Vertex Skimmer club - Page 40

jpc763 · 02/24/2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jhoff
John,

Just looked at the epoxy directions it said use of large quantities will temporarily cause protein skimmer to foam excessively turn off skimmer 36 hours after use.

Hope this is the problem

Jimbo

I guess that teaches me to read the instructions!

J

jhoff · 02/24/2009, 05:37 PM

Me to i just look at the pitcures

jhoff · 02/24/2009, 06:42 PM

Just read a post in the daily section that premium aquatics is or is going out of business is this true?

nebraskareef · 02/25/2009, 08:17 AM

No, Aquarium Systems, makers of IO and RC are filing for reorganization (chapter 11).

NOT PREMIUM AQUATICS

jpc763 · 02/25/2009, 09:27 AM

Well the scare is over. The skimmer is back to normal. Next time I will read the instructions (although the Vertex user guide could use some help).

J

Jeremy B. · 02/25/2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jhoff
Just read a post in the daily section that premium aquatics is or is going out of business is this true?

THIS IS NOT TRUE!!!

Someone misspoke in a thread, where they meant to type Aquarium Systems, yet they put Premium Aquatics down.

BlueStag · 02/25/2009, 11:56 AM

For those interested in a bigger skimmer, it looks like Vertex now has a larger model. The IN-280. 10" body 6" neck. 24" tall. If the pump is matched right to the neck, this should be a great skimmer for larger tanks. Lot of skimmer for $400. Couldn't find any info on the pump.

Jeremy B. · 02/25/2009, 01:35 PM

The IN-280 numbers are as follows:

Footprint 16.5" x 11.5"
Height 24.5"
Diameter 10â€
1140 lph @ 56 W

EvMiBo · 02/26/2009, 10:03 PM

Well my new collection cup came in today for my IN100. I had been running the skimmer with the messed up one since my tank has been up (almost 4 weeks). It worked fine but had a bunch of miniature looking dents in the acrylic. Here's a few pictures of what the old one looks like and a video of the new one. Keep in mind that I kept my wedge pipe in the same spot so the bubbles need to catch up again. Now I can see bubbles all the way up through the collection cup easily

. I'm pretty sure I've found my sweet spot. The skimmer is creating super small and organized bubbles, I love this thing. Thanks again PA

.

Sorry if the video quality is mediocre. In all my videos I try to get a good shot of the bubbles but the detail isn't really there. I also try to emphasize that I have my water exit pipe halway out of the water. Enjoy

old picture of first collection cup

video of new one. bubbles catching back up..

ZoaFan08 · 02/27/2009, 12:19 AM

Got my replacement pump from Vertex, skimmer seems to be pulling some good junk. Right now the skimmer is in about 11" of water so I am going to try and raise it 3-4".

taekim78 · 02/27/2009, 08:42 AM

I had pump issues with gen 1 in-100 (stops and would not start up again). I replaced the pump/impeller twice, and still same problems. So I sent the skimmer back. I am still looking for a good skimmer for the price. How are you guys doing with the Gen 2?

jhoff · 02/27/2009, 05:45 PM

Show us your new Gen 2s

ehutchby · 02/27/2009, 07:04 PM

Recomendations:
What Vertex skimmer would you put into a 120g SPS dominated tank, 40g sump, with heavy bioload. Thanks

mojo~ · 02/27/2009, 07:57 PM

the in 180 or 250 ehutchby, And I ll psot some pics of the gen 2 in 100 later tonight if you all wish to see. Since I started this thread with the gen 1 in 100 why not add to the mix with the gen 2 model. What? You all thought I left you hanging? lol Ill review that changes and I have at least one more if not 2 more skimmers coming to review. in the next month or two.

frenchie · 02/27/2009, 09:26 PM

welcome back mojo

mojo~ · 02/27/2009, 10:28 PM

thanks French. Since my first vertex I have had a few skimmers to review. So I guess I am just doing my part. I suppose I ll go open the box and se what we have. lol.

