H&S Skimmer Club - Page 24

welsher7 · 09/09/2012, 05:45 PM

The suggested feed rate is 300gph. With mine it runs right under where the skimmer body meets the neck/cup.

tankmates · 10/30/2012, 10:53 PM

when i clean the skimmer neck and wash it, it pulls great skimmate for 2 days and then almost no skimmate after that..what could be wrong??? also, i noticed that microbubbles are going deep down the skimmer where the recirculating pumps draw their water.. i believe bubbles should not be sucked into the pumps...any ideas?

krzyphsygy · 10/31/2012, 05:51 PM

The perfprmance of these skimmers are so good that it pulls the organics out really fast and then it just kinda slows down a bit. Really depends on bioload and what your feeding. It will only skim as dirty as your tank is.

tankmates · 10/31/2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzyphsygy

The perfprmance of these skimmers are so good that it pulls the organics out really fast and then it just kinda slows down a bit. Really depends on bioload and what your feeding. It will only skim as dirty as your tank is.

I understand, however, it produces great skimmate when I clean it..with nothing else changed...same feeding etc..then stops after couple of days...maybe it is not dialed properly? Too much feed water?

krzyphsygy · 11/01/2012, 08:38 AM

With the wedge pipe adjusted so the dots are even together where is the water level in the skimmer with out the recirc pump turned on.....just the feed pump? Water level should be just under the bayonet.

tankmates · 11/01/2012, 08:58 AM

It is under that..but I see turbulance on one side from where water meets the opposite wall of skimmer with about 700g/hr feed..remember this is a200 2x1260 model

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Joe · 11/01/2012, 09:26 AM

Also, make sure your 1260s are clean. Run them in vinegar every 2-3 months of operation.

Joe

Jim_S · 11/01/2012, 09:00 PM

Crazy that Fins Reef closed! I've been out of the game for years but when I left Brian was still hooking it up. Bummer. These are killer skimmers.

moondoggy4 · 11/01/2012, 09:10 PM

Great to see you back on the boards Jim S I did not think that Finns Reef is closed just not selling H&S and Maxspect Leds anymore.

Jim_S · 11/01/2012, 09:17 PM

Thanks moondoggy! I haven't been on since like 09 I think. Its good to see a lot of the same handles posting and running reefs still!

I was going off this quote I read a page back. Glad to hear they're still in business!

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzyphsygy

No, there still there. I guess when Fins Reef closed up they lost there US support and according to H&S. Thats it, Brian was basically it.

Cheers,

Jim

krzyphsygy · 11/01/2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_S

Thanks moondoggy! I haven't been on since like 09 I think. Its good to see a lot of the same handles posting and running reefs still!

I was going off this quote I read a page back. Glad to hear they're still in business!

Cheers,

Jim

I dont think there are in business. I have called them a dozen times sent several e-mails and was also told by H&S that they are no longer in business. So if somewhen gets ahold of them, lets hear about it because it seems to be a lost cause with them supporting anything they sold to me. If they are in business and just not selling H&S anymore....then let someone know.

jschultzbass · 11/27/2012, 03:49 PM

I just picked up a used 200-3xF2001 and just now realized no one in the US sells them new anymore! Is there any place to get an Aquabee pump if I need one? Could you mod the skimmer to use two eheim 1260s?

andyman · 11/27/2012, 05:27 PM

If your looking for some aquabee pumps I got 1 brand new one and 1 used one. for sale.

chicken · 11/27/2012, 07:50 PM

If anyone is looking for Ehiem ones I have 5 for sale. 3 have good impellers while the other two have ones with a few broken pins. All of them include all the plumbing fittings.

