ETSS Skimmer Club! - Page 51

2smokes · 10/10/2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by reef_only

I have not seen thread on this and thought of created one. This is only skimmer I've been using and mine is similar to below. I also have a spare ETSS reef devil deluxe skimmer in case there is need. I have a feeling that not many people like ETSS skimmer, but I know there are still people using those. For me I like it because it does its job and has externally small footprint. How about yours? please share your experiences whether you like it or not.

ETSS is the best design of a saltwater protein skimmer so far.Its verry simple to understand why is soo performant,because unlike otther skimmers that mix the air into the water this one mix the water into air in the bioballs chamber.Its a simple design that simply cant be beat .You might think this is an old technology that will be forgotten but all the new fresh water protein skimmers (much stronger skimmers than the saltwater ones) make the foam by using same principle of mixing the water into lots of air not by mixing the air into the water.All freshwater protein skimmers use bioballs just like the ETSS.My favourite design of a protein skimmer ,simple and efficient is the ,,ethanator,,.Fresh water is less dense than saltwater and is 10 times harder to separate the proteins by foam fractioning freshwater than the saltwater.

criticalencore · 10/30/2016, 05:27 AM

Reeflo startwd making 2 new pressure pumps about a year ago. I use the Suntail i think its called but i ended up modding my etss and put a needlewheel on the pump and made a venturi and ditched the bioballs.

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Ed Kazz · 01/11/2017, 02:44 PM

I have a ETSS 600 that has been running for about 11years. It seems lately that the foam decreased a lot. Running a IWAKI WMD-40RLT pump. Thinking of replacing the pump (cost too much to rebuild). Anyway should I stay with the same pump or is there a better (DC maybe) option? Also does anyone sell the ETSS 600 Skimming Tower Extenders ?
Skimmer just underrated on a 180 gal (bio-load).

Thank You
Ed

ostrow · 01/13/2017, 03:25 PM

You won't find the extenders for sale but any good plastic fabricator can make one real easy. I had a local do.a repair on my tower (1000) and he did a fantastic job....made it better.

Ed Kazz · 01/14/2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ostrow

You won't find the extenders for sale but any good plastic fabricator can make one real easy. I had a local do.a repair on my tower (1000) and he did a fantastic job....made it better.

Thanks for the reply...How long should they be and # of bio-balls used ?

bif24701 · 01/14/2017, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Kazz

Thanks for the reply...How long should they be and # of bio-balls used ?

Depends on the pump you use, higher pressure and flow the higher you can extend and more balls needed.

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Ed Kazz · 01/14/2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

Depends on the pump you use, higher pressure and flow the higher you can extend and more balls needed.

Any recommendations for a ETSS 600 skimmer that someone modified ? (tube length and pump size ) Running a 180 gal with 125 gal refugium...heavy stocked.
I have to replace pump (old) so now is a good time. Also, anyone know who can make ext. tubes ?

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ostrow · 01/14/2017, 04:37 PM

What bif24701 was saying is we need details..
Post a photo and measurements and tell us what pressure pump you are using or will use. Then answers will be possible.

cs78 · 07/14/2017, 06:26 AM

I picked up an etss 800 xr skimmer for $40 I know I need to run a blue line 55hd pump that draws 180 watts trying to figure out if it will be worth using this skimmer or just ditch the etss and go with and eshopps skimmer will before a 210 mixed reef tank just collecting items for the build any thoughts and are people still running these skimmers and what bio balls would work

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Green Chromis · 07/14/2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cs78

I picked up an etss 800 xr skimmer for $40 I know I need to run a blue line 55hd pump that draws 180 watts trying to figure out if it will be worth using this skimmer or just ditch the etss and go with and eshopps skimmer will before a 210 mixed reef tank just collecting items for the build any thoughts and are people still running these skimmers and what bio balls would work

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Hi, the ETSS is a far superior skimmer to the Eshopps skimmer, yes you need a high pressure pump, but this is what makes the skimmer so good.

ostrow · 07/14/2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Chromis

Hi, the ETSS is a far superior skimmer to the Eshopps skimmer, yes you need a high pressure pump, but this is what makes the skimmer so good.

