H&S Skimmer Club - Page 4

clkwrk · 02/07/2008, 08:17 AM

recirc a200-1260. I didn't leave it. Yes micro bubbles outside the skimmer.

thrlride · 02/07/2008, 09:12 AM

thanks clkwrk, I will abandon that idea as that is the model I have.

relaxednature · 02/08/2008, 08:20 PM

I bought a used A150-F2001, that the pump will not spin up, to me it sounds like the impeller has to much play and is contacting the side, then not spinning. I can only find the new impeller and the new pump. have you guys seen this and able to recommend what I need to fix it? It seems like the rubber stoppers at the ends of the impeller might be what holds it in place, but I did not see anywhere to purchase those.

also a second question, I am starting to see a crack running from the top return of the recirculating skimmer and the main cylinder (looks like the weld joint on the grey plastic portion) is it possible to use acrylic weld to fix this crack as it's starting to leak water.

Thanks for any help,

carb850 · 02/09/2008, 11:28 PM

I have an A110-F2000 that I intended to use in a 90G mixed reef. I'm now considering trading in my NIB 90G in on a 120G. Would the A110 do the job on a 120G w/40G sump with a light-to-medium fish load? I wouldn't mind upgrading to the A150 late on, but it would be 6 or more months away. If the A110 not no sufficient on the 120G at all, then I will just keep the 90G display and forget the 120. Thoughts?

Joe · 02/11/2008, 11:29 AM

Here's my A-150. Some say I'm skimming too dry........I can't keep the lid on this thing.

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Joe

curtis hi-tech · 02/11/2008, 07:46 PM

Hi guys,

Just wanted to join the club I own 2 H&S skimmers an 150-2001that I'm want to do something with but I don't have enough posts yet,and a A200-1260 that I just got last friday.

tboneman · 02/11/2008, 08:49 PM

Hi curtis hi-tech,
You have PM.
Thanks,
Tboneman

IRISSERVICE · 03/12/2008, 09:36 PM

joing the club A150-2001 on the way

albfelix · 03/12/2008, 09:43 PM

here is my recirc a200-1260 skimmer

Volcano1 · 03/12/2008, 11:02 PM

I have an A300 in the selling forum forwould be new club memebers.

mpoletti · 03/12/2008, 11:05 PM

albfelix- How much difference did the mesh mod make? Thanks

DeltecRules · 03/13/2008, 02:01 AM

Here is shot of what my H&S A200-1260 pulled out recently.

IRISSERVICE · 03/13/2008, 07:24 AM

wow....pump fed guys? or overflow?

albfelix · 03/13/2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marko9
albfelix- How much difference did the mesh mod make? Thanks

it creates much tiner dense bubbles and it sucks more air so outcome is more skimmate. I run mine fed via the overflow, 1 less pump to use

IRISSERVICE · 03/13/2008, 08:52 AM

very nice...

mpoletti · 03/13/2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by albfelix
it creates much tiner dense bubbles and it sucks more air so outcome is more skimmate. I run mine fed via the overflow, 1 less pump to use

Thanks for the feedback. I have the in sump 200-1260, but has seen no action as I am still setting up my tank. Hopefully I'll have water in it with the month.

Deltecrules- Nice nog, but I like your wrasse list even better

albfelix · 03/13/2008, 09:21 AM

regular impeller or meshed impeller you will still love how H&S skimmers work! I have had a chance to play with a lot of skimmers during the hobby and H&S get's my 10/10 rating! Yeah it is not build with fancy red and white PVC parts, who cares, it rocks and in case the pump dies on you, it will not cost you a fortune to replace!

IRISSERVICE · 03/13/2008, 07:49 PM

no red, thats it cancel my order

albfelix · 03/18/2008, 02:28 PM

guys do not destroy your pinwheels!!!! you will be surprised what happend to my 1 month old mesh moded impeller, will post photos when I go home

Zoom · 03/18/2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by albfelix
guys do not destroy your pinwheels!!!! you will be surprised what happend to my 1 month old mesh moded impeller, will post photos when I go home

They don't last to long........ i try

albfelix · 03/18/2008, 02:38 PM

if i left it running for another month, I would have destroyed the whole pump

Maximus · 03/18/2008, 04:00 PM

Do you think the design of the H&S impeller is at fault? It might not have been meant for mesh as it was a needlewheel to begin with. What about Euroreefs or ATB's that use the mesh mod on their 1260's? I have yet to see any problems caused by the mesh on other Eheims.