fortress · 11/27/2012, 10:32 PM

I have a H&S A200-2-1260 external skimmer placed inside a 130 gallon sump. It was part of the package. Upon startup with 100% new water it shot foam within minutes of startup through the holes in the lid and running over the sides. Completely out of control! Prior to my purchase I had seen this up and running externally. Now inside of the sump I stared at it long enough to appreciate its simplicity in function. Immediately put my fingers over the air intakes and bubbles stopped, began tweeking those. Next the outlet/discharge was reduced from the metric piping to a 1-1/4” ID, dismantle, tear apart, removing the restrictions on the outlet lowered the water level in the chamber...reconfigure discharge to reduce backpressure and eliminate noise (including vibration dampening pads) and Bobs your uncle! The single largest factor (besides water quality) is the water level in the sump, mine runs sweet at approximately level with the venturi. 2” pvc or abs fittings fit over the outside diameter of the factory tee. A cap drilled with a ¼” hole in it then placed over the top of the tee, I seldom fuss with the wedge pipe, unless I want to wet skim, combine the drilled cap with a long radius 90 over the branch of the tee I’ve extended this below the water line…only here the pumps. One day a Eheim sounded as though it would grind to a halt and it did the pinwheel impeller broke into pieces. Replaced with one from reef dynamics.(thanks to all who post here as many a google search has led me to RC). All is well but I am fascinated with using the overflow return to eliminate a pump feeding the skimmer and may extend that further trying to capture as much energy as possible to an ATS…the free gravity feed is taunting me, asking to be tapped.

fortress · 11/27/2012, 10:33 PM

I have a H&S A200-2-1260 external skimmer placed inside a 130 gallon sump. It was part of the package. Upon startup with 100% new water it shot foam within minutes of startup through the holes in the lid and running over the sides. Completely out of control! Prior to my purchase I had seen this up and running externally. Now inside of the sump I stared at it long enough to appreciate its simplicity in function. Immediately put my fingers over the air intakes and bubbles stopped, began tweeking those. Next the outlet/discharge was reduced from the metric piping to a 1-1/4” ID, dismantle, tear apart, removing the restrictions on the outlet lowered the water level in the chamber...reconfigure discharge to reduce backpressure and eliminate noise (including vibration dampening pads) and Bobs your uncle! The single largest factor (besides water quality) is the water level in the sump, mine runs sweet at approximately level with the venturi. 2” pvc or abs fittings fit over the outside diameter of the factory tee. A cap drilled with a ¼” hole in it then placed over the top of the tee, I seldom fuss with the wedge pipe, unless I want to wet skim, combine the drilled cap with a long radius 90 over the branch of the tee I’ve extended this below the water line…only here the pumps. One day a Eheim sounded as though it would grind to a halt and it did the pinwheel impeller broke into pieces. Replaced with one from reef dynamics.(thanks to all who post here as many a google search has led me to RC). All is well but I am fascinated with using the overflow return to eliminate a pump feeding the skimmer and may extend that further trying to capture as much energy as possible to an ATS…the free gravity feed is taunting me, asking to be tapped.

tankmates · 12/02/2012, 09:43 AM

I have 2 eheim pumps with venturi and everything...unfortunately we were finishing basement and one piece of heavy wood fell on skimmer breaking it's body

. I managed to tune that some days back to get me thick skimmate and unfortunatelt that is gone now...I have to buy new skimmer...so if anyone needs these pumps..let me know...
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fortress · 12/02/2012, 09:49 AM

how many hours of use? What shape are the impellers in? What are you asking for them?

tankmates · 12/02/2012, 10:02 AM

Pumps are about 2 years old...brand new impellers installed 5 months back. Worked perfect till last night when skimmer body broke...

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tankmates · 12/02/2012, 10:05 AM

I am asking 200 plus shipping for both pumps...I paid 150 each for impellers itself...

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moondoggy4 · 12/02/2012, 12:24 PM

tankmates sorry to hear about your misfortunes, great deal on the pumps GLWS

tankmates · 12/02/2012, 12:44 PM

If anyone wants skimmer body as well. The inlet connection is what is broken from skimmer body...not whole skimmer body...I may post some pics

fortress · 12/02/2012, 02:33 PM

pics would be great including some of impellers . You did not mention a model of skimmer. Are the pumps for external or in sump only skimmer?

tankmates · 12/02/2012, 03:02 PM

Will post some later today..it is a 200 , 2 x 1260 eheim skimmer..rated for upto 700 gallon

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mnestroy · 01/24/2013, 10:59 AM

My H&S A150 Skimmer has started to slowly leek water where the impeller cover secures to the body of the pump.

