H&S Skimmer Club - Page 21

moondoggy4 · 09/07/2011, 12:18 PM

Tunze 9420 Hydrofoamer is a good replacement I had one on my I-Tech 200 and then bought the Tunze it is quieter and uses less electricity.

tankmates · 09/14/2011, 07:39 PM

I finally got impellers for my a200 2 x1260, no matter what i try, I cannot run both the pumps at same time, every time both pumps are turned on, it starts to overflow, even i cannot open full air intake of one pump that is running.

I tried increasing and decreasing water flow, no luck so far, the bubbles though are pretty small and good, any help would be appreciated.

pecan2phat · 09/15/2011, 09:49 AM

On the A200 with 2x1260 Eheims, you need to run both pumps with the venturi air line partially clamped until the air/water is less turbulent.
Takes a lot of tuning with the air mixture and water level to get this skimmer working right.

tankmates · 09/15/2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pecan2phat

On the A200 with 2x1260 Eheims, you need to run both pumps with the venturi air line partially clamped until the air/water is less turbulent.
Takes a lot of tuning with the air mixture and water level to get this skimmer working right.

i have tried that. I cannot open venturi airline even one forth, it starts to have water overflow in skimmer, i have tried very less water flow as well as high water flow. also, it does happen that when skim starts to collect into cup, the water level inside skimmer rises above neck , breaking bubbles and foam dissappears and micro bubbles start getting into tank and skimmer no longer skims, any idea

pecan2phat · 09/16/2011, 01:50 AM

Where is the water level inside the skimmer body when the pumps are off? Mine is slightly below where the curved part of the top chamber is welded to the straight cylinder.

moondoggy4 · 11/07/2011, 11:48 PM

I have a H&S 90-1000 skimmer and am having a difficult time with the Aqua Bee 5000 pump it is the smallest pump in thier line. This is a new pump that Bryan sent me, I clean it monthly with a good vinegar bath but today I cannot seem to get it to want to suck in air the pump runs fine if it is the vinegar bath but hook up the air tube barely nothing comes out. So I redrilled out the venturi and still nothing better I removed the air tube and stuck the venturi plastic nipple out of the water still same bad performance, stick the pump under water and it takes off again pumping large amounts of water, and soon as the air tube or venturi is in the air the pump caveats. How does one set the bottom bearing, the one in the pump? You think I would get more than one finger wide in the cup in three weeks on a 33 gallon tank with 4 fish.I will post a video tomorrow when I get new batteries in my Flip. Any thoughts or suggestion will greatly appreciated.

Khazmodain · 12/15/2011, 09:30 AM

Does anyone know who to contact for replacement parts for H&S skimmers? I have an H&S A150 and the pump seems to be going bad on me. The pump runs just fine when I have the venturi clamped, but if I allow any air to get pulled in it sounds (and feels) like the impeller is rattling around and the pump doesn't put much flow out.

moondoggy4 · 12/15/2011, 12:10 PM

Finns Reef

saltyfun · 12/15/2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Finns Reef

Are they still in business?? In the last 2 weeks, I have called 5+ times a day and left 5+ messages and nobody answers or returns my calls?

I just sent an email to H&S, this is crazy! I have a $1k in H&S products and they are worthless without replacement parts.

I have talked to Brian in the past. He does seem like a great guy and he has helped me out. I do hope all is well and maybe he has a valid reason but, really, if he is the onley H&S distributor, they need a back up if he is not around.

moondoggy4 · 12/15/2011, 08:43 PM

They did lose the contract to sell Maxspect LED lights and H&S skimmers sales have probably dropped off also. I did speak with Brian also and he also stated that they are getting to Diving Equipment, sorry not much help, I'm glad I got a replacement pump when I did. Good luck

reefernutz · 12/16/2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltyfun

Are they still in business?? In the last 2 weeks, I have called 5+ times a day and left 5+ messages and nobody answers or returns my calls?

I just sent an email to H&S, this is crazy! I have a $1k in H&S products and they are worthless without replacement parts.

I have talked to Brian in the past. He does seem like a great guy and he has helped me out. I do hope all is well and maybe he has a valid reason but, really, if he is the onley H&S distributor, they need a back up if he is not around.

What parts do you need? If it's just an impeller you can go to Reef Dynamics (formerly Euro-reef) and they have a needlewheel impeller for the Eheim 1260/1262. You can also try Phil who is the Deltec guy in Canada. I got my last impeller from them.

