ETSS Skimmer Club! - Page 42

mwb32 · 07/12/2013, 09:08 PM

Nano, the sump buddy 40 is the smallest and it's really hard to find right now with ETSS in an ownership change of direction. Great skimmers hope they become available on the retail market again.

NanoJosh · 07/12/2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwb32

Nano, the sump buddy 40 is the smallest and it's really hard to find right now with ETSS in an ownership change of direction. Great skimmers hope they become available on the retail market again.

Me too I would live one for my next setup in the next few months.

55 gal mixed reef 10 gal SPS Dom.
10 gal nem tank 2 maxi minis 2 rock flower and one sunburst RBTA

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griseum · 07/13/2013, 07:54 AM

Has anyone used the various weldon's to try to repair major breaks, although they are clean breaks, to parts on the five and six foot models. Such as the downdraft/bioball tube snapping at the base and or the mixing column where it meets the base? If so was it a success or waste of time/money
TIA!!

steve9 · 07/14/2013, 01:27 AM

Weldon will fix any type of break.

mwb32 · 07/14/2013, 01:47 AM

Grise,see page 26 on this thread to see how to fix an etss skimmer.

Jonnyhot · 11/17/2013, 08:44 PM

Does anybody know what model is this

llebcire · 11/18/2013, 08:02 AM

This page might indicate an older Reef Devil 2.

http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/...ein-Skimmer-70

-Eric

Upstate GTI · 12/16/2013, 12:54 PM

Hey all, I am setting up a new 110g tank with a SB40. I got it almost new with the aquarium I got but I need to know about how many bio balls to use. The little info I get can get online is confusing. I received 11 mini balls with it but the guy I got it from was vague about it. He just said he ran it just a little to see how it worked then went back to an old skimmer he had. Any pointers on setting this up. Online it says 2-4 large balls or 4-6 mini. Then another place it says 8-10m mini. I am going to be using a dc pump advertised at 3000lph (825gph). It probably is a bit weaker than that.

Upstate GTI · 12/19/2013, 06:22 AM

I emailed ETSS but no response. Time to fire this thing up. Any pointers out there?

mwb32 · 12/21/2013, 11:30 AM

Its all about the Pump with these skimmers and matching the appropriate amount of Bio Balls. Please note that on my SB40 I replace the Bio Balls once a year. The pump that you are talking about I would put on par with say the Mag 9.5 that I received from Gary with my new SB40 Gary had put 6 of the small (1 inch) bio balls to match that pump. After a few days of running the SB40 with that skimmer I just wasn't happy with the results. The skimmer built foam up but I was used to my 600 skimmer running a HP 40 Iwakie pump so this was a disappointment. Had an external HP 30 Iwakie pump and kept the same 6 bio balls and installed it and that SB40 just spits out the junk. I can fill a milk carton every week on my 100 gallon tank only running the skimmer 8 hours a day. Keep in mind these skimmers really run best with HP pumps and they are dialed in best with what is know as a wet foam. Your skimmer will work fine with your pump and 6 bio balls but if you can get a HP external 30 pump and watch it rock. The problem with putting a bigger internal pump to drive this skimmer is the heat that is generated.

jmsalt1 · 12/21/2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwb32

Its all about the Pump with these skimmers and matching the appropriate amount of Bio Balls. Please note that on my SB40 I replace the Bio Balls once a year. The pump that you are talking about I would put on par with say the Mag 9.5 that I received from Gary with my new SB40 Gary had put 6 of the small (1 inch) bio balls to match that pump. After a few days of running the SB40 with that skimmer I just wasn't happy with the results. The skimmer built foam up but I was used to my 600 skimmer running a HP 40 Iwakie pump so this was a disappointment. Had an external HP 30 Iwakie pump and kept the same 6 bio balls and installed it and that SB40 just spits out the junk. I can fill a milk carton every week on my 100 gallon tank only running the skimmer 8 hours a day. Keep in mind these skimmers really run best with HP pumps and they are dialed in best with what is know as a wet foam. Your skimmer will work fine with your pump and 6 bio balls but if you can get a HP external 30 pump and watch it rock. The problem with putting a bigger internal pump to drive this skimmer is the heat that is generated.

This is good advice. Had an old Reef Devil II and then an SB-40. Was never happy with the performance using a Mag 9.5 on either.

