Deltec APF600

[roidan]

those people 身在福中不知福 mah....we are getting reasonably good prices as vili said already,

but u see those aunties at wet market u know liao...even 10cent savings also shiok one u know?

[Vili_Shark]

Hello my friends,

I dont know the policies of this forum as I'm only a guest here, so I wont post links to some European online shops.

However, turn on your (search) engines, and look for the Deltec skimmers, your price is good.

And one thing, I guess it's common for reefers worldwide to complain about prices, indeed it aint a cheap hobby, and indeed some of the prices are crazy plus you got some crazy LFS owners worldwide that take advantage on innocent customers, but one thing is there...if you're not planning to invest money, dont go in this hobby, Cichlids are nice as well (and I say this will all the respect, they are magnificent fish) , and when you do invest the money, invest it wisely, first and most important one single piece of equipment is your skimmer.

By the way....I really like your forum...

[calvinci]

Wei Leong, mind to share where did you bought it and do they have stock? I order from one of the Singapore online store and they said will need 3 weeks to deliver. How's the skimmer so far?

[monsterz1975]

Wei Leong, mind to share where did you bought it and do they have stock? I order from one of the Singapore online store and they said will need 3 weeks to deliver. How's the skimmer so far?

He got it from EAN , maybe u wana try give them a call .

[RAV-65]

Wei Leong, mind to share where did you bought it and do they have stock? I order from one of the Singapore online store and they said will need 3 weeks to deliver. How's the skimmer so far?

3 weeks? unless an order coming in, or it might take 3 months... coz deltec stuff dun come is so often... usually one batch every few months...

[chewlaoheng]

is the aquabee 2000/L pump inclusive in the $800 package?

[weileong]

Yes the needlewheel pump is inclusive.

[calvinci]

how long did you wait for it? It's been 3 weeks now, and due to supplier on vacation, have to wait another 3 months, very desperate liao.

[weileong]

I only waited from Nov till Feb.

[calvinci]

Sorry typo error, I mean another 3 weeks, not 3 months. Wow, you waited that long?

[weileong]

You try already then let me know

[Eric]

Weileong, can post a pic on the performance of the deltec APF-600...........thinking of getting a AP-600 or a H&S 850L or a Beckett for my 3ft tank, but never see a Deltec skimmer performance before.

Beckett will be my last choice becos of the use of high power consumption pumps, unless the single beckett performance really supercede the Deltec or the H&S..........

Pls share your views and experiences.........

Eric

[weileong]

One problem I faced with the beckett is needing high maintenance, other than that the performance is fine no regrets also. But then my beckett injector or MX70 always get choked when I am out of town I heard some reefers using RIO to drive their beckett and it works fine too so you don't really need high powered pressure rated pumps to do the job.

What sort of pictures do you want?

Skimmate? bubbles density etc?

Firstly photos of bubbles density can be affected by the camera setting to a certain extend.

Skimmate color doesn't tell much too and depends on the tunning.

[Eric]

One problem I faced with the beckett is needing high maintenance, other than that the performance is fine no regrets also. But then my beckett injector or MX70 always get choked when I am out of town I heard some reefers using RIO to drive their beckett and it works fine too so you don't really need high powered pressure rated pumps to do the job.

What sort of pictures do you want?

Skimmate? bubbles density etc?

Firstly photos of bubbles density can be affected by the camera setting to a certain extend.

Skimmate color doesn't tell much too and depends on the tunning.

Need a pic to see the foam...............is the foam fluffy type or small bubbles type?

Eric

[weileong]

dunno what you meant

[Eric]

dunno what you meant

Fluffy meaning like those cotton candy type of foaming............so far I see only a tall beckett can produce that kinda foam................was just wondering Deltec or H&S can give the same result.

Rio 32HF (120W) is still too much power consumption as compared to needlewheel (38W-50W). Plus I need a shortie skimmer to put into my sump. Trying to find out which is a better shorty skimmer.

Eric

[weileong]

It can be tune to product both type of foam

After head lost the RIO will consume lesser than 120W.

BTW 120W might as well run MD55 which is 130W.

[Eric]

It can be tune to product both type of foam

After head lost the RIO will consume lesser than 120W.

BTW 120W might as well run MD55 which is 130W.

That means the Deltec also got no problem with producing cotton like foam if wanted to tune it that way right? If this is the case, Deltec will be my No. 1 choice since it will consume lesser power and small enough to go into my sump plus meet my budget.

Problem of not using external pumps is my sump got no holes drilled. I dont feel secure if use piping to suck water from sump compartment cos the vaccum might break anytime and cause damage to the external pumps. So got to stick to submissible pumps...............any pressure rated submissible pumps in the market?

Eric

[SunkistC]

Anyone tried using gravity feed to run this type of skimmer?

Meaning connecting the outlet of the overflow directly to feed the

skimmer without using a feeding pump.

Wondering if it is feasible to do so...

Deciding on whether to upgrade to a Deltec APF600 or a Beckett skimmer...

currently using a H&S 850L In-sump model

[weileong]

H&S 850L is similar specs to APF600, no point upgrade

[SunkistC]

H&S 850L is similar specs to APF600, no point upgrade

Geez I tot Out-sump model is much more efficient than In-sump model, and

the volume rating for APF600 is higher than H&S 150-F2001...

In this case changing to a beckett seems to be a more appropriate "Upgrade"

[weileong]

Beckett raw specs wise maybe sounds good.

Have you heard of Hyundai cars with big CC ? But how is the performance??

[tineng]

hahaha....if you selling H&S let me know!!!! me looking for one of those branded needlewheel skimmers to cut down on energy consumption.....

[calvinci]

Here's where I set the water level (see red arrow) with the needlewheel pump off. Will readjust slightly after breaking in.

Air valve is set to 1 O'clock position.

You can see the flange which makes cleaning the collection cup so easy, just twist and turn. No messy nuts to remove and re-tighten after that.

Wei Leong,

I got my skimmer last month, your water level seems a bit high, did you measure the flow rate? Mine is just touching the lower part of the bayonet fitting and valve fully open.

[weileong]

Wei Leong,

I got my skimmer last month, your water level seems a bit high, did you measure the flow rate? Mine is just touching the lower part of the bayonet fitting and valve fully open.

Depends on how you tune.

Your air valve fully open so you need the water level to be lower.