H&S Skimmer Club - Page 22

benignoh · 12/31/2011, 09:18 AM

Also if i need to replace the needle wheel impeller on the Eheim 1260 for my A200-1260, will this impeller do the the job http://www.reefdynamics.com/Eheim-12...-cpia-1260.htm.
Since is almost imposible to get the Oem parts.
If not what needle whel can i used?
Thanks
Benny

Keith Thomson · 12/31/2011, 09:38 AM

That looks like the same needle wheel I just purchased from another supplier. Works perfect. My old skimmer works like new again. HTH.

Keith.

moondoggy4 · 12/31/2011, 10:38 AM

http://www.reefconcept.com/catalog/i...ath=37_271_273 aqua bee parts in Canda

reefbegood · 02/14/2012, 11:27 AM

Its a shame we have to go to Canada to get parts. if fins reef cant return emails we need a new us supplier

USC-fan · 02/19/2012, 09:10 PM

Anyone replace an old 2000/1. Is these news ones a direct replacement?

reefernutz · 02/25/2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefbegood

Its a shame we have to go to Canada to get parts. if fins reef cant return emails we need a new us supplier

Don't expect to get anything from Fins Reef. If you have the Eheim pumps you can go to either Reef Dynamics or Deltec for replacements. If you have the Aquabee, you can go do Deltec (not sure of any other skimmers that use the Aquabee). I've gotten replacement parts through Deltec in Canada- they're much faster than the Deltec in the US and they cost the same.

USC-fan · 02/25/2012, 10:04 AM

Deltec just cost wayyyyy too much.

radone · 02/25/2012, 10:25 AM

reefernutz
Got a link to order form Deltec Canada?

reefernutz · 02/25/2012, 11:35 AM

Parts from Deltec in Canada can be ordered from Phil at phil@theaquariumsolution.com.

radone · 02/25/2012, 04:45 PM

Thanks

pecan2phat · 04/15/2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyman

Well I decided to take the pump apart just to do an inspection. Things are holding up as long as the ceramic washers don't touch the shaft. After more thoughts on the subject I decided that ceramic washer just doesn't seem like a right solution. I apologize for those that bought ceramic washers. For those that are using let please inspect and let me know how things go.

In the mean time I've removed all ceramic washers and replaced with delrin washers. I think PTFE can also be used (mcmaster.com) part number 95630A235. Only $4! shipping will probably be higher. I didn't buy any so please measure before buying. I'm gonna run my delrin washer for another 3-4 months and will report back here.

I also agree that anyone who bought the ceramic washers should remove them.
After 12 months, the friction has sheared the ceramic shaft and basically chewed up the magnet also. I also found broken ceramic washer pieces in the bottom of te skimmer chamber.
Need to order new entire impellar assemblies now

Adamc1303 · 04/15/2012, 10:16 AM

So I haven't had a tank for around 3 years now and I am about to get into it again A few things have changed lie LED lighting. This is my question. I went through a bunch of skimmers and then loved the H & S A150. I am going with a very large system this time, right around 500 gallons total. Are H & S still the best? Seems like there are allot of cone designs now and skimmers with pumps that pull allot of air. I toyed with some as they were just becoming popular and wasn't happy at all. But now are they better? Did the technology surpass the Deltec and H & S simple recirculating skimmer technology or just a bunch of hype for newb's?

Thanks,

Adam

moondoggy4 · 04/15/2012, 11:44 AM

Skimmers have come along way in the last 3 years. Specially they have gotten cheaper, the Chinese are making better ones cheaper and they have better warranties and customer service better than the Germans think SRO skimmers I would look at the SRO 5000 model. I do have a H&S 90-1000, good luck getting parts you have to go to Germany to get them, bummer I am fan of Eric and Brian. ATB skimmers are a real deal great CS and parts are readily available and they are made in Austria. Victor does their CS and is available on his cell of e-mail.

reefernutz · 04/22/2012, 11:41 AM

Has anyone put a silencer on the end of their air line? Does it affect performance? I've got an A200-1260.

James77 · 04/22/2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamc1303

So I haven't had a tank for around 3 years now and I am about to get into it again A few things have changed lie LED lighting. This is my question. I went through a bunch of skimmers and then loved the H & S A150. I am going with a very large system this time, right around 500 gallons total. Are H & S still the best? Seems like there are allot of cone designs now and skimmers with pumps that pull allot of air. I toyed with some as they were just becoming popular and wasn't happy at all. But now are they better? Did the technology surpass the Deltec and H & S simple recirculating skimmer technology or just a bunch of hype for newb's?

Thanks,

Adam

Of the many skimmers I have owned, the 2 best performers have been the H&S a150 and my current SRO 2000. Those are the only 2 skimmers that have gottent the darkest and nastiest skimmate while not being finicky. If I forget to empty either, I have had the foam lift the lid off and start crusting down the side. If I had the choice of either right now, I'd go SRO because of the 3 year warranty and good customer service. It is quieter since it comes with a silencer as well, and has a drain built right in.