Upstate GTI · 12/21/2013, 05:16 PM

I have a mag 9.5 that I hooked up to this skimmer and even with the gate open and 2-11 balls it would fill the cup in minutes. I hooked up my dc pump and had to turn it down to 70%. I now have nice even foam . I don't have much bioload yet so I don't expect much production. Does anybody know if there is a difference in the sb40 and the newer deluxe model that it requires less pump? This one seems like it can't handle a 9.5

mwb32 · 12/22/2013, 12:48 AM

Only Gary could tell you if he made changes to the Sb40. Sounds to me that you are dealing with a new tank and that alone can cause a skimmer to go wild. Check that you have nothing blocking the exit and then just let it run. If you can put 2 to 11 balls and it's foaming at will them you have to run it and see how it's goes. that instance you describe is not reflecting a dialed in skimmer.

cidbozek · 12/22/2013, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upstate GTI

Hey all, I am setting up a new 110g tank with a SB40. I got it almost new with the aquarium I got but I need to know about how many bio balls to use. The little info I get can get online is confusing. I received 11 mini balls with it but the guy I got it from was vague about it. He just said he ran it just a little to see how it worked then went back to an old skimmer he had. Any pointers on setting this up. Online it says 2-4 large balls or 4-6 mini. Then another place it says 8-10m mini. I am going to be using a dc pump advertised at 3000lph (825gph). It probably is a bit weaker than that.

I ran one for almost two years on my 90, I ran a mag 9.5 with 7 small bio balls. Was very happy with the nasty skim I was getting.

snelly40 · 01/04/2014, 10:58 AM

hey guys... I got an ETSS reef devil from a buddy and haven't had the success I was hoping it would have. after reading about it I realize he didn't have bioballs in it... where do I put them? in the down draft or just in the bottom area?

Upstate GTI · 01/04/2014, 11:14 AM

They go in the downdraft... http://www.superskimmer.com/Manuals_...anceTuning.pdf

Upstate GTI · 01/04/2014, 11:16 AM

My SB40 is for sale if anyone is interested.

llebcire · 01/04/2014, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upstate GTI

They go in the downdraft... http://www.superskimmer.com/Manuals_...anceTuning.pdf

And here's the guide for the Reef Devil:

http://www.superskimmer.com/Manuals_...nstrQstart.pdf

*Insert injector into top of downdraft tower, to which you have placed 8 mini bio-balls for the Reef Devil and
12 mini bio-balls for the taller Deluxe Reef Devil model, then place skimmer and pump into sump. The
skimmer can be run submerged in up to 7 inches of water. If your sumps water level is higher than this it
may be necessary to raise the skimmer slightly by placing it on a platform to a height where the gate valve
discharge is at or above the sump waters surface.

-Eric

j tavares · 01/05/2014, 09:38 AM

What s up w ETS / Change in ownership please clarify, do not want to buy skimmer if support not as good

Upstate GTI · 01/22/2014, 10:33 AM

"bump" Anybody know whats up with ETSS?

alf1096 · 02/11/2014, 04:45 PM

Found a guy that has a etss400 with pumps for 200 bucks never heard of this brand but am new. Is this a quality product.

Upstate GTI · 02/14/2014, 02:45 PM

The guys who have these skimmers are very loyal and love them. They can be a bit finicky but once you get them dialed in they are quite effective. The main reason I went to a different skimmer is because I was building an ultra quiet tank for my living room.

yasmar01 · 02/16/2014, 06:55 PM

I just tried to email them and the email kicked back and said the email doesn't exists. Also tried calling and faxing them and it just kept ringing no one picked up. If you look around on the internet everyone who is selling these skimmers have them marked as discontinued. What sucks is I knocked my 800xr off its stand and broke it. I was emailing them to see if I could repair it as I would repair an acrylic sump. Typical my luck!!

bif24701 · 02/16/2014, 06:58 PM

That sucks, I've got and sump with skimmer built in. I plan to use it, work so well. Hate to hear they are not in business anymore though. I ordered my system and was nothing but good, packaging, instructions, and finishing all great. Great products are far as I know.

bif24701 · 02/16/2014, 06:59 PM

BTW, system is over 3 years old, and I am setting up my system again as I've been outa country for the last year.

01/04/2014, 11:16 AM	#1042
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	My SB40 is for sale if anyone is interested. Last edited by Upstate GTI; 01/04/2014 at 11:18 AM. Reason: Added pic

02/16/2014, 06:58 PM	#1049
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	That sucks, I've got and sump with skimmer built in. I plan to use it, work so well. Hate to hear they are not in business anymore though. I ordered my system and was nothing but good, packaging, instructions, and finishing all great. Great products are far as I know. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

02/16/2014, 06:59 PM	#1050
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	BTW, system is over 3 years old, and I am setting up my system again as I've been outa country for the last year. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

07/12/2013, 09:08 PM	#1026
mwb32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 31	Nano, the sump buddy 40 is the smallest and it's really hard to find right now with ETSS in an ownership change of direction. Great skimmers hope they become available on the retail market again.