mojo~ · 02/27/2009, 11:16 PM

Here are a couple pics after putting together the new gen 2 model. I will say it looks as if the lid is a little thicker, cant remember . The mount that is included for the pump seems to be built pretty well and has the rubber feet already installed. I really like how they changed how the pump goes into the bubble plate. I havent plugged it in yet but will do so within the hour. I will be curious to see if the simple mod for the air silencer actually works. But the lower bubble plate and the upgrades look promising. A more refined IN 100.

nanoman31 · 02/28/2009, 12:52 AM

mojo, thanks for being the research guy and sharing the information since this is time comsuming.

mojo~ · 02/28/2009, 12:58 AM

np if I only had all the money I have spent. You know, sinse doing all these reviews, I have up my phone plan as I am on the phone with people almost everyday and it almost like what skimmer can I do next. I will say that the air silencer is very simple but effective. Firing this skimmer up with the refinements that have been done just backs up what I have been saying all along. Best skimmer under $200 Hands down.

BlueStag · 02/28/2009, 03:13 AM

Agreed that Vertex is a great skimmer for the money. This company is gonna keep the other skimmer companies on their toes. Their going to have to come out with better products at affordable prices, like Vertex is. Vertex and the Octopus line really are putting pressure on the high end skimmers. I think with the economy the way it is, there is going to be some high end skimmer companies that don't make it.

I wish someone would test out the IN-280. I love the body size matched with the neck size. The neck size should be able to handle much more air than the stock pump is being advertised to pull. A good mesh mod candidate.

jhoff · 02/28/2009, 06:54 AM

Mojo, Thanks your the man

Jimbo

ecoreefer · 03/01/2009, 11:13 PM

I love the gen2 pump inlet assembly! Can't wait to hear some reviews...

tangtang clown · 03/02/2009, 01:02 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mojo~

How does that silencer work? Is the cap on top sealed? Where does it pull air from? I'm not knocking it, I like it! Does it silence the air draw? I would like to have one one mine.

EvMiBo · 03/02/2009, 02:49 PM

I would think theres a little hole on top but not sure.

JohnL · 03/02/2009, 02:49 PM

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1588962

02/25/2009, 08:17 AM	#979
nebraskareef MFCEO Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,495 Blog Entries: 1	No, Aquarium Systems, makers of IO and RC are filing for reorganization (chapter 11). NOT PREMIUM AQUATICS __________________ Originally Posted by tmz "Now if I drink the vodka the colors do look much better than if I drink the vinegar."

02/25/2009, 11:56 AM	#982
BlueStag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 1,054	For those interested in a bigger skimmer, it looks like Vertex now has a larger model. The IN-280. 10" body 6" neck. 24" tall. If the pump is matched right to the neck, this should be a great skimmer for larger tanks. Lot of skimmer for $400. Couldn't find any info on the pump. __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts Current Tank Info: 180 Starphire, SWC 250A Cone skimmer, 14k 250MH, Tunze wavebox

02/26/2009, 10:03 PM	#984
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	New Collection Cup! Thanks PA! Well my new collection cup came in today for my IN100. I had been running the skimmer with the messed up one since my tank has been up (almost 4 weeks). It worked fine but had a bunch of miniature looking dents in the acrylic. Here's a few pictures of what the old one looks like and a video of the new one. Keep in mind that I kept my wedge pipe in the same spot so the bubbles need to catch up again. Now I can see bubbles all the way up through the collection cup easily . I'm pretty sure I've found my sweet spot. The skimmer is creating super small and organized bubbles, I love this thing. Thanks again PA . Sorry if the video quality is mediocre. In all my videos I try to get a good shot of the bubbles but the detail isn't really there. I also try to emphasize that I have my water exit pipe halway out of the water. Enjoy old picture of first collection cup video of new one. bubbles catching back up..

02/27/2009, 07:57 PM	#989
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	the in 180 or 250 ehutchby, And I ll psot some pics of the gen 2 in 100 later tonight if you all wish to see. Since I started this thread with the gen 1 in 100 why not add to the mix with the gen 2 model. What? You all thought I left you hanging? lol Ill review that changes and I have at least one more if not 2 more skimmers coming to review. in the next month or two. __________________ Mojo~

02/27/2009, 09:26 PM	#990
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	welcome back mojo __________________ 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

02/24/2009, 05:37 PM	#977
jhoff Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edison New Jersey Posts: 1,082	Me to i just look at the pitcures

02/24/2009, 06:42 PM	#978
jhoff Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edison New Jersey Posts: 1,082	Just read a post in the daily section that premium aquatics is or is going out of business is this true?

