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7thheaven · 09/15/2009, 11:47 PM

Thanks kvmn and Dave's Reef

I am using 200 model and heard the proper level is 9~9.5 with red nozzle.

Is it same level at 200 and 250?

I maintain my water level to 9 inches but it is hard to make dry skimming.

Dave's Reef · 09/16/2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 7thheaven
Thanks kvmn and Dave's Reef

I am using 200 model and heard the proper level is 9~9.5 with red nozzle.

Is it same level at 200 and 250?

I maintain my water level to 9 inches but it is hard to make dry skimming.

The recommendation for the 250 with 47mm nozzle is 9-10" of depth. Not sure about the others, I know it's mentioned here in the thread but it's too deep and I don't remember where or what page it's mentioned on.

Jeremy is always very helpful and has taken numerous phone calls from me for clarification as I've needed it.

BIG THUMBS UP TO JEREMY FOR GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

DarG · 09/16/2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 7thheaven
Thanks kvmn and Dave's Reef

I am using 200 model and heard the proper level is 9~9.5 with red nozzle.

Is it same level at 200 and 250?

I maintain my water level to 9 inches but it is hard to make dry skimming.

8" - 9" seems to be the concensus best depth for the 200. Ive been running my 200 at just under 9". But whatever works best is where you should run it. 8" - 10" seems to be the range.

rufio173 · 09/16/2009, 07:33 AM

Jeremy, I purchased my alpha 200 from you guys and I get the surging with the smaller nozzle. The large nozzle works great, but I would love to have the skimmer working well with the smaller nozzle as well and I think the new impeller will solve the problem!

I'd like to also put myself on the list for a new impeller.

Thanks!
John

HeneryH · 09/16/2009, 08:23 AM

I think the new impeller was only for the 170.

Wd40 · 09/16/2009, 08:55 AM

Subman, I tried raising the skimmer to 10" of water and I get a lot more bubbles!
If i lower the water level right above the output it gives me a tad less bubbles then having it at my normal level of 9"

subman719 · 09/16/2009, 09:01 AM

Wd- Very weird. Did you try playing with the nozzle legth/adjustement at all?

Jeremy B. · 09/16/2009, 09:21 AM

rufio173 - stay with the larger red nozzle. Some are ok with the gray nozzle on the Alpha 200, others are not.

Nothing is being changed with the Alpha 200. This skimmer is a beast, and works very well with the red nozzle. The only changes that are being worked on right now are with the Alpha 170.

Irai - Did you make sure the bubble plate was lined up correctly?

Jeremy B. · 09/16/2009, 09:23 AM

I would love to get some feedback from you guys! I have finally had a chance to play around with one, and this skimmer is ridiculously strong!!! The 4000LPH air injection into this thing makes it absolutely rock. This one is definitely a winner!

Gen21 · 09/16/2009, 09:33 AM

That's right Jeremy!!! 300 is a really big monster and skims awesome!!!!

I left some pics of the one I bought from PA just before the split and a video in the first post after the split..

I can post some others in better quality if needed!!!

300 is the best of the best of the beasts!!!

eran · 09/16/2009, 10:11 AM

As soon as I get my new setup rocking within the next 2 weeks you will have some HD video of mine rocking away!

eran · 09/16/2009, 10:12 AM

I guess I should say I have the 300

Jeremy B. · 09/16/2009, 11:45 AM

Guys, I have an Alpha 200 Demo model that is available if anyone is interested. The skimmer is in absolutely perfect condition, and returned by a customer who used it for approximately 2-3 weeks. As you can see, the skimmer looks as it's in brand new condition.

The photo below is of the skimmer running in 8" of sump depth, with a confirmed air intake reading of 1900LPH at this depth. This photo was taken exactly 1hr after putting it in the sump and turning it on.

Regular Price: $749.99 Delivered

DEMO PRICE: $649.99 DELIVERED

Please email me directly at [email protected] if interested, or call 317-895-9005.

Wd40 · 09/16/2009, 12:46 PM

Hey Jeremy ill trade u my 170 for that 200...
lol

Jeremy B. · 09/16/2009, 12:48 PM

The 170's will be getting a revision which will take care of you guys. Just bear with me a little longer on it.

