Deltec ap600: $350 a good price?

[dreko]

Deltec ap600: $350 a good price?

I'm curious, is this a good price? Deltec's website has it listed for more brand new...

this one is 9 months old...

What do you all think?
Yes or no?

Thanks
Andre

 

[herman]

Deltec lists it for $585. So that is an excellent price. Just make sure that it is a US model and not a European one. And make sure that everything is in tact. Not cracked etc. Go for it.

 

[joe]

i would say its a pretty good price!
any pictures?

 

[noodleman]

is there a difference betweent eh americna and european version?

 

[dreko]

Yes? Any difference between the 2 models?
Seller tells me no cracks, perfect shape...
Does age of skimmer really matter? I guess for the aquabee pump....

Thanks
Dre

 

[herman]

The main difference is the pump voltage and hertz. Although the voltage issue is easily solved the frequency issue is not. The pumps will not function properly.
The US is 110/120 @ 60hz
Europe 220/240 @ 50hz

 

[herman]

Yes? Any difference between the 2 models?
Seller tells me no cracks, perfect shape...
Does age of skimmer really matter? I guess for the aquabee pump....

Thanks
Dre

9 months for a skimmer is very young. The aquabee pumps really kick a$$!!! It will take several years more for it to break.

 

[dreko]

Wow..
good to know... asking seller right now!

Thanks hermangareis!
Dre

 

[dreko]

I take it you have a deltec too? Aquabees are quiet?
Dre

 

[herman]

Aquabee =energyefficient + quiet + powerful. Basically they are modified Eheim pumps. The part of the pump that Deltec modifies is basically the needle wheel.

 

[Manny]

if you get converter isn't it the same thing just cheaper?

 

[jackson6745]

Aquabee =energyefficient + quiet + powerful. Basically they are modified Eheim pumps. The part of the pump that Deltec modifies is basically the needle wheel.

Herman talk to Sting about the quality of these pumps....he might have a different opinion RIO comes to mind

 

[Manny]

The main difference is the pump voltage and hertz. Although the voltage issue is easily solved the frequency issue is not. The pumps will not function properly.
The US is 110/120 @ 60hz
Europe 220/240 @ 50hz

sorry steped away from comp. didn't read this reply

 

[herman]

if you get converter isn't it the same thing just cheaper?

Most converters will take care of the voltage and not the frequency. You should PM FRY, he can tell you in more detail. Besides why would you want yet another huuge and heavy piece of equipment. It works fine for some appliances but for electric motors it does not function properly.

 

[herman]

Herman talk to Sting about the quality of these pumps....he might have a different opinion RIO comes to mind

AW hell no!!! You did not just say RIO? I think the both of ya need to get slapped around a little. Then we drink beer. No Scotch for you beckett boy. Thats your punishment!!

 

[jackson6745]

Aquabee

 

[herman]

Ok you get Scotch. Go to RC and post that on the Deltec thread. Im sure they are going to send you free stuff. Ze Djoermans dont want a scandal!!!

 

[FRY]

Cycles - 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz
North American 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz. (Cycles) Alternating Current. Most foreign 220-240 volt electricity is generated at 50 Hz. (Cycles) Alternating Current. This cycle difference will cause analog clocks and timing circuits that use Alternating Current as a timing base to keep incorrect time. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, printers, stereos, tape and CD players, VCR/DVD players, etc. will not be affected by the difference in cycles. IMPORTANT: Voltage converters and transformers do not convert cycles.

 

[herman]

Cycles - 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz
North American 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz. (Cycles) Alternating Current. Most foreign 220-240 volt electricity is generated at 50 Hz. (Cycles) Alternating Current. This cycle difference will cause analog clocks and timing circuits that use Alternating Current as a timing base to keep incorrect time. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, printers, stereos, tape and CD players, VCR/DVD players, etc. will not be affected by the difference in cycles. IMPORTANT: Voltage converters and transformers do not convert cycles.

Thanks Fry!!!!!!!

 

[dreko]

Hey rich...
now you are worrying me a bit... everyone seems to agree deltec's are top skimmers. I wish your awesome skimmer thread had those ap600's in action.
Seriously, aquabee must be a good pump right? or is it the other factors that make the deltec top notch?
Dre

ps , frags doing well! thanks