WOOT lol Odyssea NEEDLE WHEEL skimmer! - Page 22

Badgerman · 11/11/2007, 09:59 PM

I am very impressed with the ps75. When i got it on my 24 gal, I was dissapointed (this is 24 hours of skimmate)

now, one week later on the same system, this thing turned in to a monster (this is 12 hours of skimmate)

chevegan · 11/14/2007, 03:39 PM

if you dial it in just right you should get a cup every 1-2 days or so depending on what type of skimate you want of course....wetter or dryer

jefferzbooboo · 11/15/2007, 06:28 AM

Has anyone tried to make a surface skimmer box for the PS75?

pbukow · 11/16/2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Badgerman
I am very impressed with the ps75. When i got it on my 24 gal, I was dissapointed (this is 24 hours of skimmate)

now, one week later on the same system, this thing turned in to a monster (this is 12 hours of skimmate)

A monster in deed

Killin those organics. Skimm on . . . Skimm on

seeingred · 11/16/2007, 08:06 AM

Ok, I have the PS 75 and broke the impeller shaft on the stock pump when doing the mesh mod. So I bought a Gen X 1000 and cannot get the fittings of the U-Tube for the HOB configuration to match up with the output of the pump. I bought a 1/2 inch male nipple fitting to insert into the output of the pump, but the fitting for the U-tube does not screw down tight on the fitting. any suggestions?

Pete

luke33 · 11/16/2007, 08:23 AM

What about using some rubber hose to connect the two. WHen you put it on the pipe of the utube hot you'll have to make sure its very warm. So get some 1/2" id tubing and heat it in the microwave until its pretty flimbsy, then put it on the tube, then on your pump, should work just fine. When it cools it'll shrink and be very solid.

b16drag · 11/17/2007, 12:09 AM

Last night, I decided to pull out the restrictor on the outlet of the PS160. This seemed to allow the skimmer to skim more consistently and is doing a good job. One problem however is that its making a lil more noise than before.

igotsalt · 11/17/2007, 08:48 AM

It's been a while since I posted/read this thread. I need a skimmer for a 400g reef tank. You guys have had great success in make the cheaper affordable skimmers out perform the pricey name brands. Can you please suggest a skimmer for my needs?
thanks!

b16drag · 11/17/2007, 12:07 PM

These would be MUCH too small for your needs.

Danyal · 11/17/2007, 01:27 PM

maybe run 4 of them in the sump?

pbukow · 11/17/2007, 05:34 PM

Couldn't you get a big ASM skimmer for the same price as 4 PS160s?

luke33 · 11/17/2007, 06:57 PM

Why would you want a asm skimmer? Get an octo instead for half the price.

igotsalt, these skimmers aren't going to handle 400g's. Not even 4 of them. I'm guessing it would take 6-8ps160's fully modded to skim a 400g but i would suggest it.

pbukow · 11/17/2007, 09:28 PM

Oh yeah, forgot about the octos. I just got an AMS mini G, that i really love, so i guess i got asm on da brain

igotsalt · 11/18/2007, 09:38 PM

I was hoping you guys had some experience with larger tanks. I have a Kent M Nautilus turbo eductor skimmer that has been laying around due to a broken part. I finally found someone to ship it to me!! 9 months looking for intake tube/part!

Are there any mods to maximize it's ability? Just purchased a red sea "turbo skimmer pump" to run it. I will use this skimmer until I find a better skimmer.

I have no experience with the larger skimmers. There are many different opinions on what is best. They all are pricey. People seem to get attached to the name instead of performance.

It is wonderful you guys take the time to test and modify equipment. By tweking the performance you create good affordable equipment for all of us! I've gotten suggestions on Deltec, ASM, Pacific Coast and more. I probably need to start weeding out by customer service, life expectancy/durability, how hard to clean it etc.
Thanks for your comments! Keep up the good work!

luke33 · 11/18/2007, 09:57 PM

Unfortunately a 400g tank is going to be an expensive one to skim, but if you can afford a 400g tank you should be able to afford the skimmer ; ) Its going to take 600-1000 bux imo.

igotsalt · 11/19/2007, 07:50 PM

thanks for the input!.....I will continue looking for used equipment like everything else purchased for this tank! With patience and time I will find a skimmer!
thanks again

moprint · 11/19/2007, 08:29 PM

There is an old thread on here about the jebo 520 skimmers. Search and read it, there is now 2008 versions of this skimmer on ebay. One member did alot of testing with it modified, and they seem to like it. Just something to think about.

