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Lance

03-09-2009 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fkshiu (Post 397354)

I'd try out one of the Reeflo pressure-rated pumps as somebody mentioned. The snapper may have proven to be a good needlewheel/venturi pump but that's a whole different ballgame. The Iwaki-based pumps are tried and true for becketts but they are real energy hogs and aren't exactly very quiet.

Totally agree. I have an Iwaki 70RLT running my Beckett skimmer and while it does a great job, it is indeed quite noisy. In my situation it doesn't matter as it is in a closet. I wouldn't recommend it if noise is an issue.

Skimmerking

03-09-2009 06:58 PM

ya i think that im going to go with the PCX 70 or the 100 hmmmmmmmm i cant make up my mind.

Skimmerking

03-10-2009 04:07 PM

WHICH ONE IS MORE QUIET Ok update i have the pump narrowed down to either a
PCX 70
Blueline 70
me and doug were talking and i cant remember what one it was better.. i need to get this sorted out so quinster can get the skimmer out to me .... so i can suck the scales off the fish here soon, and im headign to Mexico the week after so i need to get the skimmer dialed in ....

saltynuts

03-10-2009 05:12 PM

bring back some nice frags from your trip.

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