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kvmn · 09/17/2009, 09:53 AM

try your long nozzle

Quote:

Originally posted by Wd40
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"

Orr2003 · 09/17/2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeremy B.
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!

My new Alpha 300 will be here tomorrow. I will get some pics posted soon as it here. Also I have never used any skimmers other than beckett style. With that being said I am eager to see if this skimmer performs better than my old skimmer.

Jeremy B. · 09/17/2009, 01:29 PM

The Demo Alpha 200 has been SOLD!

Orr2003 · 09/18/2009, 08:26 PM

I got a nice little package today.

Husky_1 · 09/19/2009, 04:54 AM

Little

..The picture do meake it look very small but even my 170 was not a "small" package! Congrats.

Orr2003 · 09/19/2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Husky_1
Little ..The picture do meake it look very small but even my 170 was not a "small" package! Congrats.

Yeah its not that little.

Orr2003 · 09/19/2009, 02:08 PM

So far I am very please with the Alpha 300. It has been 24 hours and it is already building a nice foam head. The skimmer seems very strong and durable. Super easy to put together. The Red Dragon pumps are super quiet compared to my reeflo hammerhead. The only thing so far I dont like is the o ring and screw on collection cup. When I took the collection cup off the o ring was all twisted up and strectched out really bad. So bad that when I went to put it back in the o ring groove it was about 3 inches to long. So I will need another o ring or maybe a few for spares. I can see how this would be a problem with the screw on collection cup. Other than that I have no complaints. Price was not super high like some skimmers and I am saving a bunch on electricity.

I will post some better quality video later.

Big_D · 09/19/2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

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 jeremy@premiumaquatics.com if interested, or call 317-895-9005.

Hmmmmm... déjà vu!

D

Gen21 · 09/19/2009, 10:32 PM

Hey Orr2003...

What nozzles are you using on your RD's?¿ I changed the large one in one of the pumps.. the second one I left like it arrived.. that way I could see which nozzle works better... or what pump has a better performance..

The 300 I bought is running at around 10" deep... and I dont put the red tubing (ozone tubing)

Greetings!!

P.D. Im waiting for another alpha 200 that it will be in Mexico City soon!!

Orr2003 · 09/20/2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gen21
Hey Orr2003...

What nozzles are you using on your RD's?¿ I changed the large one in one of the pumps.. the second one I left like it arrived.. that way I could see which nozzle works better... or what pump has a better performance..

The 300 I bought is running at around 10" deep... and I dont put the red tubing (ozone tubing)

Greetings!!

P.D. Im waiting for another alpha 200 that it will be in Mexico City soon!!

I am not sure what mm they are but I am not using the ones marked 55mm. I am using the ones that came already in the pump.
What mm are they?

little_d · 09/21/2009, 11:17 AM

Only got a chance to test my 300 in a temp sump, running about 10" of water and dumped in a bunch of waste collected from my H&S. I only have a kill-a-watt meter and it's measuring 40 watt on one pump and 46 on another. Don't have an air meter to see how much air the pump are pulling.

Skimate from H&S

Skimmer running

eran · 09/21/2009, 03:05 PM

little-d: looks like you dumped sewer water in there...........nasty...lol

spotted jawfish · 09/21/2009, 04:48 PM

Hi

What is proper water level of alpha 170 model in sump with the 59 mm nozzle?

10 inches?

Jeremy B. · 09/22/2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spotted jawfish
Hi

What is proper water level of alpha 170 model in sump with the 59 mm nozzle?

10 inches?

You will want to run it between 8" and 9".

Thanks,
Jeremy

bigtex52 · 09/22/2009, 08:53 AM

How are the tests coming, Jeremy?

Jeremy B. · 09/22/2009, 09:10 AM

I've ran a couple of things. I still have a few more parts on the way, just basically making different combinations with the various parts to see what works best. So far we've made progress, but I still have some more combos to try.

HeneryH · 09/22/2009, 09:31 AM

This is my first in-sump skimmer. Is it normal for the skimmer to be very sensitive to water level? I was doing my water change and the water level in the skimmer chamber raised a little bit (ie <1/2") which caused the skimmer to overflow. Luckily I was there.

crab0000 · 09/22/2009, 09:34 AM

Yes, it's normal.

bigtex52 · 09/22/2009, 10:12 AM

Cool! Keep us posted!

s2k · 09/22/2009, 11:58 AM

I am running my 200 for almost two months now at 8.5" water level. The valve is closed about half way and so far it is skimming very well once I got it to dial in.

I think you have to be patient when you open/close the valve. Wait a day or two before making changes. This will help you dial in faster. I kept changing it every few minutes at first and it took longer than it should. hth

Dave's Reef · 09/22/2009, 01:06 PM

Hey guys,

just wanted to post a weekly nogg shot from my Alhpa 250.

Here's a weeks worth as of yesterday!

Jeremy B. · 09/22/2009, 01:25 PM

Looks identical to my Alpha 250!!! Fantastic!

vanillagorila · 09/22/2009, 02:14 PM

Dave,
dude that looks good. nice nog shot!

john

corywilson · 09/24/2009, 03:45 AM

I'm curious where proline and klaus are on this surging issue? Premium seems to be trying to fix it but mums the word from the manufacturer and distributor.....

bigtex52 · 09/24/2009, 07:12 AM

I know Klaus is involved as that is where Jeremy is getting the new components for testing. I don't really know what ProLine could do about it other than call Klaus. JMO.

