[Tonyscoots84]

Quote: Originally Posted by masterswimmer Tony, is that what skimmed Aquanet looks like? Did what it was supposed to do. swimmer

actually russ when it was skimming out the some of the cloudiness the skimmate in the cup was a whitesh green not as dark... this is pure waste... no hairspray lmao..

[regal]

Any updates on those DAS EX3 skimmers? I am thinking about getting one.

[cali_reef]

Quote: Originally Posted by regal Any updates on those DAS EX3 skimmers? I am thinking about getting one.

The third one they sent me is still sitting on my desk waiting for either a shaft bushing or a box to send the whole damn thing back to them.

IMO it is not worth the headache to deal with them, just buy a Deltec AP851 and be done with it. They have similar size body but the Deltec is better constructed and will perform better (based on my experience with the AP701).

[spykes]

Quote: Originally Posted by cali_reef The third one they sent me is still sitting on my desk waiting for either a shaft bushing or a box to send the whole damn thing back to them. IMO it is not worth the headache to deal with them, just buy a Deltec AP851 and be done with it. They have similar size body but the Deltec is better constructed and will perform better (based on my experience with the AP701).

yo cali what makes you think it's any better if the contruction is a bit better? I like to ask if one skimmer pulls in 20LPM and the other as well. What makes one better then the other if the chamber is the same but better material?

[pecan2phat]

The largest DAS only utilizes Aquabee like pumps vs the workhorse Eheim pump. That alone makes a difference, I can tell from my AP600 and the AP702.
The EX-3 that cali got had glue joints that were a disgrace and simple design such as the inlet pipe within the body did not have a 45 degree elbow on the end to point the water flow downwards into the body.
So yeah, construction/design does make a difference.

[cali_reef]

Dave,

First, I don't think the DAS 2000/1 pumps are pulling that kind of air you are talking about, I bought some air gages and would hook them up if the damn thing is ready to run. The pump draws much less wattage than spec, that tells me the pin wheel is too light for the magnet\coil, which would mean slowing down when water and air are being sucked it.

Two. The craftsmanship sucks, remember the picture of the first DAS I got? I don't think the people putting them together in Texas have a brain, let along any skill.

Three. they use extruded acrylic for the body which is way too fragile for our use. They also use the un-finish side of black ABS as the collection cup cover top side, and the nicer finish is never seen, what a stupid thing to do.

If I want a poorly glued skimmer body I would just get another Chinese made BK copy for $300, not $800 for a supposedly great skimmer and deal with a vendor\manufacture that have poor service. For another $330 (retail price on Deltec) you can get a AP851 and be happy with it.

[regal]

For me, I'll need a AP702 for my 500g system. Where do people get their deltec from in NY?

[cali_reef]

DAS EX-3 can't handle 500 gallons of water.. Too small.

[regal]

Quote: Originally Posted by cali_reef DAS EX-3 can't handle 500 gallons of water.. Too small.

Shame! Shame! Shame on me!! I have been running the ASM G-3 supercharge for a year now on my tank. Anything will be better than what I have now.

[nyfireman3097]

oceanrealm on here selld deltechs tell him i told you about it he will do the right thing by you
Nick