a lot of room for removing the cup!

ernordstrom · 01/07/2009, 05:22 PM

Moon, is that a new sump. It looks like you polish it.

newmoon · 01/07/2009, 05:25 PM

I just cleaned a little to make the video

ecoreefer · 01/07/2009, 07:13 PM

Well got home and unpacked the 180 for a first impression. The quality of the skimmer is extremely nice. It arrived in perfect condition (no crazed cup like a few have reported with the 100) However, I could not take it for a spin because I'm missing the tee to the wedge pipe assembly

I will have to contact PA to see about getting the missing piece. Thankfully I'm a while away from needing it. Even with the missing piece I'm still happy so far and look forward to using this on my 90.

EvMiBo · 01/07/2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jpc763
Hey Guys,

My questions get burried quickly around here!

How much room do you need above the skimmer to remove the collection cup?

Thanks, John

I know you have the 250 but on my 100 I'd say I need at least an inch.

EvMiBo · 01/07/2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ecoreefer
Well got home and unpacked the 180 for a first impression. The quality of the skimmer is extremely nice. It arrived in perfect condition (no crazed cup like a few have reported with the 100) However, I could not take it for a spin because I'm missing the tee to the wedge pipe assembly I will have to contact PA to see about getting the missing piece. Thankfully I'm a while away from needing it. Even with the missing piece I'm still happy so far and look forward to using this on my 90.

PA should definitely take care of you, I'm in the same shoes (except crazed collection though). I won't have my tank up and running for ~3 weeks. But after waiting and saving 7 months for all of this, 3 weeks will go by fast

EvMiBo · 01/07/2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d.french
so where is a good place to get an air meter and which model.

I would like to know this too and get some readings on the 100.

Crustman · 01/07/2009, 08:34 PM

Some skimmer action, IN-100 in 2 days. I guess I need to dump it soon.

Crustman · 01/07/2009, 08:48 PM

Newmoon, your video was great. Are you going to run your skimmer without the top?

Labman48076 · 01/07/2009, 08:57 PM

how come nobody is using the built in Skimmate drain Vertex built in the lid one of the few companies smart enough to add one in with out risking drilling or modding ourselves very smart. IMO looks like the weekend before I can get mine up.

frenchie · 01/07/2009, 09:02 PM

i didn't use drain hose cause i wanted to make sure that skimmer wasn't gonna go nuts and flood underneath my stand but it skimms great with no crazy overflows. I just wait till cup is full than drain into a 2liter and clean cup off once a week.

newmoon · 01/08/2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crustman
Newmoon, your video was great. Are you going to run your skimmer without the top?

Not a chance.

That was just to show the foam.

newmoon · 01/08/2009, 10:18 AM

By the way, skimmer have been skimming GREAT! Solid performer, love it!

mojo~ · 01/08/2009, 10:23 AM

Great to see you are liking it newmoon.

ecoreefer · 01/08/2009, 10:39 AM

Big kudos to Jeremy @ PA -my wedge pipe tee is on its way. They have made a repeat customer out of me.

gorey · 01/08/2009, 10:44 AM

I reallt can't believe how many cups are hazed!! Is this just the 100 having this issue? I guess in a way its kinda a cool cause you get a second cup for free, just in case you drop one!!

ecoreefer · 01/08/2009, 10:58 AM

So far it appears that its only the 100 being affected by the crazed cups. My 180 was perfect (minus the missing wedge tee).

Jeremy B. · 01/08/2009, 11:30 AM

Guys, just an update as far as the small issues go.....

Hazed Collection Cups - This has been the IN100 only so far, and I think we've had a total of four or five. It seems to be pretty isolated.

Impeller Issues - This has affected all pumps, although really not a lot in ratio to how many that have been sold. The first batch of skimmers that were sent to the US did not have the impellers rinsed well enough after some sanding on the magnet itself. This caused the left over dust to find it's way inside of the impeller where the shaft slips through. This in turn has hardened on some people, causing the impeller to spin off balance, lock up, or wear the shaft down. For good measure, I would recommend rinsing the impeller off inside and out, with the shaft out of it before use just to be on the safe side. All of the new impellers that are being shipped as replacements, or the second batch of skimmers have already been rinsed over well at the factory.

Parts Missing - Again, this has been very minimal, and I believe they've worked out the bugs on the second batch that come to the US. If you do receive anything missing please contact the point of purchase for replacement.

oldreefer76 · 01/08/2009, 07:51 PM

I am fortunate that when I buy mine next couple weeks I can get it locally from an RC sponsor www.phishybusiness.com they are 5 min away and also offer great customer service like PA does

erikgsxr6 · 01/09/2009, 08:02 AM

well i recieved the in250 yesterday, for my 130 gallon that im building. it is huge! could any one tell me how deep it should set in the water?

ecoreefer · 01/09/2009, 08:13 AM

Don't specifically know about the 250, but if its like the 100 and 180 between 6-8" of water, with 7" being the reported sweet spot so far.

shramj · 01/09/2009, 08:46 AM

I got my Vertex 180 in from Premium Aquatics yesterday. Now I just need a tank for it.

mojo~ · 01/09/2009, 10:49 AM

Most skimmer s fall into the 6 to 8 inch range. Just been what I have seen over the years. A few like it shorter and some like the msx say 8 to 10. However If I could redo my baffles I would set them about 7 inches.

