Skimz SM-251 V Deltec SC2560

fishytime · #1 11-30-2011, 02:39 AM

my Girly is running one Adam......she is fairly happy with it......it has been a little finicky and tricky to dial in.....she has a model that doesnt yet have the new pinwheel that is supposed to improve things so????......the build quality looks about middle of the road.....the deltecs may not skim any better but I will wager that it will last longer.....I have never met anyone that was disappointed with their deltecs

asylumdown · #2 11-30-2011, 05:18 AM

Thanks Doug & Chris!

The price tag is very enticing... even if I had to replace it in 4 years, it would still be less money than the Deltec. hmmm, plenty to think about. Is the new pinwheel on the models being sold right now?

Funky_Fish14 · #3 11-30-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by asylumdown

Thanks Doug & Chris!

The price tag is very enticing... even if I had to replace it in 4 years, it would still be less money than the Deltec. hmmm, plenty to think about. Is the new pinwheel on the models being sold right now?

I guess I should mention.... I ran a Deltec before the skimz, too, but it was not the same model as you are talking about either, haha. I was incredibly happy with the deltec, and it was only a bit easier to set and forget than the skimz. The skimz is fairly well built in terms of the cup, body, and pump area... the valve that controls the output/water level could be a bit firmer. The lid on mine does not fit tight, (does not stay on when flipped upside-down, it moves around when you shift the cup around. Deltec lid was snug). The cup does not connect to the body quite as smoothly... (the angled connection flanges are a bit more chunky)...(like Doug said... the deltec feels like it would last longer)... but in terms of overall skimming... its kicking butt just fine.

I only changed skimmers cause the deltec was too big for my system and I had to downsize and figured I would try something else. The skimz is also WAY cheaper than deltec (mine was 1/3rd the cost)... very affordable and competitive performance.

Cheers,

Chris

lastlight · #4 11-30-2011, 06:16 AM

The Deltec has a shiny sticker on it. I figure if nobody's going to tackle the real issues here it's up to me.

Funky_Fish14 · #5 11-30-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

The Deltec has a shiny sticker on it. I figure if nobody's going to tackle the real issues here it's up to me.

Good call Brett, you brought up a great issue with deltec actually!

The shiny sticker on mine fell off on day 2

asylumdown · #6 11-30-2011, 08:51 PM

stickers... pffft. When I start my skimmer company, my logo is going to be laser etched in to the plastic then powder coated with ground unicorn horns. I'm also going to fill my tank with angel's tears, which conveniently have a specific gravity of exactly 1.026.

lastlight · #7 11-30-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by asylumdown

stickers... pffft. When I start my skimmer company, my logo is going to be laser etched in to the plastic then powder coated with ground unicorn horns. I'm also going to fill my tank with angel's tears, which conveniently have a specific gravity of exactly 1.026.

Cleverness aside you still want the Deltec =)