New automated skimmer cleaner - a review - Page 3

Maximus · 10/21/2010, 06:44 PM

Nevermind. User error! It looks like it turned off!! Just curious but when does the swabbie turn on when using your code? Every 4hrs on the dot from the time I programmed it?

GlassReef · 10/21/2010, 07:08 PM

From the time I entered the code in the Apex.

Maximus · 10/21/2010, 07:15 PM

Just hooked mine up. Here is a video I just uploaded. Sorry about the bright light in the background.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqnuo...layer_embedded

reefkeeps · 10/21/2010, 07:21 PM

very nice, that skimmer cup looks HUGE...

GlassReef · 10/26/2010, 02:57 PM

I tried to post a YouTube video of my twin Swabbies doing their thing, but I couldn't make it recognize the embed code. So, anyway, here's a link to the video on my site. It's at the bottom of the page:

Twin Swabbies

ctenophore · 10/26/2010, 05:44 PM

Very nice Tom. I need to send you a new sticker for the one on the right

Maximus · 10/26/2010, 06:33 PM

Very cool Tom! Just curious but why isn't the blade positioned a little lower in the cup?

ctenophore · 10/26/2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus

Very cool Tom! Just curious but why isn't the blade positioned a little lower in the cup?

That's probably my fault when I made the custom-length rod. Tom, is that on the lowest hole?

Avast Marine · 10/26/2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlassReef

I tried to post a YouTube video of my twin Swabbies doing their thing, but I couldn't make it recognize the embed code. So, anyway, here's a link to the video on my site. It's at the bottom of the page:

Twin Swabbies

...but doesn't the spinning wiper collapse the foam head? LOL Great video showing the Swabbies in action!

GlassReef · 10/27/2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctenophore

That's probably my fault when I made the custom-length rod. Tom, is that on the lowest hole?

Yeah, they're both set on the bottom hole.

BTW: how'd y'all like the lullabye accompaniment?

ctenophore · 10/27/2010, 06:59 PM

Very soothing. Puts me at peace immediately

Do you get significant buildup below the blades? We can build you a double 6" wiper (opposing each other) to reach all the way down.

GlassReef · 10/28/2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctenophore

... Do you get significant buildup below the blades? We can build you a double 6" wiper (opposing each other) to reach all the way down.

No, doesn't really cause much of a problem. I clean the Swabbies every couple of weeks anyway - before I hook 'em back up I go once around the bottom of the neck with a soft toilet brush. Works great and takes 10 seconds.

dahenley · 10/31/2010, 08:19 AM

Glass, your swabbie on the left side seems a little tight. as it spins, it shutters, as the one on the right glides smoothly.
as for the blade being high, its only a little over the riser, so i dong think its too high, although, a double wiper to reach all the way down those extended necks, that would be super sweet!!

great product!
and good jub "ctenophore"

GlassReef · 10/31/2010, 08:58 AM

Yeah, you're absolutely right, David. Before I recorded the video, I took off the Swabbie for a moment in order to clean the inside of the skimmate cup so the "action" would be visible. When I replaced the Swabbie, I didn't notice that I had forgotten to tighten the adjustment screws to their original position.

noobtothereef · 11/03/2010, 10:44 AM

i think im going to order one of these, i have a reef octo extreme 200 and if i dont clean the neck daily it performs very poorly , just one less thing i have to worry about every day

noobtothereef · 11/03/2010, 10:59 AM

those are sweet, but for that long of a neck i would have am build you the double blade like they suggested then they would work even better

dahenley · 11/03/2010, 11:40 AM

Glass, its true. And because you run dual identical Skimmers, and they perform very close to each other, you should proto type one. Run a single On one, and double on the other.

Avast, you should send him a new rod and 2nd wiper for a month or 2 long trial. To see if its worth adding to your arsenal.

Because the neck on the extended models are so long, the bubble level might be so high that it doesn't benefit, but there could be a slight film build up to where a swabbie would help. ( it might not be a dark film, But well worth trying to see if any improvement is seen!) After the trial, you can decided if You want the proto type back or if glass can keep it for his time.

It would be cool to see what happens!
Good luck

JRaquatics · 11/03/2010, 01:49 PM

Nice Video Tom. I hope you don't mind but I added your site to our helpful links page on our new site. I am always amazed by your talents.

GlassReef · 11/03/2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRaquatics

... I hope you don't mind but I added your site to our helpful links page on our new site. I am always amazed by your talents.

Thanks, Jeremy.

As for the link, my site is brand new so I need all the links I can get.

You may have noticed I have a link to you folks. Oh, what's this about a new site?

