DAS EX-1 protein skimmer

Saltysteve · #1 01-02-2006, 11:05 PM

Hi Rich, could you possibly send me a picture of it. I would like to see if it is the same one

I decided to buy it, made my decision based on the wrong model though. Went to pick it up today and it is external only etc..... looks nice though!

debsteve@sunwave.net

Saltysteve · #2 01-03-2006, 01:48 AM

I found these online, Deltec APF600, the DAS looks very very similar to these. Without taking actual measurements, the same thing.
What do you all think of their design etc?

http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/apf600.php

Griffin · #3 01-03-2006, 02:25 AM

That is so close to the DAS skimmer i have. The design works great - just cleaned out the skimmate tonight and it was thick on the sides and i cleaned it out 3 days ago. To me it works awesome - easy air adjustment - i shut off the water intake only and leave the other pump running when i clean it out so it never misses a beat. I bought it from a guy downtown for $100 (awesome deal) - didn't know anything about them - I was nervous about the 2 pumps crapping out but looking at it the pumps could be matched with off make ones, nice big collection cup and large chamber. Once turned on - maybe 3 slight turns of the air inlet over 2 hours and i haven't touched the setting since. I think once you hook it up you will be very pleased with it's performance. I have to find my cable for my camera but i will take some pics tomorrow - actually have to take some pics of the whole tank now that it's back up since the fire.

Rich

Saltysteve · #4 01-03-2006, 03:39 AM

Thanks Rich, 100 bucks, holy smokes

Griffin · #5 01-03-2006, 02:08 PM

Its amazing what one finds in vancouver.craigslist when canreef goes down - heck my center overflow 120gal with stand and canopy was $150 lol. It was just my lucky week thats all.

Cheers
Rich

Saltysteve · #6 01-03-2006, 02:58 PM

Sweet,I have to get out more LOL
Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your skimmer. I am still undecided

Saltysteve · #7 01-05-2006, 06:21 AM

Well, I guess I made up my mind, this thing is huge. I have never plumbed such a beast, I'm hoping all will be well. Letting the PVC glue for another 12 hours then I will give it the final rinse before it goes into action. Any comments would be great!

Steve
http://rcpilot.users.sunwave.net/EX-1.jpg