WOOT lol Odyssea NEEDLE WHEEL skimmer! - Page 19

EvilE · 08/21/2007, 09:54 PM

I guess I could do the meshmod also.....next time I take her down for a cleaning, I'll do the mesh mod.....

happyface888 · 08/21/2007, 10:01 PM

Whats a good pump to use for doing the NW? Or just keep the stock pump? I wonder would adding that Pimp my AC would work on this, that thing produced a insane amount of bubles...

luke33 · 08/22/2007, 05:53 AM

What gph does the pump on the typhoon have?

cerolost · 08/22/2007, 10:10 AM

Does anyone think that bottle necking the skimmer cup would increase skimmer production. I notice on skimmers such as the css 220 that as the foam goes up it narrows. The ps160 does not do that its the same diameter from beginning to end. Would modding help at all?

FishAreFriends2 · 08/22/2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by luke33
None of these skimmers will hang with the via aqua's. Here's a few pic of the last two days. I'm skimming dryer then ever. Seems like the deltec guys will tell you your skimmer sucks unless its as dark as coke. Well this is raw sewage folks, smells like sewage. Freakin disguisting. I wish someone lived around me so they could come check this baby out. Its tough when there aren't any reefers around here!

And I don't want to hear the you must have a huge bioload. I don't. I have a few softies, a 3.5" rock beauty angel, a 2" blue tang, a cleaner wrasse(tiny), valentini puffer, lawnmower blenny.....cleaner shrimp and a few snails. Thats it. In a 125g tank. So the skimmer is just that cool! lol

Now thats just insane, How much is that skimmer?

rckrzy1 · 08/22/2007, 10:23 AM

via aquas are $100 at LFS. But most are mesh modded and it's ALOT larger footprint than a PS.

luke33 · 08/22/2007, 10:32 AM

I sold a bunch of them for 45 for the sk200 and 55 for the sk388, but you can usually find them on ebay for around 60 and www.aquastealth.com for around 80-100. There's a guy selling a sk388 and a sk200 for under 60 on my via aqua club thread. But you do have to understand I've completly rebuilt the skimmer so your not going to get that sewage. You'll get around 1-3 cups a day of skimmate with a NW and removing the inner tube mod. And running it stock will handle a 65-75g tank no problem. (sk200) and the sk388 will work on a 100-1125g no prob. I'm pretty sure mine will handle a 225g or less with no probs.

ganjero · 08/22/2007, 06:13 PM

What pump can I use to upgrade the one that comes with the ps75?

b16drag · 08/24/2007, 08:45 AM

Just mesh mod the stock one. Make sure you get more "RIGID" intake rubber tubing, and mesh mod it.

rckrzy1 · 08/26/2007, 03:06 PM

The new PS75 with blue needle wheel and metal rod WILL RUST, Mine has been in use for 1 week and it was allmost locked up on the impeller with rust.

frh674 · 08/27/2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally posted by rckrzy1
The new PS75 with blue needle wheel and metal rod WILL RUST, Mine has been in use for 1 week and it was allmost locked up on the impeller with rust.

can you post some pictures of it ?

rckrzy1 · 08/27/2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by frh674
can you post some pictures of it ?

kodyboy · 08/27/2007, 05:38 PM

how wonderful, yet another knock of saltwater pump that has exposed metal that will rust.............sigh

kodyboy · 08/27/2007, 05:40 PM

knock off.....................

frh674 · 08/27/2007, 05:45 PM

rckrzy1: did you buy direct from aquatraders? or ebay?

and is anyone else having this problem?

luke33 · 08/27/2007, 06:46 PM

Both my wp1000's have ceramic shafts as did my wp500's. But i've never had the two layer NW.

rckrzy1 · 08/27/2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by frh674
rckrzy1: did you buy direct from aquatraders? or ebay?

and is anyone else having this problem?

this shaft is from a new odyssea ex250 , bought from ebay.

EvilE · 08/27/2007, 07:48 PM

I'm gonna check mine tonight.....

luke33 · 08/27/2007, 07:48 PM

I've bought wp1000's 700's and 500's from ebay and aquatraders and haven't seen this. It may be all the new one's. It sure wouldn't surprise me as all the china products are turning into crap.

EvilE · 08/27/2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by luke33
I've bought wp1000's 700's and 500's from ebay and aquatraders and haven't seen this. It may be all the new one's. It sure wouldn't surprise me as all the china products are turning into crap.

very true

kodyboy · 08/27/2007, 09:03 PM

I third the China crap...........................

happyface888 · 08/28/2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by kodyboy
I third the China crap...........................

miatawnt2b · 08/29/2007, 06:17 AM

My PS160 has ceramic shaft, purchased last month from Aquatraders.

Anyhow, I am really getting frustrated with this piece. I have mesh modded the stock pump and needlewheel, removed inner tube, installed 3/4 elbow on the inlet. I also took that stock venturi that goes before the pump (you know... the garbage one with what look to be 4 airline inlets) and reamed out the air holes with a larger drill bit and attached 2 airlines to it.

This thing still has yet to pull an ounce of skimmate.

