Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club - Page 18

JRaquatics · 07/19/2008, 01:15 PM

I was bored so I took the pump off again...I am really getting good at this.

I took the volute off and spun the NW on the killawatt. It ran at 58-60 watts and spun really smooth. I ran the stock NW and it ran 80-82 watts. I decided to try messing with the venturi one more time. New numbers: 103 watts (should get lower once the oils wear off) and 90+ scfh.

The one thing I notice is the air pull sound went way down, almost silent. This leads me to believe I need to find the happy medium between air velocity and it's pull. This skimmer is really starting to show its colors as these air#s keep rising and the watts decreasing. I am starting to wonder what the body and neck can truly handle with the Reeflo 200.

wizsmaster · 07/21/2008, 05:31 PM

This thing is sick!

It's filled the cup to the neck rim within about 36 hours. Dark, nasty black stuff. And it does not stop. I'll HAVE TO hookup the drain kit to it ...

wizsmaster · 07/21/2008, 05:32 PM

Ben & Eric, how are your guys 250's working with the new NW ?

Who else has received a RS NW ?

Doahh · 07/21/2008, 05:38 PM

Is a 200 on a 130 gallon total system too much skimmer?

RokleM · 07/21/2008, 05:42 PM

It has been running great wizsmaster. My skimmate production has increased quite a bit. I just got yelled at a few minutes ago. The wife can always tell when I clean the cup in the basement

spongebobby · 07/21/2008, 05:57 PM

Just checked the air on my 200 and it's pulling 76-78scfh@113watts. I am currently running the NW prior to the final version, only difference is the final is balanced and symetrical. Mine has been running for about the last month and has produced the darkest skimmate I've ever gotten from any skimmer period. I will be changing to the final version but keep falling back to the "If it ain't broke" philosophy.

It's good to see these skimmers finally performing the way they should.

calciumbuf · 07/21/2008, 06:00 PM

I'm awaiting mine, I have the pro setup and did a couple of mods to handle the new NW after talking to Mike @ Reef Speciaty, I can't wait to see the differance . What should I see for watts with the new NW ?

wizsmaster · 07/21/2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by calciumbuf
I'm awaiting mine, I have the pro setup and did a couple of mods to handle the new NW after talking to Mike @ Reef Speciaty, I can't wait to see the differance . What should I see for watts with the new NW ?

if everything is running well, high 130's - low 140's watt.

I set mine up a little, and it now pulls 140w - 142w ...

spongebobby · 07/21/2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doahh
Is a 200 on a 130 gallon total system too much skimmer?

The 200 will handle that size tank no problem. You could overstock and feed heavily and it would still keep up. I would recommend the Reef Specialty pro kit for the skimmer also. The skimmer performs well stock but with the pro mods it's a real performer.

Also if you upgrade to a larger size tank you will be covered in the skimmer department. I have mine on a 210 and I've done 1 water change since the tanks been set-up (about 2 months) and trates are undetectable. I also don't use macro algea or DSB. Just the skimmer/gfo/carbon and lots of flow.

HTH...
Let me know if you have any other ??? about the 200.

spongebobby · 07/21/2008, 06:55 PM

Just did another mod on my 200....Proceed at your own risk

My watts were at 113 and the air draw bouncing between 76-78.

What I did was I cut the first two nipples of the venturi valve and drilled the hole through the valve with a LETTER "H" drill bit.

You can do this with the skimmer running. Just unscrew the valve and make sure the power does not go out while your drilling out the valve

Then just thread it back in push the hose on and there you go.

Now the air is steady at 77scfh and the watts are at 106 just from doing this mod. No bouncing and less watts.

wizsmaster · 07/21/2008, 08:03 PM

just drained the cup ... it had a foamy slick on the surface of the skimmate ... really thick. Stunk pretty bad too. all that in less than 36 hours. I had to put the external waste collector back on it.

Doahh · 07/21/2008, 08:25 PM

The footprint of this skimmer is 16x16 at the widest point?
And the bottom of the overflow is 18" off the floor?

wizsmaster · 07/21/2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doahh
The footprint of this skimmer is?

and you're incapable of finding that yourself why?

Try asking a question properly, and someone will answer properly.

Doahh · 07/21/2008, 08:48 PM

Sorry I'm going between threads and thought my reply was done. I was looking in another thread for the footprint.

wizsmaster · 07/21/2008, 09:34 PM

16x20

benf · 07/22/2008, 04:22 AM

Mine has been doing weel with the NW mod, i would like to start mods on the air intake...only thing i have done so far with that is cut the 1st notches off the valve and drill the hole a hair larger.