02/25/2009, 09:27 AM	#980
jpc763 Nothing to see Move along Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 800	Well the scare is over. The skimmer is back to normal. Next time I will read the instructions (although the Vertex user guide could use some help). J

02/25/2009, 01:35 PM	#983
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	The IN-280 numbers are as follows: Footprint 16.5" x 11.5" Height 24.5" Diameter 10â€ 1140 lph @ 56 W

02/27/2009, 12:19 AM	#985
ZoaFan08 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alta Loma CA Posts: 1,211	Got my replacement pump from Vertex, skimmer seems to be pulling some good junk. Right now the skimmer is in about 11" of water so I am going to try and raise it 3-4".

02/27/2009, 08:42 AM	#986
taekim78 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 391	I had pump issues with gen 1 in-100 (stops and would not start up again). I replaced the pump/impeller twice, and still same problems. So I sent the skimmer back. I am still looking for a good skimmer for the price. How are you guys doing with the Gen 2?

02/27/2009, 05:45 PM	#987
jhoff Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edison New Jersey Posts: 1,082	Show us your new Gen 2s

02/27/2009, 07:04 PM	#988
ehutchby Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 133	Recomendations: What Vertex skimmer would you put into a 120g SPS dominated tank, 40g sump, with heavy bioload. Thanks

02/27/2009, 10:28 PM	#991
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	thanks French. Since my first vertex I have had a few skimmers to review. So I guess I am just doing my part. I suppose I ll go open the box and se what we have. lol. __________________ Mojo~

02/27/2009, 11:16 PM	#992
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Here are a couple pics after putting together the new gen 2 model. I will say it looks as if the lid is a little thicker, cant remember . The mount that is included for the pump seems to be built pretty well and has the rubber feet already installed. I really like how they changed how the pump goes into the bubble plate. I havent plugged it in yet but will do so within the hour. I will be curious to see if the simple mod for the air silencer actually works. But the lower bubble plate and the upgrades look promising. A more refined IN 100. __________________ Mojo~

02/28/2009, 12:52 AM	#993
nanoman31 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: reseda ca Posts: 86	mojo, thanks for being the research guy and sharing the information since this is time comsuming.

02/28/2009, 12:58 AM	#994
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	np if I only had all the money I have spent. You know, sinse doing all these reviews, I have up my phone plan as I am on the phone with people almost everyday and it almost like what skimmer can I do next. I will say that the air silencer is very simple but effective. Firing this skimmer up with the refinements that have been done just backs up what I have been saying all along. Best skimmer under $200 Hands down. __________________ Mojo~

02/28/2009, 03:13 AM	#995
BlueStag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 1,054	Agreed that Vertex is a great skimmer for the money. This company is gonna keep the other skimmer companies on their toes. Their going to have to come out with better products at affordable prices, like Vertex is. Vertex and the Octopus line really are putting pressure on the high end skimmers. I think with the economy the way it is, there is going to be some high end skimmer companies that don't make it. I wish someone would test out the IN-280. I love the body size matched with the neck size. The neck size should be able to handle much more air than the stock pump is being advertised to pull. A good mesh mod candidate. __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts Current Tank Info: 180 Starphire, SWC 250A Cone skimmer, 14k 250MH, Tunze wavebox

02/28/2009, 06:54 AM	#996
jhoff Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edison New Jersey Posts: 1,082	Mojo, Thanks your the man Jimbo

03/01/2009, 11:13 PM	#997
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	I love the gen2 pump inlet assembly! Can't wait to hear some reviews...

03/02/2009, 01:02 PM	#998
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	[QUOTE]Originally posted by mojo~ How does that silencer work? Is the cap on top sealed? Where does it pull air from? I'm not knocking it, I like it! Does it silence the air draw? I would like to have one one mine. __________________ Mind over chatter.

03/02/2009, 02:49 PM	#999
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	I would think theres a little hole on top but not sure. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

03/02/2009, 02:49 PM	#1000
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1588962