Zoom · 03/18/2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maximus
Do you think the design of the H&S impeller is at fault? It might not have been meant for mesh as it was a needlewheel to begin with. What about Euroreefs or ATB's that use the mesh mod on their 1260's? I have yet to see any problems caused by the mesh on other Eheims.

The mesh moded impellers don't last to long at all, if they don't get out of balance they get full of crap and stop skimming as good .
They very good when first is installed .
Did you see the BK mesh moded impeller ? is made out of some kind of metal but is only in RD stages now .
The mesh moded impellers work wonders for sort term but they have there drawbacks.
Everyone is working hard to find a good way for the mesh moded impeller to work .......they getting closer .

How do you like your ATB medium skimmer? Is it mesh moded impeller ?

Maximus · 03/18/2008, 09:15 PM

I like the medium a lot. Yes, it is mesh modded.

carb850 · 03/18/2008, 11:29 PM

I'm in the club once again. I had an A110 but decided it would not be big enough for my use before it was ever plugged in. So, I traded it and now have an A150 on its way. This will go on my 120G reef which will have about 150G total water volume.

I hope to post some wicked skimmate pictures in the neat future

02/07/2008, 08:17 AM	#76
clkwrk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa ,Az Posts: 10,257	recirc a200-1260. I didn't leave it. Yes micro bubbles outside the skimmer. __________________ ------- Feel free to use my photos for ONLY informative sites, education or enjoyment.All I ask is to include my Reef Central User id and where you got the photo ( RC).

02/07/2008, 09:12 AM	#77
thrlride Aka lemmywinks Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 8,017	thanks clkwrk, I will abandon that idea as that is the model I have. __________________ Beer Snob Current Tank Info: 210 gallon FOWLR (H&S 200a-1260 , panworld 50px-x, 2x Vortech w/ WWD)

02/11/2008, 11:29 AM	#80
Joe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Amish Country, PA. USA Posts: 978	Here's my A-150. Some say I'm skimming too dry........I can't keep the lid on this thing. [IMG][/IMG] 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

02/11/2008, 07:46 PM	#81
curtis hi-tech Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: asheville Posts: 65	Hi guys, Just wanted to join the club I own 2 H&S skimmers an 150-2001that I'm want to do something with but I don't have enough posts yet,and a A200-1260 that I just got last friday. __________________ When all else fails go dig the directions out of the trash Current Tank Info: 5 years 135 oceainc reef(55g sump 55g fug.,3-250watt mh , 4-65 watt pc atinic, Lighthouse controller, h&s A200-1260 skimmer geo 6x24 Ca.reactor 2-tunze 6100 w/7095 )

03/12/2008, 09:36 PM	#83
IRISSERVICE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beechhurst,New York Posts: 620	joing the club A150-2001 on the way __________________ Tank-125G Starphire Lighting- 4x 60" Reefbrites Skimmer- H&S A200-1250 MRC Sump Refugium---Circulation Tunze Wave Box---Main Pump - Seq3200 3phase W/ VFD Cooling Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Starphire euro braced

02/08/2008, 08:20 PM	#78
relaxednature Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 325	I bought a used A150-F2001, that the pump will not spin up, to me it sounds like the impeller has to much play and is contacting the side, then not spinning. I can only find the new impeller and the new pump. have you guys seen this and able to recommend what I need to fix it? It seems like the rubber stoppers at the ends of the impeller might be what holds it in place, but I did not see anywhere to purchase those. also a second question, I am starting to see a crack running from the top return of the recirculating skimmer and the main cylinder (looks like the weld joint on the grey plastic portion) is it possible to use acrylic weld to fix this crack as it's starting to leak water. Thanks for any help,

02/09/2008, 11:28 PM	#79
carb850 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 2,042	I have an A110-F2000 that I intended to use in a 90G mixed reef. I'm now considering trading in my NIB 90G in on a 120G. Would the A110 do the job on a 120G w/40G sump with a light-to-medium fish load? I wouldn't mind upgrading to the A150 late on, but it would be 6 or more months away. If the A110 not no sufficient on the 120G at all, then I will just keep the 90G display and forget the 120. Thoughts?