I noticed there is a tiny o-ring does anyone know if this can be replaced or have any tricks?? I was thinking a small 1 layer piece of teflon tape?? or some silone?

There is this extensive article i found on cleaning the aqubee pump

The part I am referring to is in the below photo

http://www.theaquariumsolution.us/ma...s-aquabee-pump

09/09/2012, 05:45 PM	#576
welsher7 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 896	The suggested feed rate is 300gph. With mine it runs right under where the skimmer body meets the neck/cup. __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: A rebuilding year.....

10/30/2012, 10:53 PM	#577
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	problem with my a200 2 x 1260 h&S when i clean the skimmer neck and wash it, it pulls great skimmate for 2 days and then almost no skimmate after that..what could be wrong??? also, i noticed that microbubbles are going deep down the skimmer where the recirculating pumps draw their water.. i believe bubbles should not be sucked into the pumps...any ideas?

11/01/2012, 09:26 AM	#582
Joe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Amish Country, PA. USA Posts: 978	Also, make sure your 1260s are clean. Run them in vinegar every 2-3 months of operation. Joe __________________ I put the laughter in slaughter. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Oceanic Tech Tank, Two MP40W Gen 2 Vortechs, H & S A-150-F2001 External Skimmer, Oceanic Model 3 Sump, Current Outer Orbit Pro 250 Watt MH/T5 Combo

11/01/2012, 09:00 PM	#583
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	Crazy that Fins Reef closed! I've been out of the game for years but when I left Brian was still hooking it up. Bummer. These are killer skimmers. __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

10/31/2012, 05:51 PM	#578
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	The perfprmance of these skimmers are so good that it pulls the organics out really fast and then it just kinda slows down a bit. Really depends on bioload and what your feeding. It will only skim as dirty as your tank is.

11/01/2012, 08:38 AM	#580
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	With the wedge pipe adjusted so the dots are even together where is the water level in the skimmer with out the recirc pump turned on.....just the feed pump? Water level should be just under the bayonet.

11/01/2012, 08:58 AM	#581
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	It is under that..but I see turbulance on one side from where water meets the opposite wall of skimmer with about 700g/hr feed..remember this is a200 2x1260 model Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

11/01/2012, 09:10 PM	#584
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Great to see you back on the boards Jim S I did not think that Finns Reef is closed just not selling H&S and Maxspect Leds anymore.

11/27/2012, 03:49 PM	#587
jschultzbass Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 330	I just picked up a used 200-3xF2001 and just now realized no one in the US sells them new anymore! Is there any place to get an Aquabee pump if I need one? Could you mod the skimmer to use two eheim 1260s?

11/27/2012, 05:27 PM	#588
andyman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,133	If your looking for some aquabee pumps I got 1 brand new one and 1 used one. for sale.

11/27/2012, 07:50 PM	#589
chicken Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Ramon, CA (SF Bay Area) Posts: 750	If anyone is looking for Ehiem ones I have 5 for sale. 3 have good impellers while the other two have ones with a few broken pins. All of them include all the plumbing fittings.

11/27/2012, 10:32 PM	#590
fortress Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: san jose ca Posts: 41	I have a H&S A200-2-1260 external skimmer placed inside a 130 gallon sump. It was part of the package. Upon startup with 100% new water it shot foam within minutes of startup through the holes in the lid and running over the sides. Completely out of control! Prior to my purchase I had seen this up and running externally. Now inside of the sump I stared at it long enough to appreciate its simplicity in function. Immediately put my fingers over the air intakes and bubbles stopped, began tweeking those. Next the outlet/discharge was reduced from the metric piping to a 1-1/4” ID, dismantle, tear apart, removing the restrictions on the outlet lowered the water level in the chamber...reconfigure discharge to reduce backpressure and eliminate noise (including vibration dampening pads) and Bobs your uncle! The single largest factor (besides water quality) is the water level in the sump, mine runs sweet at approximately level with the venturi. 2” pvc or abs fittings fit over the outside diameter of the factory tee. A cap drilled with a ¼” hole in it then placed over the top of the tee, I seldom fuss with the wedge pipe, unless I want to wet skim, combine the drilled cap with a long radius 90 over the branch of the tee I’ve extended this below the water line…only here the pumps. One day a Eheim sounded as though it would grind to a halt and it did the pinwheel impeller broke into pieces. Replaced with one from reef dynamics.(thanks to all who post here as many a google search has led me to RC). All is well but I am fascinated with using the overflow return to eliminate a pump feeding the skimmer and may extend that further trying to capture as much energy as possible to an ATS…the free gravity feed is taunting me, asking to be tapped.

