Check out the NEW ATI PowerCone Skimmer - Page 14

Haimat · 01/07/2012, 07:47 PM

I got this skimmer a few months ago.

The pump has indeed improved a lot compared to the old model. Thumps up!

But I do have one problem. The pump doesn't draw 3000 l/t with air. Actually not even close! It only draws half, 1500 l/t.

What is wrong?

Quickmick · 01/26/2012, 07:11 AM

Hi,

clean the pump. To test the maximum of air, disassamble the water outlet completly.
What is the position of the wateroutlet (plate inside)?

regards
mike

sfexplicit · 01/27/2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macropora

Great looking skimmer... Too bad it's not ready for the US yet.

Do not worry. It will be available very soon to the states. ETA January 1, 2099.

4tangs · 02/17/2012, 05:36 PM

lol 2099. can I pre order now? Ill put it in the will to my kids in case Im dead by the time it comes. Seriously though, cant wait to see these here!

hirez · 02/29/2012, 03:07 PM

What? still not there??
***..

klondike4001 · 04/03/2012, 09:38 AM

Do we have a possible ETA?

terbit · 04/17/2012, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haimat

I got this skimmer a few months ago.

The pump has indeed improved a lot compared to the old model. Thumps up!

But I do have one problem. The pump doesn't draw 3000 l/t with air. Actually not even close! It only draws half, 1500 l/t.

What is wrong?

Same here even after pulling the pump apart and cleaning it, still only pulls 2500 for a few days then drops back to around 1500 again

Paolo Piccinell · 04/17/2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

still only pulls 2500 for a few days then drops back to around 1500 again

that's due to the slime forming in the venturi holes.... you need to dismount venturi and clean it every two weeks.

I got tired of it and I am selling the skimmer... good machine, but I hate having to clean it all the time!

VivaBorg · 04/18/2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paolo Piccinell

that's due to the slime forming in the venturi holes.... you need to dismount venturi and clean it every two weeks.

I got tired of it and I am selling the skimmer... good machine, but I hate having to clean it all the time!

WOW that sucks.....This Skimmer is an EPIC FAIL!!!

I had been inquiring about it since 2010....just ridiculous that it takes this long to correct the issues with this skimmer and has scared me away from ever purchasing an ATI product again.

ATINorthAmerica · 04/18/2012, 07:05 PM

Hi All!

Just wanted to re-assure everybody that ATI-Germany is aware of the cleaning issue and that this issue has been addressed with the release a newly designed venturi. This new venturi is available for current PowerCone owners abroad through their local dealers and will be standard on all units sold in North America.

As for a release date here in North America, we are in regualr contact with the folks in Germany and we are doing everything we can to get the new, improved version of the PowerCone skimmer here as soon as possible. Unfortunately the folks in Germany have run into a few delays, but rest assered they are working hard to get it here as soon as possible.

As soon as we know more we will certainly let everybody now.

Take Care!
Your friends at ATI-North America

olemiss reb · 04/19/2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATINorthAmerica

As for a release date here in North America, we are in regualr contact with the folks in Germany and we are doing everything we can to get the new, improved version of the PowerCone skimmer here as soon as possible.

Months, years??? Any sort of time-frame would be appreciated.

ksed · 04/21/2012, 07:12 AM

When a time frame is not mentioned then it mean not for a while.

solitude127 · 08/20/2012, 03:31 PM

I wonder what ever happened to this skimmer?

Murderface · 08/24/2012, 11:26 PM

How long are we really going to have to wait, damn. I want one.

camaroracer214 · 09/01/2012, 02:24 PM

looks like it will be available in the us in september

raynist · 09/01/2012, 02:39 PM

I wouldn't hold your breath.

I was all gung ho about this skimmer a long time ago.

I have bought and sold 4-5 skimmers in that time and taken down most of my tanks since then.......