If its a pump issue, it just uses a standard Eheim 1260.....real easy to replace.

reefernutz · 12/16/2011, 07:18 AM

Ok, I'm getting a lot of turbulence up by the neck of the skimmer. Has anyone tried putting a 45 on the pump output so it shoots the bubbles down a little? I know that Deltecs have this but not sure how it would work on the H&S.

saltyfun · 12/16/2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefernutz

What parts do you need? If it's just an impeller you can go to Reef Dynamics (formerly Euro-reef) and they have a needlewheel impeller for the Eheim 1260/1262. You can also try Phil who is the Deltec guy in Canada. I got my last impeller from them.

If its a pump issue, it just uses a standard Eheim 1260.....real easy to replace.

I need a replacement impeller for the Aquabee 1000. This is the smallest Skimmer H&S makes, the 90-f1000.

Does anyone know if a Sedra impeller fit??

saltyfun · 12/16/2011, 10:26 AM

[QUOTE=saltyfun;19634362]I need a replacement impeller for the Aquabee 1000. This is the smallest Skimmer H&S makes, the 90-f1000. QUOTE]

EDIT

Ok, I got an email back from H&S. They said, they will sell direct and they were nice and offered me a discount on the pump.

I actually found an online source for the new version of the Aquabee 1000. They are in Canada, "Reef Concept". I just ordered a new pump and accessories to fix up my old one.

They sell the needlewheel, ceramic shafts, "silent" shaft bearings, regular impellors, etc..

Hope this helps people out. I have nothing to do with them, just googled "Aquabee needle wheel parts" and found them so, if I am breaking any RC rules, let me know..

moondoggy4 · 12/16/2011, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the info Saltyguy, so is the shipping from Germany if you go through H&S, also are you from Canada? I have a 1000-90 skimmer from H&S.

saltyfun · 12/17/2011, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Thanks for the info Saltyguy, so is the shipping from Germany if you go through H&S, also are you from Canada? I have a 1000-90 skimmer from H&S.

Yes, the parts from H&S are shipped using DHL and they ship from Germany.

The parts I got from Reef Concepts are from Canada and has nothing to do with H&S rather, they just sell Aquabee products. No, I live in Chicago.

moondoggy4 · 12/17/2011, 11:01 AM

Thanks looks like we have the same skimmer, what size tank do you have yours on? I have mine on my sons 33 gallon tank, also what depth do you keep yours at?

reefernutz · 12/17/2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefernutz

Ok, I'm getting a lot of turbulence up by the neck of the skimmer. Has anyone tried putting a 45 on the pump output so it shoots the bubbles down a little? I know that Deltecs have this but not sure how it would work on the H&S.

Anyone?

saltyfun · 12/17/2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Thanks looks like we have the same skimmer, what size tank do you have yours on? I have mine on my sons 33 gallon tank, also what depth do you keep yours at?

I have the same skimmer but, I have an aquabee 1000 on mine not the 5000. It is in about 7" of water, 8" maybe better but, 7 works fine.

FYI - My tank is +/-50 gallons and is a mixed reef with 2 fish. I would say the bio load is light to medium light and the skimmer handles it just fine.

moondoggy4 · 12/17/2011, 03:44 PM

Thanks saltyfun I lowered my water level seems to be working better I also checked my pump and it is a 1000 not 5000 It came in a box that stated that it was a 5000 Aqua Bee

64Ivy · 12/20/2011, 06:41 AM

What's the link for H&S/Germany?

benignoh · 12/30/2011, 08:52 AM

Hi
I need to buy the ss washers that goes on the needle wheel but dont know which size are those washers. Also what is the washer setup 3 and 3 3 and 2?
Please help
Thanks
Benny

moondoggy4 · 12/30/2011, 01:38 PM

Benny check back a page or two there was a lot of discussion on the SS washers.

moondoggy4 · 12/30/2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64Ivy

What's the link for H&S/Germany?

I wonder when H&S is going to do something, or are they just going to disappear, will on second thought they are doing that right now. Bummer these are not cheap skimmers. Funny the Chinese are beating them in customer service.

flyingpolarbear · 12/31/2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefernutz

What parts do you need? If it's just an impeller you can go to Reef Dynamics (formerly Euro-reef) and they have a needlewheel impeller for the Eheim 1260/1262. You can also try Phil who is the Deltec guy in Canada. I got my last impeller from them.

If its a pump issue, it just uses a standard Eheim 1260.....real easy to replace.

I have the H&S A150. So if the pump breaks on the Aquabee.. the Eheim 1260 fits nicely as a replacement?

I already started looking for a spare impeller in case mine wears out.. are you saying the needle wheel impellers for the 1260 slide right into the Aquabee without any issues? Thx!

09/14/2011, 07:39 PM	#502
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	what is wrong with my skimmer I finally got impellers for my a200 2 x1260, no matter what i try, I cannot run both the pumps at same time, every time both pumps are turned on, it starts to overflow, even i cannot open full air intake of one pump that is running. I tried increasing and decreasing water flow, no luck so far, the bubbles though are pretty small and good, any help would be appreciated.