Edit: just checked it out - VERY NICE!. Did you and Mike design it youself?

vdubfiend · 11/23/2010, 12:47 PM

i got mine last week for my alpha 200

Working great so far- the locker and carbon filter lid is next

rwsunrx · 12/11/2010, 03:25 PM

Just got my Swabbie custom mounted for my Bubble Magus 180-CS. Just LOVE it! Nice smooth operation. And they did a great turn around from the time I mailed my lid in, to getting it back. Thanks Justin. Great customer service.

10/21/2010, 06:44 PM	#51
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Nevermind. User error! It looks like it turned off!! Just curious but when does the swabbie turn on when using your code? Every 4hrs on the dot from the time I programmed it? __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

10/21/2010, 07:08 PM	#52
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	From the time I entered the code in the Apex. __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

10/21/2010, 07:15 PM	#53
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Just hooked mine up. Here is a video I just uploaded. Sorry about the bright light in the background. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqnuo...layer_embedded __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

10/26/2010, 02:57 PM	#55
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	I tried to post a YouTube video of my twin Swabbies doing their thing, but I couldn't make it recognize the embed code. So, anyway, here's a link to the video on my site. It's at the bottom of the page: Twin Swabbies __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary. Last edited by GlassReef; 10/26/2010 at 03:29 PM.

10/26/2010, 06:33 PM	#57
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Very cool Tom! Just curious but why isn't the blade positioned a little lower in the cup? __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

10/21/2010, 07:21 PM	#54
reefkeeps Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpharetta Ga Posts: 1,093	very nice, that skimmer cup looks HUGE...

10/26/2010, 05:44 PM	#56
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Very nice Tom. I need to send you a new sticker for the one on the right

10/27/2010, 06:59 PM	#61
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Very soothing. Puts me at peace immediately Do you get significant buildup below the blades? We can build you a double 6" wiper (opposing each other) to reach all the way down.

10/31/2010, 08:19 AM	#63
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	Glass, your swabbie on the left side seems a little tight. as it spins, it shutters, as the one on the right glides smoothly. as for the blade being high, its only a little over the riser, so i dong think its too high, although, a double wiper to reach all the way down those extended necks, that would be super sweet!! great product! and good jub "ctenophore" __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

10/31/2010, 08:58 AM	#64
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	Yeah, you're absolutely right, David. Before I recorded the video, I took off the Swabbie for a moment in order to clean the inside of the skimmate cup so the "action" would be visible. When I replaced the Swabbie, I didn't notice that I had forgotten to tighten the adjustment screws to their original position. __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

11/03/2010, 10:44 AM	#65
noobtothereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: council bluffs iowa Posts: 1,530	i think im going to order one of these, i have a reef octo extreme 200 and if i dont clean the neck daily it performs very poorly , just one less thing i have to worry about every day __________________ 120g custom acrylic, dart return, dart closed loop, 2-evo-1400's, RKE, xtreme 200, 80g sump/fuge, 240lbs rock, ssb, 2-250w mh, 2x54 t5, ato Current Tank Info: 120gallon 2-darts, 2-evo 1400's...piles of flow.. RKE with an easy button

11/03/2010, 10:59 AM	#66
noobtothereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: council bluffs iowa Posts: 1,530	those are sweet, but for that long of a neck i would have am build you the double blade like they suggested then they would work even better __________________ 120g custom acrylic, dart return, dart closed loop, 2-evo-1400's, RKE, xtreme 200, 80g sump/fuge, 240lbs rock, ssb, 2-250w mh, 2x54 t5, ato Current Tank Info: 120gallon 2-darts, 2-evo 1400's...piles of flow.. RKE with an easy button

11/03/2010, 11:40 AM	#67
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	Glass, its true. And because you run dual identical Skimmers, and they perform very close to each other, you should proto type one. Run a single On one, and double on the other. Avast, you should send him a new rod and 2nd wiper for a month or 2 long trial. To see if its worth adding to your arsenal. Because the neck on the extended models are so long, the bubble level might be so high that it doesn't benefit, but there could be a slight film build up to where a swabbie would help. ( it might not be a dark film, But well worth trying to see if any improvement is seen!) After the trial, you can decided if You want the proto type back or if glass can keep it for his time. It would be cool to see what happens! Good luck __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

11/03/2010, 01:49 PM	#68
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Nice Video Tom. I hope you don't mind but I added your site to our helpful links page on our new site. I am always amazed by your talents.

11/23/2010, 12:47 PM	#70
vdubfiend Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,195	i got mine last week for my alpha 200 Working great so far- the locker and carbon filter lid is next

12/11/2010, 03:25 PM	#71
rwsunrx Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 103	Just got my Swabbie custom mounted for my Bubble Magus 180-CS. Just LOVE it! Nice smooth operation. And they did a great turn around from the time I mailed my lid in, to getting it back. Thanks Justin. Great customer service.

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