ChiiBear · 09/01/2012, 08:46 PM

http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/p...er-w-pump.html

http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/p...er-w-pump.html

pmrossetti · 09/01/2012, 11:23 PM

looks awesome

ksed · 09/02/2012, 07:55 PM

Looks a bit pricey to me

Spyd · 09/08/2012, 04:46 AM

Apparantly, these units are coming out within the next month or so. I have been waiting for my Vertex Alpha Cone 200 for over 6 months now and have had enough!!

My 180G is ready for a decent skimmer. I have been running on a Vetex IN-180 that was just suppose to be temporary for a few months....

So, I have been looking for a reasonable replacement and this unit looks like it may just be it. Here's a few questions for the ATI distributors:

1) Has the start-up issues been resolved? On the last model, pushing 3000lph out of a Sicce pump caused the unit to fail on start-up many times.

2) Has the excessive cleaning of the pump been resolved? Cleaning it every 2 weeks was not remotely acceptable...

3) Any firm date as to when they are to arrive? I have heard they are coming very soon but nobody has thrown an arrival date out there yet.

sirreal63 · 09/14/2012, 12:21 PM

Two years after announcement? I really wanted this skimmer when it was introduced but the wait has left me being very uncertain about it, especially after two years. I will probably wait longer just to make sure they actually got the bugs worked out. It is a fantastic idea and design.

xkut · 10/07/2012, 04:18 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVrpS...ature=youtu.be

CORALFISHG · 01/16/2013, 04:41 PM

well now that it's been out for a little bit, does anybody have any thought's on this skimmer.. im trying to make a decision on what skimmer to get and the 250i as at the top of the list along with the super reef octopus xp-5000.. just trying to make a decision so i can place my order...

thanks..
jason

CORALFISHG · 01/16/2013, 04:43 PM

well now that it's been out for a little bit, does anybody have any thought's on this skimmer.. im trying to make a decision on what skimmer to get and the 250i as at the top of the list along with the super reef octopus xp-5000.. just trying to make a decision so i can place my order...

thanks..
jason

yettihead · 01/20/2013, 02:04 PM

I have been using the 250i since September and I really like the skimmer. It is quiet and does indeed pull a lot of air. I thought the digital air meter may be kind of gimmicky, but it is easy for me to take a look and know when the intake is getting clogged. Not sure if I would want a skimmer without one. i am happy I waited two years for the skimmer.

04/03/2012, 09:38 AM	#331
klondike4001 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 385	Do we have a possible ETA? __________________ Jonathan Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon SPS Dominated Reef, 2 MP40's, 6 X 54W PM, ATI Bubble Master-200

04/18/2012, 07:05 PM	#335
ATINorthAmerica Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1	Update from ATi-Germany Hi All! Just wanted to re-assure everybody that ATI-Germany is aware of the cleaning issue and that this issue has been addressed with the release a newly designed venturi. This new venturi is available for current PowerCone owners abroad through their local dealers and will be standard on all units sold in North America. As for a release date here in North America, we are in regualr contact with the folks in Germany and we are doing everything we can to get the new, improved version of the PowerCone skimmer here as soon as possible. Unfortunately the folks in Germany have run into a few delays, but rest assered they are working hard to get it here as soon as possible. As soon as we know more we will certainly let everybody now. Take Care! Your friends at ATI-North America

08/20/2012, 03:31 PM	#338
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,240	I wonder what ever happened to this skimmer? __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 60x30x20 (~150g) 3-sided starphire, ATI 8 x 54watt PM, ATB Elegance 200, 2 MP40W, Eheim 1262, RKE, WM & Dr Tims Biopellets in a JNS reactor

09/01/2012, 02:24 PM	#340
camaroracer214 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 342	looks like it will be available in the us in september __________________ Brandon Klaus Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology visit my aquarium blog...click on the little red house

