DAS skimmer club

JohnL · 11/14/2007, 07:02 PM

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petedoc · 11/14/2007, 07:03 PM

My EX-1 handles my 135 just fine.

Ding2daDong · 11/14/2007, 07:22 PM

wow this is a big step for the DAS Skimmer club!! A split!!

lol

-Matthew

petedoc · 11/14/2007, 08:19 PM

Wow! I did it, I will be forever immortalized! I am the guy who made it split. You may all have an autographed picture, just contact my agent.

WDWDen · 11/14/2007, 08:54 PM

Wow, I guess this thing is the real deal afterall! ;-)

wizsmaster · 11/14/2007, 09:51 PM

Welcome to Splitsville!

Ding2daDong · 11/15/2007, 01:02 PM

I just got the new DAS ex-1 in today from petorama.

Let me just say that this new skimmer makes the first one look like a saint! Needless to say I just took peices from both of them to make 1 "good" skimmer.

The ex-1 is going through a leak test in the kitchen.

Does anyone know what the best dialin for the air intake part is?

I will post some pictures up soon

Thanks

-Matthew

carlos_fb · 11/15/2007, 01:07 PM

Matthew, don't forget to test the cup for leaks too.

Ding2daDong · 11/15/2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by carlos_fb
Matthew, don't forget to test the cup for leaks too.

Thanks, I am testing it right now.

-Matthew

nattydread · 11/15/2007, 02:04 PM

ANyone have orca make them an EX-1? Is the build quality signifigantly better?

flaco626nj · 11/15/2007, 02:37 PM

they dont build the ex1 they just carry it cause they use the aquabee pumps they only modify them

Ding2daDong · 11/15/2007, 03:43 PM

What is the best pump to run through the ex-1?

Thanks

-Matthew

USC-fan · 11/15/2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nattydread
ANyone have orca make them an EX-1? Is the build quality signifigantly better?

I'm sure it would cost more, i know he has built some ex-3 in the past.

If you want something built like a tank get the H&S a150-2001. It just about the same skimmer as the ex-1 but just a little bigger.

http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?...cat=254&page=1

Quote:

Originally posted by Ding2daDong
What is the best pump to run through the ex-1?

Thanks

-Matthew

The best would be to plump it off your overflow.

If you want a pump, maxijet 900 should work well.

Ding2daDong · 11/15/2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by USC-fan
I'm sure it would cost more, i know he has built some ex-3 in the past.

If you want something built like a tank get the H&S a150-2001. It just about the same skimmer as the ex-1 but just a little bigger.

http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?...cat=254&page=1

The best would be to plump it off your overflow.

If you want a pump, maxijet 900 should work well.

The only problem with plumbing off the overflow is that I have 3 overfows because I have 2 frag tanks and 1 display.

I guess maxijet 900 then.

Thanks

-Matthew

brucem · 11/15/2007, 05:26 PM

I am going to have a ex-3 for sale real soon pm me if interested

WDWDen · 11/15/2007, 07:14 PM

Matthew, I can't beleive you got another lemon. I wonder what is going on. I am just glad mine arrived safely.

uhuru · 11/15/2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ding2daDong
Does anyone know what the best dialin for the air intake part is?

At first I had to close mine by about 25% (with mesh mod), after I switched to the stock impeller I was able to run it 100% with a slight restriction by reducing it to 1/4" RO tubing at the end - also helps silence the sound.

HBtank · 11/16/2007, 01:57 AM

Yeh splitsville.!

DarG · 11/16/2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WDWDen
Matthew, I can't beleive you got another lemon. I wonder what is going on. I am just glad mine arrived safely.

I wonder if they are out of stock and now sending returns or QC casualties or shipping from the "only if we have to" pile. That would suck.

PaintGuru · 11/16/2007, 10:32 AM

I use a MJ1200 as my feed pump for my EX-1 and I run the air wide open.

craiglanda · 11/16/2007, 04:31 PM

Anyone able to give me a "how to" on a mesh mod for the EX-1?

flaco626nj · 11/16/2007, 05:31 PM

there is no reson to mesh mod the ex1 i dont think it cold handle that much more air not worth the trouble believe me

USC-fan · 11/16/2007, 06:37 PM

Yeah if you got back to the very beginning of this thread, there is some talk about mesh modding. Its not worth it with DAS skimmers, stock they are about max out with air.

bimmerzs · 11/17/2007, 12:42 AM

Is there any benefit in feeding a EX-2 with an oceanrunner OR3500 needlewheel pump????/

Cheers,

GuySmilie · 11/17/2007, 05:16 AM

Wow!
One hell of a feed pump for this little skimmer.
That's 3500 liters/hour (925 gallons/hour).
Or are you talking about replacing the stock recirc pumps with the OR's?