Thanks,
Jeremy

vanillagorila · 09/16/2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by Jeremy B.
Guys, I have an Alpha 200 Demo model that is available if anyone is interested. The skimmer is in absolutely perfect condition, and returned by a customer who used it for approximately 2-3 weeks. As you can see, the skimmer looks as it's in brand new condition.

The photo below is of the skimmer running in 8" of sump depth, with a confirmed air intake reading of 1900LPH at this depth. This photo was taken exactly 1hr after putting it in the sump and turning it on.

Regular Price: $749.99 Delivered

DEMO PRICE: $649.99 DELIVERED

Please email me directly at [email protected] if interested, or call 317-895-9005.

this isn't robthorn's 200 is it? lol

Jeremy B. · 09/16/2009, 01:37 PM

Yes, it is.

Wd40 · 09/16/2009, 01:37 PM

I was just messing with u on the previous post Jeremy..
Anyway guys I raised my 170 to were the water level is right on top of the T (outlet) definetly less bubbles, still a few though but much better like this. Gonna give it about 3 days and see if those few bubbles stop...

Husky_1 · 09/16/2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by Jeremy B.
The 170's will be getting a revision which will take care of you guys. Just bear with me a little longer on it.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Sounds like someone received the package from Klaus

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xinumaster · 09/16/2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Jeremy B.
Yes, it is.

Looks like it is working fine.

vanillagorila · 09/16/2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by Jeremy B.
Yes, it is.

did you have to replace anything? is it the same pump?

corywilson · 09/16/2009, 04:41 PM

jeremy,

have you recieved the parts for the 170 from klaus?

cory

DarG · 09/17/2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally posted by vanillagorila
did you have to replace anything? is it the same pump?

Dont want to step on Jeremy's toes here (sorry Jeremy, if I am) but ... Jeremy did NOT have to do any repairs or replace any parts on the skimmer.

Jeremy B. · 09/17/2009, 06:56 AM

I have received in 1 item for the 170's, however I have 3-4 more pieces coming to try out and take a look at. Once I know exactly what we are doing I will let you guys know.

vanillagorila · 09/17/2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by DarG
Dont want to step on Jeremy's toes here (sorry Jeremy, if I am) but ... Jeremy did NOT have to do any repairs or replace any parts on the skimmer.

ouch, thanks good to know.

09/16/2009, 09:01 AM	#107
subman719 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 353	Wd- Very weird. Did you try playing with the nozzle legth/adjustement at all? __________________ Bob "Fish are Friends, NOT Food!" - Finding Nemo Current Tank Info: 90 Gal - Mixed Reef, 75 gal and 40 gal holding tanks. 20 gal mini reef and several fish only PICO tanks.

09/16/2009, 09:21 AM	#108
Jeremy B. RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 7,585	rufio173 - stay with the larger red nozzle. Some are ok with the gray nozzle on the Alpha 200, others are not. Nothing is being changed with the Alpha 200. This skimmer is a beast, and works very well with the red nozzle. The only changes that are being worked on right now are with the Alpha 170. Irai - Did you make sure the bubble plate was lined up correctly? __________________ PremiumAquatics.com

09/16/2009, 09:23 AM	#109
Jeremy B. RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 7,585	Alpha 300 Users! I would love to get some feedback from you guys! I have finally had a chance to play around with one, and this skimmer is ridiculously strong!!! The 4000LPH air injection into this thing makes it absolutely rock. This one is definitely a winner! __________________ PremiumAquatics.com

09/16/2009, 09:33 AM	#110
Gen21 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mexico City Posts: 135	That's right Jeremy!!! 300 is a really big monster and skims awesome!!!! I left some pics of the one I bought from PA just before the split and a video in the first post after the split.. I can post some others in better quality if needed!!! 300 is the best of the best of the beasts!!! __________________ Marine Aquatics Technology Visit my red house.. 185gal reef tank / 40gal sump / Aquatronica controller / Aqualogic chiller / Sequence DART pump / and more coming.. Current Tank Info: 225gal system / 185gal reef tank / 40gal sump / Aquatronica controller / Aqualogic chiller / Sequence DART pump / and more coming..