09/18/2009, 08:26 PM	#129
Orr2003 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: WV Posts: 862	I got a nice little package today. __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice

09/19/2009, 04:54 AM	#130
Husky_1 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 1,541	Little ..The picture do meake it look very small but even my 170 was not a "small" package! Congrats. __________________ Out of the hobby, but thinking of rejoining Current Tank Info: 92 Reef, 10 Reef

09/19/2009, 02:08 PM	#132
Orr2003 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: WV Posts: 862	So far I am very please with the Alpha 300. It has been 24 hours and it is already building a nice foam head. The skimmer seems very strong and durable. Super easy to put together. The Red Dragon pumps are super quiet compared to my reeflo hammerhead. The only thing so far I dont like is the o ring and screw on collection cup. When I took the collection cup off the o ring was all twisted up and strectched out really bad. So bad that when I went to put it back in the o ring groove it was about 3 inches to long. So I will need another o ring or maybe a few for spares. I can see how this would be a problem with the screw on collection cup. Other than that I have no complaints. Price was not super high like some skimmers and I am saving a bunch on electricity. I will post some better quality video later. __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice

09/19/2009, 10:32 PM	#134
Gen21 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mexico City Posts: 114	Hey Orr2003... What nozzles are you using on your RD's?¿ I changed the large one in one of the pumps.. the second one I left like it arrived.. that way I could see which nozzle works better... or what pump has a better performance.. The 300 I bought is running at around 10" deep... and I dont put the red tubing (ozone tubing) Greetings!! P.D. Im waiting for another alpha 200 that it will be in Mexico City soon!! __________________ 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..

09/21/2009, 03:05 PM	#137
eran Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mid west Posts: 397	little-d: looks like you dumped sewer water in there...........nasty...lol __________________ 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

09/17/2009, 01:29 PM	#128
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	The Demo Alpha 200 has been SOLD!

09/21/2009, 11:17 AM	#136
little_d Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 662	Only got a chance to test my 300 in a temp sump, running about 10" of water and dumped in a bunch of waste collected from my H&S. I only have a kill-a-watt meter and it's measuring 40 watt on one pump and 46 on another. Don't have an air meter to see how much air the pump are pulling. Skimate from H&S Skimmer running

09/21/2009, 04:48 PM	#138
spotted jawfish Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 76	Hi What is proper water level of alpha 170 model in sump with the 59 mm nozzle? 10 inches?

09/22/2009, 08:53 AM	#140
bigtex52 Old Salt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Carrollton, TX (just N of Dallas) Posts: 436	How are the tests coming, Jeremy?

09/22/2009, 09:10 AM	#141
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	I've ran a couple of things. I still have a few more parts on the way, just basically making different combinations with the various parts to see what works best. So far we've made progress, but I still have some more combos to try.

09/22/2009, 09:31 AM	#142
HeneryH Henery Hawk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,010	This is my first in-sump skimmer. Is it normal for the skimmer to be very sensitive to water level? I was doing my water change and the water level in the skimmer chamber raised a little bit (ie <1/2") which caused the skimmer to overflow. Luckily I was there.

09/22/2009, 09:34 AM	#143
crab0000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jasper,GA Posts: 2,801	Yes, it's normal.

09/22/2009, 10:12 AM	#144
bigtex52 Old Salt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Carrollton, TX (just N of Dallas) Posts: 436	Cool! Keep us posted!

09/22/2009, 11:58 AM	#145
s2k Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sgv Posts: 2,520	I am running my 200 for almost two months now at 8.5" water level. The valve is closed about half way and so far it is skimming very well once I got it to dial in. I think you have to be patient when you open/close the valve. Wait a day or two before making changes. This will help you dial in faster. I kept changing it every few minutes at first and it took longer than it should. hth __________________ #1 Rule: Curse is real... Passion comes and go, but destiny will define your love!!!

09/22/2009, 01:06 PM	#146
Dave's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,156	Hey guys, just wanted to post a weekly nogg shot from my Alhpa 250. Here's a weeks worth as of yesterday! __________________ To all you clubbers around the nation, kick up the flow don't want no stagnation! Current Tank Info: 150G Starphire Zeovit Reef 48x30x24

09/22/2009, 01:25 PM	#147
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Looks identical to my Alpha 250!!! Fantastic!

09/22/2009, 02:14 PM	#148
vanillagorila It stings the nostrils Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 1,862	Dave, dude that looks good. nice nog shot! john __________________ "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" Current Tank Info: 60g cube, Elite Aquatics cube sump, ATB 840, AI Hydra 26 x2

09/24/2009, 03:45 AM	#149
corywilson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 88	I'm curious where proline and klaus are on this surging issue? Premium seems to be trying to fix it but mums the word from the manufacturer and distributor.....

09/24/2009, 07:12 AM	#150
bigtex52 Old Salt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Carrollton, TX (just N of Dallas) Posts: 436	I know Klaus is involved as that is where Jeremy is getting the new components for testing. I don't really know what ProLine could do about it other than call Klaus. JMO.