01/07/2009, 04:17 PM	#651
newmoon Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: N. Miami Beach Posts: 1,622	JPC, I think around an inch should be fine, maybe a little less, but better make it bigger now than sorry later __________________ "But you have heard of me."

01/07/2009, 04:39 PM	#652
newmoon Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: N. Miami Beach Posts: 1,622	Here's a quick video guys. Ignore my son background sounds! lol The water noise it's from my return that is above the water right now. Notice how solid and stable the head of foam is. And it isn't ready yet(break in)! __________________ "But you have heard of me."

01/07/2009, 05:25 PM	#655
newmoon Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: N. Miami Beach Posts: 1,622	I just cleaned a little to make the video __________________ "But you have heard of me."

01/07/2009, 08:34 PM	#660
Crustman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 941	Some skimmer action, IN-100 in 2 days. I guess I need to dump it soon. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef with 8 T-5's, ATI Blue Plus, Blue Special, KZ Fiji Purple, Vertex IN 100, phosphate and carbon reactor Coralife Turbo Sea Pump

01/07/2009, 08:48 PM	#661
Crustman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 941	Newmoon, your video was great. Are you going to run your skimmer without the top? __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef with 8 T-5's, ATI Blue Plus, Blue Special, KZ Fiji Purple, Vertex IN 100, phosphate and carbon reactor Coralife Turbo Sea Pump

01/07/2009, 05:22 PM	#654
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	Moon, is that a new sump. It looks like you polish it.

01/07/2009, 07:13 PM	#656
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	Well got home and unpacked the 180 for a first impression. The quality of the skimmer is extremely nice. It arrived in perfect condition (no crazed cup like a few have reported with the 100) However, I could not take it for a spin because I'm missing the tee to the wedge pipe assembly I will have to contact PA to see about getting the missing piece. Thankfully I'm a while away from needing it. Even with the missing piece I'm still happy so far and look forward to using this on my 90.

01/07/2009, 08:57 PM	#662
Labman48076 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southfield,MI Posts: 356	how come nobody is using the built in Skimmate drain Vertex built in the lid one of the few companies smart enough to add one in with out risking drilling or modding ourselves very smart. IMO looks like the weekend before I can get mine up. __________________ “I have tried lately to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me.” Charles Darwin quote (PBITAWA) Current Tank Info: 194 gallons 50 gallon sump ATI skimmer 2 vortechs RK2

01/07/2009, 09:02 PM	#663
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	i didn't use drain hose cause i wanted to make sure that skimmer wasn't gonna go nuts and flood underneath my stand but it skimms great with no crazy overflows. I just wait till cup is full than drain into a 2liter and clean cup off once a week. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

01/08/2009, 10:18 AM	#665
newmoon Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: N. Miami Beach Posts: 1,622	By the way, skimmer have been skimming GREAT! Solid performer, love it! __________________ "But you have heard of me."

01/08/2009, 10:23 AM	#666
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Great to see you are liking it newmoon. __________________ Mojo~

01/08/2009, 10:39 AM	#667
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	Big kudos to Jeremy @ PA -my wedge pipe tee is on its way. They have made a repeat customer out of me.

01/08/2009, 10:44 AM	#668
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	I reallt can't believe how many cups are hazed!! Is this just the 100 having this issue? I guess in a way its kinda a cool cause you get a second cup for free, just in case you drop one!! __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

01/08/2009, 10:58 AM	#669
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	So far it appears that its only the 100 being affected by the crazed cups. My 180 was perfect (minus the missing wedge tee).

01/08/2009, 11:30 AM	#670
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Guys, just an update as far as the small issues go..... Hazed Collection Cups - This has been the IN100 only so far, and I think we've had a total of four or five. It seems to be pretty isolated. Impeller Issues - This has affected all pumps, although really not a lot in ratio to how many that have been sold. The first batch of skimmers that were sent to the US did not have the impellers rinsed well enough after some sanding on the magnet itself. This caused the left over dust to find it's way inside of the impeller where the shaft slips through. This in turn has hardened on some people, causing the impeller to spin off balance, lock up, or wear the shaft down. For good measure, I would recommend rinsing the impeller off inside and out, with the shaft out of it before use just to be on the safe side. All of the new impellers that are being shipped as replacements, or the second batch of skimmers have already been rinsed over well at the factory. Parts Missing - Again, this has been very minimal, and I believe they've worked out the bugs on the second batch that come to the US. If you do receive anything missing please contact the point of purchase for replacement.

01/08/2009, 07:51 PM	#671
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	I am fortunate that when I buy mine next couple weeks I can get it locally from an RC sponsor www.phishybusiness.com they are 5 min away and also offer great customer service like PA does __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

01/09/2009, 08:02 AM	#672
erikgsxr6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: detroit Posts: 6	well i recieved the in250 yesterday, for my 130 gallon that im building. it is huge! could any one tell me how deep it should set in the water?

01/09/2009, 08:13 AM	#673
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	Don't specifically know about the 250, but if its like the 100 and 180 between 6-8" of water, with 7" being the reported sweet spot so far.

01/09/2009, 08:46 AM	#674
shramj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	I got my Vertex 180 in from Premium Aquatics yesterday. Now I just need a tank for it.

01/09/2009, 10:49 AM	#675
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Most skimmer s fall into the 6 to 8 inch range. Just been what I have seen over the years. A few like it shorter and some like the msx say 8 to 10. However If I could redo my baffles I would set them about 7 inches. __________________ Mojo~