02/11/2008, 08:49 PM	#82
tboneman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Verona N.J. Posts: 152	Hi curtis hi-tech, You have PM. Thanks, Tboneman

03/12/2008, 09:43 PM	#84
albfelix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens/NYC Posts: 361	here is my recirc a200-1260 skimmer

03/12/2008, 11:02 PM	#85
Volcano1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: North Central Illinois. Posts: 1,233	I have an A300 in the selling forum forwould be new club memebers. __________________ . Current Tank Info: 420,96x36x28,100 sump,100 Cheato fuge,4 luminarc large x 400 se Radium 20k , wavebox x 3, 3 - 6105, 1- 6200, Volcano 1864, , Aquatronica Touch controller, Turbo Aquatics L8 Gen 4 ATS

03/12/2008, 11:05 PM	#86
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	albfelix- How much difference did the mesh mod make? Thanks __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

03/13/2008, 02:01 AM	#87
DeltecRules Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Homer Glen IL. Posts: 1,552	Here is shot of what my H&S A200-1260 pulled out recently. __________________ Pair of Laboutei Fairy wrasses Pair of Hawaii Flame wrasses Pair of Rhomboid Fairy wrasse Pair of Lineatus Fairy wrasse Tinkers Butterfly Pair of Picasso Clown fish Mystery wrasse Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, 220 gallon system, 30 gallon sump, Bubble King 250 External Skimmer, Hamilton 2-175 watt 15,000 K Iwasaki's, 2 96 watt 03 Actinics, Tunze 2X6101's

03/13/2008, 07:24 AM	#88
IRISSERVICE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beechhurst,New York Posts: 620	wow....pump fed guys? or overflow? __________________ Tank-125G Starphire Lighting- 4x 60" Reefbrites Skimmer- H&S A200-1250 MRC Sump Refugium---Circulation Tunze Wave Box---Main Pump - Seq3200 3phase W/ VFD Cooling Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Starphire euro braced

03/13/2008, 08:52 AM	#90
IRISSERVICE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beechhurst,New York Posts: 620	very nice... __________________ Tank-125G Starphire Lighting- 4x 60" Reefbrites Skimmer- H&S A200-1250 MRC Sump Refugium---Circulation Tunze Wave Box---Main Pump - Seq3200 3phase W/ VFD Cooling Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Starphire euro braced

03/13/2008, 09:21 AM	#92
albfelix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens/NYC Posts: 361	regular impeller or meshed impeller you will still love how H&S skimmers work! I have had a chance to play with a lot of skimmers during the hobby and H&S get's my 10/10 rating! Yeah it is not build with fancy red and white PVC parts, who cares, it rocks and in case the pump dies on you, it will not cost you a fortune to replace!

03/13/2008, 07:49 PM	#93
IRISSERVICE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beechhurst,New York Posts: 620	no red, thats it cancel my order __________________ Tank-125G Starphire Lighting- 4x 60" Reefbrites Skimmer- H&S A200-1250 MRC Sump Refugium---Circulation Tunze Wave Box---Main Pump - Seq3200 3phase W/ VFD Cooling Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Starphire euro braced

03/18/2008, 02:28 PM	#94
albfelix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens/NYC Posts: 361	guys do not destroy your pinwheels!!!! you will be surprised what happend to my 1 month old mesh moded impeller, will post photos when I go home

03/18/2008, 02:38 PM	#96
albfelix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens/NYC Posts: 361	if i left it running for another month, I would have destroyed the whole pump

03/18/2008, 04:00 PM	#97
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Do you think the design of the H&S impeller is at fault? It might not have been meant for mesh as it was a needlewheel to begin with. What about Euroreefs or ATB's that use the mesh mod on their 1260's? I have yet to see any problems caused by the mesh on other Eheims. __________________ 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.

03/18/2008, 09:15 PM	#99
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	I like the medium a lot. Yes, it is mesh modded. __________________ 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.

03/18/2008, 11:29 PM	#100
carb850 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 2,042	I'm in the club once again. I had an A110 but decided it would not be big enough for my use before it was ever plugged in. So, I traded it and now have an A150 on its way. This will go on my 120G reef which will have about 150G total water volume. I hope to post some wicked skimmate pictures in the neat future