My watts are still on the high side, but am using the AO motor. i am running around 150watts My air meter showed ~90-95

I need to replace my black piece that fits onto the pump the valve screws into. This is the second time i must have put too much teflon tape on the threads cause it split while hand tightening it. I told Mike i will wait for a final mod specs and try it on mine before i replace it with a new one again.

JRaquatics · 07/22/2008, 08:49 AM

I am happy to see the results everyone is getting from the NW upgrades. NOW LETS SEE SOME PICS!!!

Alright I officially thought I would never say this but here it comes...
I am pulling to much air for my skimmers body/neck. I am pulling 90-95 schf (2,714LPH) at 107 watts. I think the ideal air pull for this body would be closer to 70-75 scfh. The skimmer is injecting so much air at a given time that the neck becomes turbulent. I have no way of adjusting the type of skimmate pull (wet vs. dry) since I have the wedge valve all the way open and feeding 100-200 GPH. This is a whole lot of air guys even with the upgrade neck. I am hoping that the stock venturi will give me a happy medium, like what Spongebobby is getting with his 200 setup.

wizsmaster · 07/22/2008, 09:03 AM

i took a pic last night when cleaning .. but haven't pulled them off the camera yet.

wizsmaster · 07/22/2008, 11:14 AM

not much to see ... but here are the pics.

JRaquatics · 07/22/2008, 11:16 AM

That's sick. I hate to have to clean that cup.

wizsmaster · 07/22/2008, 11:22 AM

see the frothy slick in the surface of the waste in the 2nd pic? and remember .. thats less than 36 hours.

JRaquatics · 07/22/2008, 11:28 AM

There is just something wrong with those pics. It looks like you hooked your skimmer up to a sewage plant.

hawaiian_boi · 07/22/2008, 11:28 AM

wizsmaster
that is the nastiest skimmate i have ever seen...i will be ordering my 250 soon...nice to see what i can look foward to...

your skimmate looks more like cheato ...lol

Doahh · 07/22/2008, 11:29 AM

Your chaeto looks like that?!?!?!

wizsmaster · 07/22/2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRaquatics
There is just something wrong with those pics. It looks like you hooked your skimmer up to a sewage plant.

It absolutely smelled like it too. I will have to build a carbon contraption for this baby ...

07/21/2008, 05:38 PM	#429
Doahh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loomis CA Posts: 2,398	Is a 200 on a 130 gallon total system too much skimmer? __________________ -Josh Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Custom SW Reef

07/21/2008, 05:42 PM	#430
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	It has been running great wizsmaster. My skimmate production has increased quite a bit. I just got yelled at a few minutes ago. The wife can always tell when I clean the cup in the basement __________________ -Eric-

07/21/2008, 05:57 PM	#431
spongebobby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S.E.M.O Posts: 880	Just checked the air on my 200 and it's pulling 76-78scfh@113watts. I am currently running the NW prior to the final version, only difference is the final is balanced and symetrical. Mine has been running for about the last month and has produced the darkest skimmate I've ever gotten from any skimmer period. I will be changing to the final version but keep falling back to the "If it ain't broke" philosophy. It's good to see these skimmers finally performing the way they should. __________________ 210 gal. mixed Reef Reeflo 200 PRO KIT 1 VORTECH MP40W Gen. 2 GEO Kalk Reactor Aquactinics 72" Constellation 300lbs Gulf-Keys-Fiji-Pukani LR 200 lbs. LS

07/21/2008, 06:55 PM	#435
spongebobby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S.E.M.O Posts: 880	Just did another mod on my 200....Proceed at your own risk My watts were at 113 and the air draw bouncing between 76-78. What I did was I cut the first two nipples of the venturi valve and drilled the hole through the valve with a LETTER "H" drill bit. You can do this with the skimmer running. Just unscrew the valve and make sure the power does not go out while your drilling out the valve Then just thread it back in push the hose on and there you go. Now the air is steady at 77scfh and the watts are at 106 just from doing this mod. No bouncing and less watts. __________________ 210 gal. mixed Reef Reeflo 200 PRO KIT 1 VORTECH MP40W Gen. 2 GEO Kalk Reactor Aquactinics 72" Constellation 300lbs Gulf-Keys-Fiji-Pukani LR 200 lbs. LS

07/21/2008, 08:25 PM	#437
Doahh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loomis CA Posts: 2,398	The footprint of this skimmer is 16x16 at the widest point? And the bottom of the overflow is 18" off the floor? __________________ -Josh Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Custom SW Reef Last edited by Doahh; 07/21/2008 at 08:46 PM.