09/16/2009, 10:12 AM	#112
eran Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mid west Posts: 420	I guess I should say I have the 300 __________________ 265gal starfire, 90 gal. sump, 70gal. frag tank, 40gal. QT tank, Vertex Alpha 300 Cone Skimmer, calcium and kalk reactors, 5- tunze 6105's, 7069 controller, Apex, 3-400watt radiums w/galaxy ballasts in lumenbright larges, 2 super actinic VHO's Current Tank Info: 265gal starfire, 90 gal. sump, 70gal. frag tank, 40gal. QT tank, Alpha 300 Cone Skimmer, Geo 618 calcium and kalk reactors, 5- tunze 6105's, 7069 controller, Apex, 3-400watt radiums w/galaxy ballasts in lumenbright larges, 2 super actinic VHO's

09/15/2009, 11:47 PM	#101
7thheaven Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: seoul,korea Posts: 738	Thanks kvmn and Dave's Reef I am using 200 model and heard the proper level is 9~9.5 with red nozzle. Is it same level at 200 and 250? I maintain my water level to 9 inches but it is hard to make dry skimming.

09/16/2009, 07:33 AM	#104
rufio173 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,474	Jeremy, I purchased my alpha 200 from you guys and I get the surging with the smaller nozzle. The large nozzle works great, but I would love to have the skimmer working well with the smaller nozzle as well and I think the new impeller will solve the problem! I'd like to also put myself on the list for a new impeller. Thanks! John

09/16/2009, 08:23 AM	#105
HeneryH Henery Hawk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 997	I think the new impeller was only for the 170.

09/16/2009, 08:55 AM	#106
Wd40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 695	Subman, I tried raising the skimmer to 10" of water and I get a lot more bubbles! If i lower the water level right above the output it gives me a tad less bubbles then having it at my normal level of 9"

09/16/2009, 10:11 AM	#111
eran Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mid west Posts: 420	As soon as I get my new setup rocking within the next 2 weeks you will have some HD video of mine rocking away!

09/16/2009, 11:45 AM	#113
Jeremy B. RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 7,585	Alpha 200 Demo For Sale! Guys, I have an Alpha 200 Demo model that is available if anyone is interested. The skimmer is in absolutely perfect condition, and returned by a customer who used it for approximately 2-3 weeks. As you can see, the skimmer looks as it's in brand new condition. The photo below is of the skimmer running in 8" of sump depth, with a confirmed air intake reading of 1900LPH at this depth. This photo was taken exactly 1hr after putting it in the sump and turning it on. Regular Price: $749.99 Delivered DEMO PRICE: $649.99 DELIVERED Please email me directly at [email protected] if interested, or call 317-895-9005. __________________ PremiumAquatics.com

09/16/2009, 12:46 PM	#114
Wd40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 695	Hey Jeremy ill trade u my 170 for that 200... lol

09/16/2009, 12:48 PM	#115
Jeremy B. RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 7,585	The 170's will be getting a revision which will take care of you guys. Just bear with me a little longer on it. Thanks, Jeremy __________________ PremiumAquatics.com

09/16/2009, 01:37 PM	#117
Jeremy B. RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 7,585	Yes, it is. __________________ PremiumAquatics.com

09/16/2009, 01:37 PM	#118
Wd40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 695	I was just messing with u on the previous post Jeremy.. Anyway guys I raised my 170 to were the water level is right on top of the T (outlet) definetly less bubbles, still a few though but much better like this. Gonna give it about 3 days and see if those few bubbles stop...

09/16/2009, 04:41 PM	#122
corywilson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 92	jeremy, have you recieved the parts for the 170 from klaus? cory

09/17/2009, 06:56 AM	#124
Jeremy B. RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 7,585	I have received in 1 item for the 170's, however I have 3-4 more pieces coming to try out and take a look at. Once I know exactly what we are doing I will let you guys know. __________________ PremiumAquatics.com