Skimz SM202 Trial/Review\Closing Comments

[Myka]

Originally Posted by fencer

Hi Ms M

There are no real issues with the pump at all. I will be putting out a 4 month performance summary shortly

Excellent!

I'm still on the fence. As it turns out, AquaMaxx puts out a needle wheel that fits onto the Sicce pumps which sounds like it completely fixes the restart issues. Puts the SWC 180 Cone back on the chopping block.

One guy on RC has a Skimz (can't remember which model off-hand) and a SWC 160 Cone, and he says he prefers the Skimz. However, he hasn't provided any more information than he likes the acrylic work better on the Skimz.

Hmm...decisions.

[Aqua-Digital]

Just an Fyi - Skimz are bringing out an even further improved needle wheel at the end of this month, this will be to stop the stalling on re start on earlier models, wyne will be sent one. I am sure Wayne will be happy to report back on this fine tuned needle wheel when he gets it.

[lastlight]

Michael will dave's order of 302s have this upgrade?

[Aqua-Digital]

Yes its a standard fitment as of this month.

August for the 302's is being a bit hopeful - September is realistic.

[lastlight]

Awesome sounds good thanks!

[biovolt]

Hallo

I am about to order one just worried about power failures and accentually draining my tank.

I do not have a sump and want to know how to install the skimmer on the floor below the tank, so that it will not flood my living room if the power go off. (Thinking of gravity feed)

Can you please explain how to do this?

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards
Johan

[fencer]

The only way I can think of id having floating check valves and siphon breaks or have your inlets and outlets very close to the surface of the tank...so if back siphons you won't lose much....you would also have a catch pan under you skimmer