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david821
11/23/2008, 11:52 AM
anyboby tried one yet I think it looks good Id like to know any opinions

redseasteve
11/26/2008, 01:59 PM
There's an independant test report done by one of the UK magazines. Go to: http://redseafish.com/c-skim.asp

ssavader
11/30/2008, 06:58 PM
I had 2 delivered, one after the other- both leaked at the outflow connection and nothing I could do would stop it. I ended up returning the units and purchased an AquaC-180.

ricde
11/30/2008, 07:48 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13823367#post13823367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redseasteve
There's an independant test report done by one of the UK magazines. Go to: http://redseafish.com/c-skim.asp

Independent???

CoachOJ
12/03/2008, 08:04 PM
Mine is working very well but it did cause me a lot of headaches during install. 1st mistake was trying to use it as a stand alone. Water return is too low and the unit would need to be raised causing problems taking the cup off. Other problem is the water return, which a lot of people have stated leaks. The other problem is the unit is HUGE and could not fit in my sump/fuge. Ended up adding another tank next to the sump with an equilibrium bar to solve the problem. Like I said it works well but plan accordingly.

Steven Pro
12/04/2008, 05:26 AM
I think Steve meant to provide you all with this link instead,
http://www.redseafish.com/languages/95/PDF/C-Skim%20MW%20review%20Aug%2008.pdf

It is from Marine World Magazine, a UK publication.

Steven Pro
12/04/2008, 05:28 AM
As to the drain plumbing, it is a little unusual. You have to tighten it until it pops and locks into place. Once done, you cna swivel the drain line without it coming loose. But, it is a little disconcerting when tightening the first time.

redseasteve
12/21/2008, 10:19 AM
I would like to echo Steven Pro's comment. The elbow has deliberately been made a VERY tight fit. The C-Skim can be used as a stand alone unit and we therefore wanted to ensure it is properly sealed. Thus even when users think they have the elbow locked in place, it often still hasn't been fully installed. The easiest way of ensuring the correct and full installation is that once properly fitted the elbow is far from a loose fit, and takes force to rotate it. As Steven said, the amount of force required to fit the elbow for the first time can be a little disconcerting, but is all part of the robust build quality of the unit.