I am planning on building a new venturi. Anyone know what size the inlet to the stock pump is? What size tube should I use for air inlet? I seem to remember someone saying they used a 1/4 inch barb and airline.

-J

luke33 · 08/29/2007, 06:24 AM

I used a 1/2" pvc male fitting and drilled a 1/4" hole in it right at where the threads meet the pvc adapter. the skimmer went from around 3-5scfh to 15. Made a HUUUUGE difference. After that its pretty much the same as a octo 150.

pbukow · 08/29/2007, 09:44 PM

Hey luke, do you have an airflow meter or are you just guessing the air intake. If you have one where did you get it, if you don't, do you know where i could get one?

Thanks

08/21/2007, 09:54 PM	#451
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	I guess I could do the meshmod also.....next time I take her down for a cleaning, I'll do the mesh mod..... __________________ Targzissians Are Obviously Reptilian Current Tank Info: 55 gallon african cichlid FW, 55 Gallon mixed reef SW

08/27/2007, 07:48 PM	#468
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	I'm gonna check mine tonight..... __________________ Targzissians Are Obviously Reptilian Current Tank Info: 55 gallon african cichlid FW, 55 Gallon mixed reef SW

08/29/2007, 06:17 AM	#473
miatawnt2b Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,467	My PS160 has ceramic shaft, purchased last month from Aquatraders. Anyhow, I am really getting frustrated with this piece. I have mesh modded the stock pump and needlewheel, removed inner tube, installed 3/4 elbow on the inlet. I also took that stock venturi that goes before the pump (you know... the garbage one with what look to be 4 airline inlets) and reamed out the air holes with a larger drill bit and attached 2 airlines to it. This thing still has yet to pull an ounce of skimmate. I am planning on building a new venturi. Anyone know what size the inlet to the stock pump is? What size tube should I use for air inlet? I seem to remember someone saying they used a 1/4 inch barb and airline. -J __________________ Proud member of the JTCCB (jebao tuners club for cheap bastards)

08/29/2007, 09:44 PM	#475
pbukow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 453	Hey luke, do you have an airflow meter or are you just guessing the air intake. If you have one where did you get it, if you don't, do you know where i could get one? Thanks __________________ What do you mean I have to change the water? PBITAWA Every Day

08/21/2007, 10:01 PM	#452
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	Whats a good pump to use for doing the NW? Or just keep the stock pump? I wonder would adding that Pimp my AC would work on this, that thing produced a insane amount of bubles...

08/22/2007, 05:53 AM	#453
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	What gph does the pump on the typhoon have?

08/22/2007, 10:10 AM	#454
cerolost Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394	Does anyone think that bottle necking the skimmer cup would increase skimmer production. I notice on skimmers such as the css 220 that as the foam goes up it narrows. The ps160 does not do that its the same diameter from beginning to end. Would modding help at all?

08/22/2007, 10:23 AM	#456
rckrzy1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 219	via aquas are $100 at LFS. But most are mesh modded and it's ALOT larger footprint than a PS.

08/22/2007, 10:32 AM	#457
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	I sold a bunch of them for 45 for the sk200 and 55 for the sk388, but you can usually find them on ebay for around 60 and www.aquastealth.com for around 80-100. There's a guy selling a sk388 and a sk200 for under 60 on my via aqua club thread. But you do have to understand I've completly rebuilt the skimmer so your not going to get that sewage. You'll get around 1-3 cups a day of skimmate with a NW and removing the inner tube mod. And running it stock will handle a 65-75g tank no problem. (sk200) and the sk388 will work on a 100-1125g no prob. I'm pretty sure mine will handle a 225g or less with no probs.

08/22/2007, 06:13 PM	#458
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	What pump can I use to upgrade the one that comes with the ps75?

08/24/2007, 08:45 AM	#459
b16drag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 903	Just mesh mod the stock one. Make sure you get more "RIGID" intake rubber tubing, and mesh mod it.

08/26/2007, 03:06 PM	#460
rckrzy1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 219	The new PS75 with blue needle wheel and metal rod WILL RUST, Mine has been in use for 1 week and it was allmost locked up on the impeller with rust.

08/27/2007, 05:38 PM	#463
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	how wonderful, yet another knock of saltwater pump that has exposed metal that will rust.............sigh

08/27/2007, 05:40 PM	#464
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	knock off.....................

08/27/2007, 05:45 PM	#465
frh674 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Homestead, FL, USA Posts: 223	rckrzy1: did you buy direct from aquatraders? or ebay? and is anyone else having this problem?

08/27/2007, 06:46 PM	#466
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Both my wp1000's have ceramic shafts as did my wp500's. But i've never had the two layer NW.

08/27/2007, 07:48 PM	#469
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	I've bought wp1000's 700's and 500's from ebay and aquatraders and haven't seen this. It may be all the new one's. It sure wouldn't surprise me as all the china products are turning into crap.

08/27/2007, 09:03 PM	#471
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I third the China crap...........................

08/29/2007, 06:24 AM	#474
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	I used a 1/2" pvc male fitting and drilled a 1/4" hole in it right at where the threads meet the pvc adapter. the skimmer went from around 3-5scfh to 15. Made a HUUUUGE difference. After that its pretty much the same as a octo 150.