12/20/2011, 06:41 AM	#521
64Ivy B'rer Reefer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 3,194	What's the link for H&S/Germany? __________________ Be Kind To The Elderly. Life Without Parole Means Nothing To Us. ToTM 3-03 Current Tank Info: Between tanks. Searching for a home

12/30/2011, 08:52 AM	#522
benignoh Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: PR Posts: 146	Hi I need to buy the ss washers that goes on the needle wheel but dont know which size are those washers. Also what is the washer setup 3 and 3 3 and 2? Please help Thanks Benny __________________ Thanks Benny Current Tank Info: 150 gal Reef Tank, 40g sump

09/07/2011, 12:18 PM	#501
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Tunze 9420 Hydrofoamer is a good replacement I had one on my I-Tech 200 and then bought the Tunze it is quieter and uses less electricity.

09/15/2011, 09:49 AM	#503
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	On the A200 with 2x1260 Eheims, you need to run both pumps with the venturi air line partially clamped until the air/water is less turbulent. Takes a lot of tuning with the air mixture and water level to get this skimmer working right.

09/16/2011, 01:50 AM	#505
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	Where is the water level inside the skimmer body when the pumps are off? Mine is slightly below where the curved part of the top chamber is welded to the straight cylinder.

11/07/2011, 11:48 PM	#506
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I have a H&S 90-1000 skimmer and am having a difficult time with the Aqua Bee 5000 pump it is the smallest pump in thier line. This is a new pump that Bryan sent me, I clean it monthly with a good vinegar bath but today I cannot seem to get it to want to suck in air the pump runs fine if it is the vinegar bath but hook up the air tube barely nothing comes out. So I redrilled out the venturi and still nothing better I removed the air tube and stuck the venturi plastic nipple out of the water still same bad performance, stick the pump under water and it takes off again pumping large amounts of water, and soon as the air tube or venturi is in the air the pump caveats. How does one set the bottom bearing, the one in the pump? You think I would get more than one finger wide in the cup in three weeks on a 33 gallon tank with 4 fish.I will post a video tomorrow when I get new batteries in my Flip. Any thoughts or suggestion will greatly appreciated.

12/15/2011, 09:30 AM	#507
Khazmodain Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 231	Does anyone know who to contact for replacement parts for H&S skimmers? I have an H&S A150 and the pump seems to be going bad on me. The pump runs just fine when I have the venturi clamped, but if I allow any air to get pulled in it sounds (and feels) like the impeller is rattling around and the pump doesn't put much flow out.

12/15/2011, 12:10 PM	#508
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Finns Reef

12/15/2011, 08:43 PM	#510
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	They did lose the contract to sell Maxspect LED lights and H&S skimmers sales have probably dropped off also. I did speak with Brian also and he also stated that they are getting to Diving Equipment, sorry not much help, I'm glad I got a replacement pump when I did. Good luck

12/16/2011, 07:18 AM	#512
reefernutz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235	Ok, I'm getting a lot of turbulence up by the neck of the skimmer. Has anyone tried putting a 45 on the pump output so it shoots the bubbles down a little? I know that Deltecs have this but not sure how it would work on the H&S.

12/16/2011, 10:26 AM	#514
saltyfun Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 291	[QUOTE=saltyfun;19634362]I need a replacement impeller for the Aquabee 1000. This is the smallest Skimmer H&S makes, the 90-f1000. QUOTE] EDIT Ok, I got an email back from H&S. They said, they will sell direct and they were nice and offered me a discount on the pump. I actually found an online source for the new version of the Aquabee 1000. They are in Canada, "Reef Concept". I just ordered a new pump and accessories to fix up my old one. They sell the needlewheel, ceramic shafts, "silent" shaft bearings, regular impellors, etc.. Hope this helps people out. I have nothing to do with them, just googled "Aquabee needle wheel parts" and found them so, if I am breaking any RC rules, let me know..

12/16/2011, 01:31 PM	#515
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Thanks for the info Saltyguy, so is the shipping from Germany if you go through H&S, also are you from Canada? I have a 1000-90 skimmer from H&S.

12/17/2011, 11:01 AM	#517
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Thanks looks like we have the same skimmer, what size tank do you have yours on? I have mine on my sons 33 gallon tank, also what depth do you keep yours at?

12/17/2011, 03:44 PM	#520
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Thanks saltyfun I lowered my water level seems to be working better I also checked my pump and it is a 1000 not 5000 It came in a box that stated that it was a 5000 Aqua Bee

12/30/2011, 01:38 PM	#523
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Benny check back a page or two there was a lot of discussion on the SS washers.