reefhut Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I'm in..(drinking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Got email today the skimmer shipped. shouldn't be long now. We almost killed the deadguy clone this weekend, it is so good. Took a while to age but now it is great. Just put the DamascHouse Ale in the kegerator this weekend. On tap we got an "Irish Red Foot" , "Dead Guy Clone" , "DamascHouse Ale" , "Apfelwein" Bottles: Nice Stout and IPA Had I known you had beer on tap when I was out there a few weeks back, I never would've left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 I got an all grain clone recipe off the web. Super Easy.... Okay so who's in and when we doing it.... Newbies are totally welcome to come and learn how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I got an all grain clone recipe off the web. Super Easy.... Okay so who's in and when we doing it.... Newbies are totally welcome to come and learn how. I'm a n00b - but I'd love to help out and of course, sample some prior attempts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Sure thing... I started a new thread to keep this one on topic.... CLICK HERE for the beer makin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Delivery date changed to Monday the 21st.... What's up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Did you order it from marine solutions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm feel'n your pain...I've been waiting a month and a half for my Orca Reef Flow 250 to get here.(drooler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Yep Marine Solutions... It appears I was one of the only first batch of 8 skimmers shipped to the US. The price already went up on the skimmers so I got a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 I haven't had a chance to open up the pumps and get them trued up but here are some pics of the skimmer. Love the design of this skimmer. When I get some time I'll get it fine tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 THAT THINGS A F'ING MONSTER!!!!!! Can't wait to see it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Holy F$N skimmer! That thing is awesome. I have been impressed with the whole line of MSX skimmers so far and this one blows me away. 12" Body :eek: Cant wait to see it when I come up. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 It's a nice build quality and impressive design. We'll see if it beats my dual beckett. I have my doubts but if it works it will be a nice power saver. I don't think there is one thing I don't like about the design. I would consider these skimmers on the list of "what skimmer should I get" for the person that has some knowledge about skimmers. Not sure I would give it to a new reefer since it has no support other than the people on RC and we all know how that is sometimes. What else you want for $550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I like the beer bottle inside the skimmer so we can see how big it is. now all i have to do is set a beer bottle in my sump to see if that skimmer would fit. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 At least if it sucks I can fill it with ice and a case of beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Or you can sell it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Got any skimmate pics? This skimmer is a beast, I'm curious to see how she's breaking in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 I'll get some pics tonight since it is pulling some skim. So far so good but I still need to put new airline on the pumps. The stuff that comes with it sucks and kinks a little. I need to pull the pumps apart and get everything setup correctly this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Here you go Sam... This thing is pretty nice I must admit. I took the pumps apart and aligned them correctly and put new airline on the pumps and BAM the pumps are kicking some butt now. Here is your Nog Drool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Lookin' good Shawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Updates Shawn?? What is you total water volume of your setup? Im deciding on one of these and was just wondering. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Shawn................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 tank is a 290 gal and sump is 4 feet by 2 feet with 7 inch water level. The skimmer is good for the price. You need to do a couple little mods to it but nothing out of the ordinary. You must have at least 7 inches of water in your sump to run the skimmer correctly. 8-10 inches would be best. No sump water level changes. I haven't really messed with it since I bought it but I would say it's a good deal on a skimmer that size. It takes about 3 weeks to break in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hey Shawn that skimmer still kickin a$$ ? Im getting ready to order one and wanted to make sure you werent gonna sell me yours Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 You wanna buy it? I might sell it to you if you're interested. PM ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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