07/13/2013, 07:54 AM	#1028
griseum Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 823	Has anyone used the various weldon's to try to repair major breaks, although they are clean breaks, to parts on the five and six foot models. Such as the downdraft/bioball tube snapping at the base and or the mixing column where it meets the base? If so was it a success or waste of time/money TIA!!

07/14/2013, 01:27 AM	#1029
steve9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: balto md Posts: 236	Weldon will fix any type of break.

07/14/2013, 01:47 AM	#1030
mwb32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 31	Grise,see page 26 on this thread to see how to fix an etss skimmer.

11/17/2013, 08:44 PM	#1031
Jonnyhot Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 111	Does anybody know what model is this

11/18/2013, 08:02 AM	#1032
llebcire Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,210	This page might indicate an older Reef Devil 2. http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/...ein-Skimmer-70 -Eric

12/16/2013, 12:54 PM	#1033
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	Hey all, I am setting up a new 110g tank with a SB40. I got it almost new with the aquarium I got but I need to know about how many bio balls to use. The little info I get can get online is confusing. I received 11 mini balls with it but the guy I got it from was vague about it. He just said he ran it just a little to see how it worked then went back to an old skimmer he had. Any pointers on setting this up. Online it says 2-4 large balls or 4-6 mini. Then another place it says 8-10m mini. I am going to be using a dc pump advertised at 3000lph (825gph). It probably is a bit weaker than that.

12/19/2013, 06:22 AM	#1034
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	I emailed ETSS but no response. Time to fire this thing up. Any pointers out there?

12/21/2013, 11:30 AM	#1035
mwb32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 31	Its all about the Pump with these skimmers and matching the appropriate amount of Bio Balls. Please note that on my SB40 I replace the Bio Balls once a year. The pump that you are talking about I would put on par with say the Mag 9.5 that I received from Gary with my new SB40 Gary had put 6 of the small (1 inch) bio balls to match that pump. After a few days of running the SB40 with that skimmer I just wasn't happy with the results. The skimmer built foam up but I was used to my 600 skimmer running a HP 40 Iwakie pump so this was a disappointment. Had an external HP 30 Iwakie pump and kept the same 6 bio balls and installed it and that SB40 just spits out the junk. I can fill a milk carton every week on my 100 gallon tank only running the skimmer 8 hours a day. Keep in mind these skimmers really run best with HP pumps and they are dialed in best with what is know as a wet foam. Your skimmer will work fine with your pump and 6 bio balls but if you can get a HP external 30 pump and watch it rock. The problem with putting a bigger internal pump to drive this skimmer is the heat that is generated.

12/21/2013, 05:16 PM	#1037
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	I have a mag 9.5 that I hooked up to this skimmer and even with the gate open and 2-11 balls it would fill the cup in minutes. I hooked up my dc pump and had to turn it down to 70%. I now have nice even foam . I don't have much bioload yet so I don't expect much production. Does anybody know if there is a difference in the sb40 and the newer deluxe model that it requires less pump? This one seems like it can't handle a 9.5

12/22/2013, 12:48 AM	#1038
mwb32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 31	Only Gary could tell you if he made changes to the Sb40. Sounds to me that you are dealing with a new tank and that alone can cause a skimmer to go wild. Check that you have nothing blocking the exit and then just let it run. If you can put 2 to 11 balls and it's foaming at will them you have to run it and see how it's goes. that instance you describe is not reflecting a dialed in skimmer.

01/04/2014, 11:14 AM	#1041
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	They go in the downdraft... http://www.superskimmer.com/Manuals_...anceTuning.pdf

01/05/2014, 09:38 AM	#1044
j tavares Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,157	What s up w ETS / Change in ownership please clarify, do not want to buy skimmer if support not as good

01/22/2014, 10:33 AM	#1045
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	"bump" Anybody know whats up with ETSS?

02/11/2014, 04:45 PM	#1046
alf1096 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 399	Found a guy that has a etss400 with pumps for 200 bucks never heard of this brand but am new. Is this a quality product.

02/14/2014, 02:45 PM	#1047
Upstate GTI Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 69	The guys who have these skimmers are very loyal and love them. They can be a bit finicky but once you get them dialed in they are quite effective. The main reason I went to a different skimmer is because I was building an ultra quiet tank for my living room.

02/16/2014, 06:55 PM	#1048
yasmar01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brookfield,ct Posts: 345	I just tried to email them and the email kicked back and said the email doesn't exists. Also tried calling and faxing them and it just kept ringing no one picked up. If you look around on the internet everyone who is selling these skimmers have them marked as discontinued. What sucks is I knocked my 800xr off its stand and broke it. I was emailing them to see if I could repair it as I would repair an acrylic sump. Typical my luck!!