09/14/2012, 12:21 PM	#346
sirreal63 The Atomic Punk! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 9,877	Two years after announcement? I really wanted this skimmer when it was introduced but the wait has left me being very uncertain about it, especially after two years. I will probably wait longer just to make sure they actually got the bugs worked out. It is a fantastic idea and design. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Cant stop, lose job, mind gone, silicon, what bomb, get away, pay day, make hay, break down, need fix, big six, clickity Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

01/07/2012, 07:47 PM	#326
Haimat Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 46	I got this skimmer a few months ago. The pump has indeed improved a lot compared to the old model. Thumps up! But I do have one problem. The pump doesn't draw 3000 l/t with air. Actually not even close! It only draws half, 1500 l/t. What is wrong?

01/26/2012, 07:11 AM	#327
Quickmick Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 8	Hi, clean the pump. To test the maximum of air, disassamble the water outlet completly. What is the position of the wateroutlet (plate inside)? regards mike

02/17/2012, 05:36 PM	#329
4tangs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 56	lol 2099. can I pre order now? Ill put it in the will to my kids in case Im dead by the time it comes. Seriously though, cant wait to see these here!

02/29/2012, 03:07 PM	#330
hirez Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 130	What? still not there?? ***..

04/21/2012, 07:12 AM	#337
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,210	When a time frame is not mentioned then it mean not for a while.

08/24/2012, 11:26 PM	#339
Murderface Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 21	How long are we really going to have to wait, damn. I want one.

09/01/2012, 02:39 PM	#341
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,929	I wouldn't hold your breath. I was all gung ho about this skimmer a long time ago. I have bought and sold 4-5 skimmers in that time and taken down most of my tanks since then.......

09/01/2012, 08:46 PM	#342
ChiiBear Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay area, CA Posts: 162	http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/p...er-w-pump.html http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/p...er-w-pump.html

09/01/2012, 11:23 PM	#343
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: so. cal. Posts: 2,757	looks awesome

09/02/2012, 07:55 PM	#344
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,210	Looks a bit pricey to me

09/08/2012, 04:46 AM	#345
Spyd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 1	Apparantly, these units are coming out within the next month or so. I have been waiting for my Vertex Alpha Cone 200 for over 6 months now and have had enough!! My 180G is ready for a decent skimmer. I have been running on a Vetex IN-180 that was just suppose to be temporary for a few months.... So, I have been looking for a reasonable replacement and this unit looks like it may just be it. Here's a few questions for the ATI distributors: 1) Has the start-up issues been resolved? On the last model, pushing 3000lph out of a Sicce pump caused the unit to fail on start-up many times. 2) Has the excessive cleaning of the pump been resolved? Cleaning it every 2 weeks was not remotely acceptable... 3) Any firm date as to when they are to arrive? I have heard they are coming very soon but nobody has thrown an arrival date out there yet.

10/07/2012, 04:18 PM	#347
xkut Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVrpS...ature=youtu.be

01/16/2013, 04:41 PM	#348
CORALFISHG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lehigh acres, florida Posts: 519	well now that it's been out for a little bit, does anybody have any thought's on this skimmer.. im trying to make a decision on what skimmer to get and the 250i as at the top of the list along with the super reef octopus xp-5000.. just trying to make a decision so i can place my order... thanks.. jason

01/16/2013, 04:43 PM	#349
CORALFISHG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lehigh acres, florida Posts: 519	well now that it's been out for a little bit, does anybody have any thought's on this skimmer.. im trying to make a decision on what skimmer to get and the 250i as at the top of the list along with the super reef octopus xp-5000.. just trying to make a decision so i can place my order... thanks.. jason

01/20/2013, 02:04 PM	#350
yettihead Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hubertus, WI Posts: 192	I have been using the 250i since September and I really like the skimmer. It is quiet and does indeed pull a lot of air. I thought the digital air meter may be kind of gimmicky, but it is easy for me to take a look and know when the intake is getting clogged. Not sure if I would want a skimmer without one. i am happy I waited two years for the skimmer.

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