11/27/2012, 10:33 PM	#591
fortress Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: san jose ca Posts: 41	I have a H&S A200-2-1260 external skimmer placed inside a 130 gallon sump. It was part of the package. Upon startup with 100% new water it shot foam within minutes of startup through the holes in the lid and running over the sides. Completely out of control! Prior to my purchase I had seen this up and running externally. Now inside of the sump I stared at it long enough to appreciate its simplicity in function. Immediately put my fingers over the air intakes and bubbles stopped, began tweeking those. Next the outlet/discharge was reduced from the metric piping to a 1-1/4” ID, dismantle, tear apart, removing the restrictions on the outlet lowered the water level in the chamber...reconfigure discharge to reduce backpressure and eliminate noise (including vibration dampening pads) and Bobs your uncle! The single largest factor (besides water quality) is the water level in the sump, mine runs sweet at approximately level with the venturi. 2” pvc or abs fittings fit over the outside diameter of the factory tee. A cap drilled with a ¼” hole in it then placed over the top of the tee, I seldom fuss with the wedge pipe, unless I want to wet skim, combine the drilled cap with a long radius 90 over the branch of the tee I’ve extended this below the water line…only here the pumps. One day a Eheim sounded as though it would grind to a halt and it did the pinwheel impeller broke into pieces. Replaced with one from reef dynamics.(thanks to all who post here as many a google search has led me to RC). All is well but I am fascinated with using the overflow return to eliminate a pump feeding the skimmer and may extend that further trying to capture as much energy as possible to an ATS…the free gravity feed is taunting me, asking to be tapped.

12/02/2012, 09:43 AM	#592
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	I have 2 eheim pumps with venturi and everything...unfortunately we were finishing basement and one piece of heavy wood fell on skimmer breaking it's body . I managed to tune that some days back to get me thick skimmate and unfortunatelt that is gone now...I have to buy new skimmer...so if anyone needs these pumps..let me know... Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

12/02/2012, 09:49 AM	#593
fortress Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: san jose ca Posts: 41	how many hours of use? What shape are the impellers in? What are you asking for them?

12/02/2012, 10:02 AM	#594
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	Pumps are about 2 years old...brand new impellers installed 5 months back. Worked perfect till last night when skimmer body broke... Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

12/02/2012, 10:05 AM	#595
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	I am asking 200 plus shipping for both pumps...I paid 150 each for impellers itself... Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

12/02/2012, 12:24 PM	#596
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	tankmates sorry to hear about your misfortunes, great deal on the pumps GLWS

12/02/2012, 12:44 PM	#597
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	If anyone wants skimmer body as well. The inlet connection is what is broken from skimmer body...not whole skimmer body...I may post some pics

12/02/2012, 02:33 PM	#598
fortress Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: san jose ca Posts: 41	pics would be great including some of impellers . You did not mention a model of skimmer. Are the pumps for external or in sump only skimmer?

12/02/2012, 03:02 PM	#599
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	Will post some later today..it is a 200 , 2 x 1260 eheim skimmer..rated for upto 700 gallon Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

01/24/2013, 10:59 AM	#600
mnestroy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,216	My H&S A150 Skimmer has started to slowly leek water where the impeller cover secures to the body of the pump. I noticed there is a tiny o-ring does anyone know if this can be replaced or have any tricks?? I was thinking a small 1 layer piece of teflon tape?? or some silone? There is this extensive article i found on cleaning the aqubee pump The part I am referring to is in the below photo http://www.theaquariumsolution.us/ma...s-aquabee-pump