The cones can be an improvement, but it is very slight and there are plenty of crappy cones out there. Most of the skimmers today are pretty much cones anyways since the necks are so tapered. Having spent a lot of cash on the high end skimmers, I would never waste my money on them again, ones like Deltec, BK etc. The same performance and better warranty and support can be had from the more sanely priced skimmers.

ECFENCING · 07/01/2012, 09:03 AM

I'm considering an h&s 90 skimmer locally but the aquabee pump does not work

Can I pick up a replacement aquabee 1000 at Reef Concepts in Canada? It looks like they sell the needlewheel aquabee for $90 but just wanted to check that it is the correct replacement for this skimmer.

I was also considering an swc or bubble magus nac 3.5+ or reef octopus but am Leary of the pumps they use

Skimmer would be used on a 20 gallon system

Don't know if the cone and bubble plate technology will be a considerable improvement. Looks like it will only be marginal

For those who have owned an h&s 90 I welcome your input

Thanks in advance

moondoggy4 · 07/01/2012, 01:13 PM

I have a 90-1000 skimmer on a 33 gallon tank, the problem with small tanks it is hard to get them to skim. The H&S would definitely keep up. Getting pumps is a real pain Try e-mailing H&S and see what they have to say since their is no support here in the US. I always thought about putting a Tunze 9410 skimmer pump on it if I needed too but I have not tried it yet Wish I could borrow one for a week I do have two 9420 skimmer pumps.

ECFENCING · 07/01/2012, 02:23 PM

Thanks moondoggy4 for your input

I'll let everyone know if hear back from Phil at deltec in Canada or reef concepts in Quebec

Mimbler1 · 07/30/2012, 01:42 PM

I'm needing to replace impellers on my H&S A250 (eheim 1260 needlewheels), and can't find anyone selling H&S parts. It looks like ReefDynamics (euroreef) sells one for the eheim, as does Bubble Magus. Has anyone used either and can comment on performance?

Or know of another source?
thanks, Mike

pecan2phat · 07/30/2012, 05:05 PM

I replaced both needlewheel impellars on my A250 with the Euroreef branded impellars and they are performing almost better then the original needlewheels before they were damaged.
I have not taken the pump apart yet to see if there is the same type of wear on the washers as there was with the H&S needlewheels, it's been about 3 months now.

Mimbler1 · 07/30/2012, 05:11 PM

Thanks Pecan2phat! That is exactly the kind of feedback I needed.
Mike

pecan2phat · 07/30/2012, 05:14 PM

No problem Mike.
You would think that at $300 ($149 a pop), that there would be free shipping, try nada!

moondoggy4 · 07/30/2012, 06:23 PM

I thought Avast was selling Eheim skimmer pumps also.

Mimbler1 · 07/30/2012, 08:34 PM

Thanks Moondog, I just checked, and they have the eheims with needlewheel for 290. That's a good price for the total skimmer pump, but I just need the impeller. BTW, Brian from Fins Reef just e-mailed me back that he now suggests we get the reef dynamics impeller due to the value of the Euro making the H&S too expensive. He says the reef dynamic impellers appear to be doing well in the H&S. That is great customer service, to refer us to a competitor to save us some money,
Mike

moondoggy4 · 07/30/2012, 10:17 PM

It's good that you got to speak with Brian I have met him several times, bummer that the economy has had such a negative impact on this hobby.

12/31/2011, 09:18 AM	#526
benignoh Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: PR Posts: 146	Also if i need to replace the needle wheel impeller on the Eheim 1260 for my A200-1260, will this impeller do the the job http://www.reefdynamics.com/Eheim-12...-cpia-1260.htm. Since is almost imposible to get the Oem parts. If not what needle whel can i used? Thanks Benny __________________ Thanks Benny Current Tank Info: 150 gal Reef Tank, 40g sump

02/25/2012, 10:25 AM	#533
radone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,167	reefernutz Got a link to order form Deltec Canada? __________________ Romeo Current Tank Info: Pennisula Style 210G mixed reef, Primary lighting 250w MH 10k's, 160w VHO actinic supplement, custom 75G sump,

02/25/2012, 04:45 PM	#535
radone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,167	Thanks __________________ Romeo Current Tank Info: Pennisula Style 210G mixed reef, Primary lighting 250w MH 10k's, 160w VHO actinic supplement, custom 75G sump,

04/15/2012, 10:16 AM	#537
Adamc1303 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 964	So I haven't had a tank for around 3 years now and I am about to get into it again A few things have changed lie LED lighting. This is my question. I went through a bunch of skimmers and then loved the H & S A150. I am going with a very large system this time, right around 500 gallons total. Are H & S still the best? Seems like there are allot of cone designs now and skimmers with pumps that pull allot of air. I toyed with some as they were just becoming popular and wasn't happy at all. But now are they better? Did the technology surpass the Deltec and H & S simple recirculating skimmer technology or just a bunch of hype for newb's? Thanks, Adam __________________ Metal Halide Connoisseur!