luke33 · 11/19/2007, 08:55 PM

Yep, originally in the first page of this thread there was somone on board to test the 520 as i was very excited to see what it had. The body is worth 80 bux without the pump. Its 24" and 6" diameter and has a turbulent killer it it you could turn into a bubble plate very easy. You could turn it into a recirc or a nw skimmer easy as well. Its built well and could probably handle a 75g tank fairly well.....basically its an octo 150 for half the price.

preimo · 11/19/2007, 11:14 PM

I have a 520 on a 75. I also modded it with a recirc and also added a beckett, now this thing is a beast and know it would handle a heavy stocked 125.

b16drag · 11/20/2007, 01:09 AM

got some pics preimo?

luke33 · 11/20/2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by preimo
I have a 520 on a 75. I also modded it with a recirc and also added a beckett, now this thing is a beast and know it would handle a heavy stocked 125.

Would like to see some pics as well. The pump input on this guy would be perfect for a recirc, you'd only have to plumb the one hole for the pump....and another for the feeder, and yes, i'm sure it can handle a 125g this way fairly easy.

Luke

b16drag · 11/20/2007, 09:27 AM

Kind of jumping off topic a bit... I know Luke has mentioned that the acrylic or plastic on the PS160 is "weak" or brttle, but has anyone really tried to drill it or modified it for recirculation?

luke33 · 11/20/2007, 09:59 AM

In the beginning someone did.....and cracked there skimmer! lol, then they got another and did it again and it worked. IMO, its not a good idea as its extruded acrylic and will crack very easy. The only way i could see it being done is if you were to melt through it.

b16drag · 11/20/2007, 06:03 PM

Hm... I'm edging on needing a new skimmer since I'm feeding so damn much nowadays... Just wanted to get an idea.

preimo · 11/20/2007, 06:55 PM

I will get you guys some pics tonight.
b16drag the acrylic is thin on the 520 also, but with a little torch and using the bit in reverse it cuts and melts through like BUTTER.

11/14/2007, 03:39 PM	#527
chevegan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado springs, co Posts: 1,614	if you dial it in just right you should get a cup every 1-2 days or so depending on what type of skimate you want of course....wetter or dryer __________________ Everything is copasetic. Reefing on a budget Current Tank Info: Do it right the first time, save up, spend where it counts OR end up another craigslist ad of money lost.--------Why is this hobby so damn expensive??!-------

11/16/2007, 08:06 AM	#530
seeingred Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 87	Ok, I have the PS 75 and broke the impeller shaft on the stock pump when doing the mesh mod. So I bought a Gen X 1000 and cannot get the fittings of the U-Tube for the HOB configuration to match up with the output of the pump. I bought a 1/2 inch male nipple fitting to insert into the output of the pump, but the fitting for the U-tube does not screw down tight on the fitting. any suggestions? Pete __________________ "The weather is here, wish you were beautiful" - Jimmy Buffett Current Tank Info: 30 g shallow rimless BB with 20 g sump, Octopus NW 110 skimmer, Current USA Outer Orbit 250 W plus 4 X 24 W t5 lighting, Ocean Runner 3500 return, Tunze Nano-stream, ATO, zoanthid setup

11/17/2007, 05:34 PM	#536
pbukow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 453	Couldn't you get a big ASM skimmer for the same price as 4 PS160s? __________________ What do you mean I have to change the water? PBITAWA Every Day

11/17/2007, 09:28 PM	#538
pbukow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 453	Oh yeah, forgot about the octos. I just got an AMS mini G, that i really love, so i guess i got asm on da brain __________________ What do you mean I have to change the water? PBITAWA Every Day

11/11/2007, 09:59 PM	#526
Badgerman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Posts: 25	I am very impressed with the ps75. When i got it on my 24 gal, I was dissapointed (this is 24 hours of skimmate) now, one week later on the same system, this thing turned in to a monster (this is 12 hours of skimmate)

11/15/2007, 06:28 AM	#528
jefferzbooboo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ND Posts: 118	Has anyone tried to make a surface skimmer box for the PS75?

11/16/2007, 08:23 AM	#531
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	What about using some rubber hose to connect the two. WHen you put it on the pipe of the utube hot you'll have to make sure its very warm. So get some 1/2" id tubing and heat it in the microwave until its pretty flimbsy, then put it on the tube, then on your pump, should work just fine. When it cools it'll shrink and be very solid.