I have said it before and will say it again: nothing skims like it and nothing is as tinker-free. If the space needs and power use are doable there is no reason to go another route.

Find the large (1.5" I think it is) bioballs. Somewhere in this thread will tell you how many you will need.

ostrow · 01/07/2018, 01:22 PM

So I've never done this before. Today I removed the elbow that connects the hose to my panworld pump, and contains the air intake....the entire top assembly... And acid washed it.

Wow.

If you have not done this or its been a year or more, do it.

But first run hot running water through it to remove as much baked in salt as you can, and do it again after. You will be shocked at how much comes out.

Well, after 5 years anyway it was A LOT!

reefsandrotts · 03/28/2018, 09:14 AM

Anyone srill in here????
Looking for info if I can run a sump buddy 60 on a mag 9.5 or 10???
Thanks

vitodog · 03/28/2018, 04:54 PM

I used a Mag9 on my Sump Buddy 40 (still have it, don't use it). I think the Mag 10 would work with SB60. I don't have any experience with the SB 60 or a Mag 10, but the Mag 9 provided plenty of turnover for my SB40.

ostrow · 06/23/2019, 11:12 AM

Does anyone have a large-ish ETSS lying around unused? I need to replace/redo the assembly that injects the water into the tower. Best I can tell the black piece with he air intake hole is glued in....so looking to buy that assembly from someone.

hottuna · 06/27/2019, 03:06 AM

Too bad this dinosaur finally went extinct..They were good skimmers back in the day..

ostrow · 06/27/2019, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hottuna

Too bad this dinosaur finally went extinct..They were good skimmers back in the day..

Well there are plenty out there and no meshwheel or needlewheel comes close to my ETSS. Took some risk and hard work but managed to disassemble the pieces and rebuild. Better than ever!

hottuna · 06/27/2019, 01:24 PM

I know , i owned at least 3 back then...somebody should buy the patent and start producing again.

Pokerman11 · 08/18/2019, 05:54 PM

I still run mine. I've a basement sump so lots of room. Successful tank that I started in 1993, it's undergone A LOT of changes. the one piece that has never changed is the ETS.

Sad I gotta break the tank down soon. (Remolding the room.) But I get to set up a new tank once finished.

Ls2Goat · 01/26/2020, 04:47 PM

bringing this back from the graveyard..... I have a 2500 model with a spare injector head for sale in NJ if any one is interested.

Tek_Diver · 02/09/2020, 05:50 PM

I have an ETSS 800 sitting in my garage....

yasmar01 · 02/18/2020, 04:49 PM

Ls2goat how much you looking to get for it?

bdurda · 11/13/2020, 01:46 PM

I know this may be stretch since this thread hasn't been active in awhile, but does anyone have a picture or can take a picture of the 1.5in bioballs in the downdraft? I am trying to find replacements. Thanks in advance.

bif24701 · 11/13/2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bdurda

I know this may be stretch since this thread hasn't been active in awhile, but does anyone have a picture or can take a picture of the 1.5in bioballs in the downdraft? I am trying to find replacements. Thanks in advance.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HYDROMAX...2000/313698380

bdurda · 11/13/2020, 01:57 PM

Thanks!

01/13/2017, 03:25 PM	#1254
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	You won't find the extenders for sale but any good plastic fabricator can make one real easy. I had a local do.a repair on my tower (1000) and he did a fantastic job....made it better. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

01/14/2017, 04:37 PM	#1258
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	What bif24701 was saying is we need details.. Post a photo and measurements and tell us what pressure pump you are using or will use. Then answers will be possible. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

01/07/2018, 01:22 PM	#1262
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	So I've never done this before. Today I removed the elbow that connects the hose to my panworld pump, and contains the air intake....the entire top assembly... And acid washed it. Wow. If you have not done this or its been a year or more, do it. But first run hot running water through it to remove as much baked in salt as you can, and do it again after. You will be shocked at how much comes out. Well, after 5 years anyway it was A LOT! __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :( Last edited by ostrow; 03/28/2018 at 01:55 PM.