07/30/2012, 01:42 PM	#544
Mimbler1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 575	I'm needing to replace impellers on my H&S A250 (eheim 1260 needlewheels), and can't find anyone selling H&S parts. It looks like ReefDynamics (euroreef) sells one for the eheim, as does Bubble Magus. Has anyone used either and can comment on performance? Or know of another source? thanks, Mike __________________ Mike

12/31/2011, 09:38 AM	#527
Keith Thomson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 42	That looks like the same needle wheel I just purchased from another supplier. Works perfect. My old skimmer works like new again. HTH. Keith.

12/31/2011, 10:38 AM	#528
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.reefconcept.com/catalog/i...ath=37_271_273 aqua bee parts in Canda

02/14/2012, 11:27 AM	#529
reefbegood Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 220	Its a shame we have to go to Canada to get parts. if fins reef cant return emails we need a new us supplier

02/19/2012, 09:10 PM	#530
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	Anyone replace an old 2000/1. Is these news ones a direct replacement?

02/25/2012, 10:04 AM	#532
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	Deltec just cost wayyyyy too much.

02/25/2012, 11:35 AM	#534
reefernutz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235	Parts from Deltec in Canada can be ordered from Phil at phil@theaquariumsolution.com.

04/15/2012, 11:44 AM	#538
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Skimmers have come along way in the last 3 years. Specially they have gotten cheaper, the Chinese are making better ones cheaper and they have better warranties and customer service better than the Germans think SRO skimmers I would look at the SRO 5000 model. I do have a H&S 90-1000, good luck getting parts you have to go to Germany to get them, bummer I am fan of Eric and Brian. ATB skimmers are a real deal great CS and parts are readily available and they are made in Austria. Victor does their CS and is available on his cell of e-mail.

04/22/2012, 11:41 AM	#539
reefernutz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235	Has anyone put a silencer on the end of their air line? Does it affect performance? I've got an A200-1260.

07/01/2012, 09:03 AM	#541
ECFENCING Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 608	I'm considering an h&s 90 skimmer locally but the aquabee pump does not work Can I pick up a replacement aquabee 1000 at Reef Concepts in Canada? It looks like they sell the needlewheel aquabee for $90 but just wanted to check that it is the correct replacement for this skimmer. I was also considering an swc or bubble magus nac 3.5+ or reef octopus but am Leary of the pumps they use Skimmer would be used on a 20 gallon system Don't know if the cone and bubble plate technology will be a considerable improvement. Looks like it will only be marginal For those who have owned an h&s 90 I welcome your input Thanks in advance

07/01/2012, 01:13 PM	#542
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I have a 90-1000 skimmer on a 33 gallon tank, the problem with small tanks it is hard to get them to skim. The H&S would definitely keep up. Getting pumps is a real pain Try e-mailing H&S and see what they have to say since their is no support here in the US. I always thought about putting a Tunze 9410 skimmer pump on it if I needed too but I have not tried it yet Wish I could borrow one for a week I do have two 9420 skimmer pumps.

07/01/2012, 02:23 PM	#543
ECFENCING Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 608	Thanks moondoggy4 for your input I'll let everyone know if hear back from Phil at deltec in Canada or reef concepts in Quebec

07/30/2012, 05:05 PM	#545
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	I replaced both needlewheel impellars on my A250 with the Euroreef branded impellars and they are performing almost better then the original needlewheels before they were damaged. I have not taken the pump apart yet to see if there is the same type of wear on the washers as there was with the H&S needlewheels, it's been about 3 months now.

07/30/2012, 05:11 PM	#546
Mimbler1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 575	Thanks Pecan2phat! That is exactly the kind of feedback I needed. Mike __________________ Mike

07/30/2012, 05:14 PM	#547
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	No problem Mike. You would think that at $300 ($149 a pop), that there would be free shipping, try nada!

07/30/2012, 06:23 PM	#548
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I thought Avast was selling Eheim skimmer pumps also.

07/30/2012, 08:34 PM	#549
Mimbler1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 575	Thanks Moondog, I just checked, and they have the eheims with needlewheel for 290. That's a good price for the total skimmer pump, but I just need the impeller. BTW, Brian from Fins Reef just e-mailed me back that he now suggests we get the reef dynamics impeller due to the value of the Euro making the H&S too expensive. He says the reef dynamic impellers appear to be doing well in the H&S. That is great customer service, to refer us to a competitor to save us some money, Mike __________________ Mike

07/30/2012, 10:17 PM	#550
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	It's good that you got to speak with Brian I have met him several times, bummer that the economy has had such a negative impact on this hobby.