07/19/2008, 01:15 PM	#426
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	I was bored so I took the pump off again...I am really getting good at this. I took the volute off and spun the NW on the killawatt. It ran at 58-60 watts and spun really smooth. I ran the stock NW and it ran 80-82 watts. I decided to try messing with the venturi one more time. New numbers: 103 watts (should get lower once the oils wear off) and 90+ scfh. The one thing I notice is the air pull sound went way down, almost silent. This leads me to believe I need to find the happy medium between air velocity and it's pull. This skimmer is really starting to show its colors as these air#s keep rising and the watts decreasing. I am starting to wonder what the body and neck can truly handle with the Reeflo 200.

07/21/2008, 05:31 PM	#427
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	This thing is sick! It's filled the cup to the neck rim within about 36 hours. Dark, nasty black stuff. And it does not stop. I'll HAVE TO hookup the drain kit to it ...

07/21/2008, 05:32 PM	#428
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	Ben & Eric, how are your guys 250's working with the new NW ? Who else has received a RS NW ?

07/21/2008, 06:00 PM	#432
calciumbuf Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 579	I'm awaiting mine, I have the pro setup and did a couple of mods to handle the new NW after talking to Mike @ Reef Speciaty, I can't wait to see the differance . What should I see for watts with the new NW ?

07/21/2008, 08:03 PM	#436
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	just drained the cup ... it had a foamy slick on the surface of the skimmate ... really thick. Stunk pretty bad too. all that in less than 36 hours. I had to put the external waste collector back on it.

07/21/2008, 08:48 PM	#439
Doahh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loomis CA Posts: 2,398	Sorry I'm going between threads and thought my reply was done. I was looking in another thread for the footprint. __________________ -Josh Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Custom SW Reef

07/21/2008, 09:34 PM	#440
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	16x20

07/22/2008, 04:22 AM	#441
benf Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: wesley chapel, florida Posts: 4,031	Mine has been doing weel with the NW mod, i would like to start mods on the air intake...only thing i have done so far with that is cut the 1st notches off the valve and drill the hole a hair larger. My watts are still on the high side, but am using the AO motor. i am running around 150watts My air meter showed ~90-95 I need to replace my black piece that fits onto the pump the valve screws into. This is the second time i must have put too much teflon tape on the threads cause it split while hand tightening it. I told Mike i will wait for a final mod specs and try it on mine before i replace it with a new one again. __________________ Ben Current Tank Info: None :(

07/22/2008, 08:49 AM	#442
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	I am happy to see the results everyone is getting from the NW upgrades. NOW LETS SEE SOME PICS!!! Alright I officially thought I would never say this but here it comes... I am pulling to much air for my skimmers body/neck. I am pulling 90-95 schf (2,714LPH) at 107 watts. I think the ideal air pull for this body would be closer to 70-75 scfh. The skimmer is injecting so much air at a given time that the neck becomes turbulent. I have no way of adjusting the type of skimmate pull (wet vs. dry) since I have the wedge valve all the way open and feeding 100-200 GPH. This is a whole lot of air guys even with the upgrade neck. I am hoping that the stock venturi will give me a happy medium, like what Spongebobby is getting with his 200 setup.

07/22/2008, 09:03 AM	#443
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	i took a pic last night when cleaning .. but haven't pulled them off the camera yet.

07/22/2008, 11:14 AM	#444
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	not much to see ... but here are the pics.

07/22/2008, 11:16 AM	#445
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	That's sick. I hate to have to clean that cup.

07/22/2008, 11:22 AM	#446
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	see the frothy slick in the surface of the waste in the 2nd pic? and remember .. thats less than 36 hours.

07/22/2008, 11:28 AM	#447
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	There is just something wrong with those pics. It looks like you hooked your skimmer up to a sewage plant.

07/22/2008, 11:28 AM	#448
hawaiian_boi undercover reefer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,218	wizsmaster that is the nastiest skimmate i have ever seen...i will be ordering my 250 soon...nice to see what i can look foward to... your skimmate looks more like cheato ...lol __________________ EDDIE WOULD GO Current Tank Info: 25 gallon lagoon. Apex controller. Ghl mitras 6100. Mp10 skimmerless triton method

07/22/2008, 11:29 AM	#449
Doahh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loomis CA Posts: 2,398	Your chaeto looks like that?!?!?! __________________ -Josh Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Custom SW Reef