11/17/2007, 12:09 AM	#532
b16drag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 903	Last night, I decided to pull out the restrictor on the outlet of the PS160. This seemed to allow the skimmer to skim more consistently and is doing a good job. One problem however is that its making a lil more noise than before.

11/17/2007, 08:48 AM	#533
igotsalt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 341	It's been a while since I posted/read this thread. I need a skimmer for a 400g reef tank. You guys have had great success in make the cheaper affordable skimmers out perform the pricey name brands. Can you please suggest a skimmer for my needs? thanks!

11/17/2007, 12:07 PM	#534
b16drag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 903	These would be MUCH too small for your needs.

11/17/2007, 01:27 PM	#535
Danyal Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: woodland Posts: 221	maybe run 4 of them in the sump?

11/17/2007, 06:57 PM	#537
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Why would you want a asm skimmer? Get an octo instead for half the price. igotsalt, these skimmers aren't going to handle 400g's. Not even 4 of them. I'm guessing it would take 6-8ps160's fully modded to skim a 400g but i would suggest it.

11/18/2007, 09:38 PM	#539
igotsalt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 341	I was hoping you guys had some experience with larger tanks. I have a Kent M Nautilus turbo eductor skimmer that has been laying around due to a broken part. I finally found someone to ship it to me!! 9 months looking for intake tube/part! Are there any mods to maximize it's ability? Just purchased a red sea "turbo skimmer pump" to run it. I will use this skimmer until I find a better skimmer. I have no experience with the larger skimmers. There are many different opinions on what is best. They all are pricey. People seem to get attached to the name instead of performance. It is wonderful you guys take the time to test and modify equipment. By tweking the performance you create good affordable equipment for all of us! I've gotten suggestions on Deltec, ASM, Pacific Coast and more. I probably need to start weeding out by customer service, life expectancy/durability, how hard to clean it etc. Thanks for your comments! Keep up the good work!

11/18/2007, 09:57 PM	#540
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Unfortunately a 400g tank is going to be an expensive one to skim, but if you can afford a 400g tank you should be able to afford the skimmer ; ) Its going to take 600-1000 bux imo.

11/19/2007, 07:50 PM	#541
igotsalt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 341	thanks for the input!.....I will continue looking for used equipment like everything else purchased for this tank! With patience and time I will find a skimmer! thanks again

11/19/2007, 08:29 PM	#542
moprint Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MO Posts: 270	There is an old thread on here about the jebo 520 skimmers. Search and read it, there is now 2008 versions of this skimmer on ebay. One member did alot of testing with it modified, and they seem to like it. Just something to think about.

11/19/2007, 08:55 PM	#543
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Yep, originally in the first page of this thread there was somone on board to test the 520 as i was very excited to see what it had. The body is worth 80 bux without the pump. Its 24" and 6" diameter and has a turbulent killer it it you could turn into a bubble plate very easy. You could turn it into a recirc or a nw skimmer easy as well. Its built well and could probably handle a 75g tank fairly well.....basically its an octo 150 for half the price.

11/19/2007, 11:14 PM	#544
preimo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Springhill Posts: 74	I have a 520 on a 75. I also modded it with a recirc and also added a beckett, now this thing is a beast and know it would handle a heavy stocked 125.

11/20/2007, 01:09 AM	#545
b16drag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 903	got some pics preimo?

11/20/2007, 09:27 AM	#547
b16drag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 903	Kind of jumping off topic a bit... I know Luke has mentioned that the acrylic or plastic on the PS160 is "weak" or brttle, but has anyone really tried to drill it or modified it for recirculation?

11/20/2007, 09:59 AM	#548
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	In the beginning someone did.....and cracked there skimmer! lol, then they got another and did it again and it worked. IMO, its not a good idea as its extruded acrylic and will crack very easy. The only way i could see it being done is if you were to melt through it.

11/20/2007, 06:03 PM	#549
b16drag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 903	Hm... I'm edging on needing a new skimmer since I'm feeding so damn much nowadays... Just wanted to get an idea.

11/20/2007, 06:55 PM	#550
preimo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Springhill Posts: 74	I will get you guys some pics tonight. b16drag the acrylic is thin on the 520 also, but with a little torch and using the bit in reverse it cuts and melts through like BUTTER.