Deltec

tony varrell · 05/07/2007, 11:21 AM

I had my first experience with a deltec skimmer this weekend. I purchased a APF600 installed it on my 150 SPS reef on Friday. By Saturday afternoon I already collected more skimate then I would collect with my EV 180 in a week, and to think no more micorbubbles. I guess the old saying is true in this case"you get what you pay for" I am completely 100% satified. Amazing..

Reef Sponger · 05/07/2007, 07:57 PM

I have the equivalent skimmer in the H&S line, saved almost $200. And this is what I got during the first week of skimming after the first 4 days, emptied the collection cup and this is the 2nd 4 days.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=4

It wasn't money that stirred me away as I was going to buy a H&S A200, but inconsistent customer service was a concern and owners seeming to have problems with the Deltec Aquabee pump, but no one having that problem with the H&S Aquabee pump:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1094218
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1013146
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1042519

Just a simple point. There are great skimmers that perform exactly like the Deltec that maybe be a little less expensive, so money is not necessary what determines quality and performance.

DeltecRules · 05/07/2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally posted by tony varrell
I had my first experience with a deltec skimmer this weekend. I purchased a APF600 installed it on my 150 SPS reef on Friday. By Saturday afternoon I already collected more skimate then I would collect with my EV 180 in a week, and to think no more micorbubbles. I guess the old saying is true in this case"you get what you pay for" I am completely 100% satified. Amazing..

Welcome to the club man. I had the same issues like you with some crappy skimmers. I have the younger brother the AP600. Just make sure you keep your pump clean. Salt and dust can get in the nipple on he venturi. I pour water down the tube every 5 days to keep it performing.

The crude it pulls in 2 days from 55 gallon

Zoom · 05/07/2007, 09:08 PM

Reef Sponger
I know you like your H&S skimmer but you have the exactly the same pump on your skimmer as a Deltec . Many reefers don't maintain there skimmer pumps correctly that is always a big problem .

Reef Sponger · 05/07/2007, 10:36 PM

Hey Zoom, yes, I understand that I have the same pump, but I have found one single complaint about the H&S Aquabee pump. When I did a search on "Deltec Aquabee", there was lots of complaints and I think something to do with how the pumps were modified. H&S keeps it stock, so no modification. I think I gather enough data to know what to do to keep it cleaned and maintained. Thanks for the heads up.

tony varrell · 05/08/2007, 10:33 AM

Deltec Rules,

How much RO water do you pour down the tube? Is the pump running what you do this?

RichConley · 05/08/2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by Zoom
Reef Sponger
I know you like your H&S skimmer but you have the exactly the same pump on your skimmer as a Deltec . Many reefers don't maintain there skimmer pumps correctly that is always a big problem .

And many do, and Deltec still wont replace them when they burn out. Deltec's customer service issues as regards to the Aquabee pump are legendary.

old salty · 05/08/2007, 05:13 PM

Congrats on your new skimmer. Take care of it, and you should have it around for many years to come. I have the same one and am happy with it's performance. Money well spent.

DeltecRules · 05/08/2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally posted by tony varrell
Deltec Rules,

How much RO water do you pour down the tube? Is the pump running what you do this?

I poor about 4-5 ounces of warm RO water. You can get away with less but hey doesn't hurt to over due it.

tony varrell · 05/09/2007, 10:21 AM

So which is the more reliable pump aquabee or eheim?

Jim_S · 05/09/2007, 10:45 AM

The eheims tend to be quieter than the AB's. Also, the AB's have a flap on the inside that seems to get stuck if it isn't maintained properly. The eheims don't have this flap.

I have run both. I thought the AB was a little loud, but I never had any problems with the flap. Its performance was great. With said, I like the eheim pump much more because its quieter.

Either one will work fine. Deltec is a great company with great products.

Jim

05/07/2007, 11:21 AM	#1
tony varrell Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. lauderdale,fl Posts: 772	Deltec I had my first experience with a deltec skimmer this weekend. I purchased a APF600 installed it on my 150 SPS reef on Friday. By Saturday afternoon I already collected more skimate then I would collect with my EV 180 in a week, and to think no more micorbubbles. I guess the old saying is true in this case"you get what you pay for" I am completely 100% satified. Amazing..

05/07/2007, 07:57 PM	#2
Reef Sponger Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/USA Posts: 696	I have the equivalent skimmer in the H&S line, saved almost $200. And this is what I got during the first week of skimming after the first 4 days, emptied the collection cup and this is the 2nd 4 days. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=4 It wasn't money that stirred me away as I was going to buy a H&S A200, but inconsistent customer service was a concern and owners seeming to have problems with the Deltec Aquabee pump, but no one having that problem with the H&S Aquabee pump: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1094218 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1013146 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1042519 Just a simple point. There are great skimmers that perform exactly like the Deltec that maybe be a little less expensive, so money is not necessary what determines quality and performance. Last edited by Reef Sponger; 05/07/2007 at 08:17 PM.

05/08/2007, 05:13 PM	#8
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	Congrats on your new skimmer. Take care of it, and you should have it around for many years to come. I have the same one and am happy with it's performance. Money well spent. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

05/09/2007, 10:45 AM	#11
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	The eheims tend to be quieter than the AB's. Also, the AB's have a flap on the inside that seems to get stuck if it isn't maintained properly. The eheims don't have this flap. I have run both. I thought the AB was a little loud, but I never had any problems with the flap. Its performance was great. With said, I like the eheim pump much more because its quieter. Either one will work fine. Deltec is a great company with great products. Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs. Last edited by Jim_S; 05/09/2007 at 10:51 AM.

05/07/2007, 09:08 PM	#4
Zoom Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: S.N.J Posts: 5,706	Reef Sponger I know you like your H&S skimmer but you have the exactly the same pump on your skimmer as a Deltec . Many reefers don't maintain there skimmer pumps correctly that is always a big problem .

05/07/2007, 10:36 PM	#5
Reef Sponger Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/USA Posts: 696	Hey Zoom, yes, I understand that I have the same pump, but I have found one single complaint about the H&S Aquabee pump. When I did a search on "Deltec Aquabee", there was lots of complaints and I think something to do with how the pumps were modified. H&S keeps it stock, so no modification. I think I gather enough data to know what to do to keep it cleaned and maintained. Thanks for the heads up.

05/08/2007, 10:33 AM	#6
tony varrell Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. lauderdale,fl Posts: 772	Deltec Rules, How much RO water do you pour down the tube? Is the pump running what you do this?

05/09/2007, 10:21 AM	#10
tony varrell Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. lauderdale,fl Posts: 772	So which is the more reliable pump aquabee or eheim?