03/28/2018, 04:54 PM	#1264
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	I used a Mag9 on my Sump Buddy 40 (still have it, don't use it). I think the Mag 10 would work with SB60. I don't have any experience with the SB 60 or a Mag 10, but the Mag 9 provided plenty of turnover for my SB40. __________________ Current Tank Info: 124.7 gal. Reef Savvy D/T, Trigger Systems 36" sump, Octo Elite 150-S, GHL Mitras LX7 x 3, Profilux3, Masterflex 7550-30 Peristaltic pump, Vector M1 return Pump, MP40w QD x 2

06/23/2019, 11:12 AM	#1265
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	Does anyone have a large-ish ETSS lying around unused? I need to replace/redo the assembly that injects the water into the tower. Best I can tell the black piece with he air intake hole is glued in....so looking to buy that assembly from someone. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

10/30/2016, 05:27 AM	#1252
criticalencore Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 381	Reeflo startwd making 2 new pressure pumps about a year ago. I use the Suntail i think its called but i ended up modding my etss and put a needlewheel on the pump and made a venturi and ditched the bioballs. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk

01/11/2017, 02:44 PM	#1253
Ed Kazz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 288	I have a ETSS 600 that has been running for about 11years. It seems lately that the foam decreased a lot. Running a IWAKI WMD-40RLT pump. Thinking of replacing the pump (cost too much to rebuild). Anyway should I stay with the same pump or is there a better (DC maybe) option? Also does anyone sell the ETSS 600 Skimming Tower Extenders ? Skimmer just underrated on a 180 gal (bio-load). Thank You Ed

07/14/2017, 06:26 AM	#1259
cs78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: land o lakes florida Posts: 4	I picked up an etss 800 xr skimmer for $40 I know I need to run a blue line 55hd pump that draws 180 watts trying to figure out if it will be worth using this skimmer or just ditch the etss and go with and eshopps skimmer will before a 210 mixed reef tank just collecting items for the build any thoughts and are people still running these skimmers and what bio balls would work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/28/2018, 09:14 AM	#1263
reefsandrotts Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 197	Anyone srill in here???? Looking for info if I can run a sump buddy 60 on a mag 9.5 or 10??? Thanks

06/27/2019, 03:06 AM	#1266
hottuna Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,248	Too bad this dinosaur finally went extinct..They were good skimmers back in the day.. __________________ HotTuna

06/27/2019, 01:24 PM	#1268
hottuna Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,248	I know , i owned at least 3 back then...somebody should buy the patent and start producing again. __________________ HotTuna

08/18/2019, 05:54 PM	#1269
Pokerman11 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 221	I still run mine. I've a basement sump so lots of room. Successful tank that I started in 1993, it's undergone A LOT of changes. the one piece that has never changed is the ETS. Sad I gotta break the tank down soon. (Remolding the room.) But I get to set up a new tank once finished.

01/26/2020, 04:47 PM	#1270
Ls2Goat Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 114	bringing this back from the graveyard..... I have a 2500 model with a spare injector head for sale in NJ if any one is interested.

02/09/2020, 05:50 PM	#1271
Tek_Diver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 50	I have an ETSS 800 sitting in my garage....

02/18/2020, 04:49 PM	#1272
yasmar01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brookfield,ct Posts: 345	Ls2goat how much you looking to get for it?

11/13/2020, 01:46 PM	#1273
bdurda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3	I know this may be stretch since this thread hasn't been active in awhile, but does anyone have a picture or can take a picture of the 1.5in bioballs in the downdraft? I am trying to find replacements. Thanks in advance.

11/13/2020, 01:57 PM	#1275
bdurda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3	Thanks!