11/14/2007, 07:03 PM	#2
petedoc Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lewiston Idaho Posts: 1,131	My EX-1 handles my 135 just fine. __________________ Charter member of the Trial and Error Club, when that doesn't work ask the stupid question here on RC to get an intelligent answer. Current Tank Info: 270Reef w/Chrysurus Angel,Vlamingi Tang, Atlantic Blue Tang, Dispar Anthias, Sargassum Trigger

11/14/2007, 08:19 PM	#4
petedoc Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lewiston Idaho Posts: 1,131	Wow! I did it, I will be forever immortalized! I am the guy who made it split. You may all have an autographed picture, just contact my agent. __________________ Charter member of the Trial and Error Club, when that doesn't work ask the stupid question here on RC to get an intelligent answer. Current Tank Info: 270Reef w/Chrysurus Angel,Vlamingi Tang, Atlantic Blue Tang, Dispar Anthias, Sargassum Trigger

11/15/2007, 02:04 PM	#10
nattydread Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 406	ANyone have orca make them an EX-1? Is the build quality signifigantly better? __________________ If it it's not broken, don't fix it. Current Tank Info: 120 Oceanic tech, RK2 controller. Mrc sump. ER rs-180, Geo Kalk reactor w/ aqua medic doser/topoff, vortech x 2, Aquatinics solarflare,Phosban reactor, 40#s tonga, 75# Marco.

11/16/2007, 01:57 AM	#18
HBtank Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,957	Yeh splitsville.! __________________ 80g Aiptasia dominated reef tank.. with fish and now a bunch of berghia! Current Tank Info: 80g tank, re-starting a reef after a zoanthid nudibranch plauge, followed by months of steady and unstoppable STN/RTN, crashed; stayed FOWLR for a couple years, currently an aiptasia dominated reef tank with fishies and BERGHIA

11/16/2007, 04:31 PM	#21
craiglanda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,548	Anyone able to give me a "how to" on a mesh mod for the EX-1? __________________ Beware of the fish people, they are the true enemy. - Frank Zappa

11/14/2007, 07:02 PM	#1
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5#post11184195

11/14/2007, 07:22 PM	#3
Ding2daDong Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,723	wow this is a big step for the DAS Skimmer club!! A split!! lol -Matthew

11/14/2007, 08:54 PM	#5
WDWDen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 243	Wow, I guess this thing is the real deal afterall! ;-)

11/14/2007, 09:51 PM	#6
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	Welcome to Splitsville!

11/15/2007, 01:02 PM	#7
Ding2daDong Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,723	I just got the new DAS ex-1 in today from petorama. Let me just say that this new skimmer makes the first one look like a saint! Needless to say I just took peices from both of them to make 1 "good" skimmer. The ex-1 is going through a leak test in the kitchen. Does anyone know what the best dialin for the air intake part is? I will post some pictures up soon Thanks -Matthew

11/15/2007, 01:07 PM	#8
carlos_fb Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 879	Matthew, don't forget to test the cup for leaks too.

11/15/2007, 02:37 PM	#11
flaco626nj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 162	they dont build the ex1 they just carry it cause they use the aquabee pumps they only modify them

11/15/2007, 03:43 PM	#12
Ding2daDong Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,723	What is the best pump to run through the ex-1? Thanks -Matthew

11/15/2007, 05:26 PM	#15
brucem Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seminole florida Posts: 673	I am going to have a ex-3 for sale real soon pm me if interested

11/15/2007, 07:14 PM	#16
WDWDen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 243	Matthew, I can't beleive you got another lemon. I wonder what is going on. I am just glad mine arrived safely.

11/16/2007, 10:32 AM	#20
PaintGuru Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 859	I use a MJ1200 as my feed pump for my EX-1 and I run the air wide open.

11/16/2007, 05:31 PM	#22
flaco626nj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 162	there is no reson to mesh mod the ex1 i dont think it cold handle that much more air not worth the trouble believe me

11/16/2007, 06:37 PM	#23
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	Yeah if you got back to the very beginning of this thread, there is some talk about mesh modding. Its not worth it with DAS skimmers, stock they are about max out with air.

11/17/2007, 12:42 AM	#24
bimmerzs BadMotorScooter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 291	Needle wheel feed to EX-2 Is there any benefit in feeding a EX-2 with an oceanrunner OR3500 needlewheel pump????/ Cheers,

11/17/2007, 05:16 AM	#25
GuySmilie Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 943	Wow! One hell of a feed pump for this little skimmer. That's 3500 liters/hour (925 gallons/hour). Or are you talking about replacing the stock recirc pumps with the OR's? __________________ Guy Smilie