Aquamedc vs H&S which skimmer to pick

duce · 06-19-2005, 08:39 PM

Looking to get a new skimmer to replace my Berlin Turbo
I am looking at the the AB Multi and H&S (the smallest insump model)
Which one do you think is a better of the 2 skimmers
Thanks.

mps9506 · 06-19-2005, 09:45 PM

Are you in Europe?
I suspect the H&S would be better, but not having seen them in action myself as they aren't extermely common over here I couldn't tell you for sure.
The Aquamedic Turbofloater Multi is popular over here, however I feel for about $30-$50 more you can get a MUCH better skimmer than the Turbofloater Multi.
Mike

cheeks69 · 06-20-2005, 12:43 AM

I have the turbo-flotor multi and have no regrets it's very versatile and can spit up some serious effluent very good value IMO for tanks under a 100gal.

BoomerD · 06-20-2005, 03:28 AM

One of the better LFS in the S.F. Bay area had a H&S working next to a comparable sized Euro-Reef in the sump of their SPS tank, and the difference in quality and quantity of skimmate was astounding. The H&S kicked the E/R's butt, AND, used less electricity doing it. By far, one of the most efficient skimmers I've ever seen. A/M does make good skimmers, but have heard that they tend to need a lot of adjusting if your sump level changes during the day. IMO, the H&S is a far better skimmer than the Aqua-Medic multi...

duce · 06-20-2005, 08:11 PM

Thanks....
I am located in Toronto Canada....
The difference in price between the AB & H&S is about $100.
The new AB is using OR pumps where as before they were using the Aquabee (based on what the LFS said) which is what H&S uses....
How much foot print does the AB takes up (incl. the OR pump). One of the reasons I am leaning toward the AB is it might have a smaller foot print than the the smallest H&S. My sump is partitioned hence space is limited.
Thanks again.

cheeks69 · 06-20-2005, 08:50 PM

The TF multi is:
Height: 55 cm, c. 22"
Total width: 17 x 17 cm, c. 7" x 7"
I spoke to Jeremy at premiumaquatics.com and he agreed that
the OR pump is much better then the aquabee which aquamedic replaced and it made the turbo-flotor more efficient, like I said I have no regrets. In the photo you can see the effluent I get in a about 6-8 days in a moderately stocked tank.

duce · 06-20-2005, 09:04 PM

Isn't the 7" x 7" only the body and not incl. the pump?
How finky is the AB? The reason I am replacing my Berlin Turbo is that it is finky and noisy.....never mind the fact I replaced the impeller 4 times already in 4 years ....

cheeks69 · 06-20-2005, 09:21 PM

No it doesn't include the pump I use mine externally on my sump. In the break-in period you'll get real wet skimmate and will have to empty the collection cup frequently when I e-mailed aqua-medic they told me to remove the cover to the collection cup until it settled down which it did after several hours, but once it settles you'll never have a problem.

06-19-2005, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
duce Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Aquamedc vs H&S which skimmer to pick Looking to get a new skimmer to replace my Berlin Turbo I am looking at the the AB Multi and H&S (the smallest insump model) Which one do you think is a better of the 2 skimmers Thanks.

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mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Are you in Europe? I suspect the H&S would be better, but not having seen them in action myself as they aren't extermely common over here I couldn't tell you for sure. The Aquamedic Turbofloater Multi is popular over here, however I feel for about $30-$50 more you can get a MUCH better skimmer than the Turbofloater Multi. Mike __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

06-20-2005, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have the turbo-flotor multi and have no regrets it's very versatile and can spit up some serious effluent very good value IMO for tanks under a 100gal. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

06-20-2005, 03:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	One of the better LFS in the S.F. Bay area had a H&S working next to a comparable sized Euro-Reef in the sump of their SPS tank, and the difference in quality and quantity of skimmate was astounding. The H&S kicked the E/R's butt, AND, used less electricity doing it. By far, one of the most efficient skimmers I've ever seen. A/M does make good skimmers, but have heard that they tend to need a lot of adjusting if your sump level changes during the day. IMO, the H&S is a far better skimmer than the Aqua-Medic multi... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-20-2005, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	The TF multi is: Height: 55 cm, c. 22" Total width: 17 x 17 cm, c. 7" x 7" I spoke to Jeremy at premiumaquatics.com and he agreed that the OR pump is much better then the aquabee which aquamedic replaced and it made the turbo-flotor more efficient, like I said I have no regrets. In the photo you can see the effluent I get in a about 6-8 days in a moderately stocked tank. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

06-20-2005, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
duce Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks.... I am located in Toronto Canada.... The difference in price between the AB & H&S is about $100. The new AB is using OR pumps where as before they were using the Aquabee (based on what the LFS said) which is what H&S uses.... How much foot print does the AB takes up (incl. the OR pump). One of the reasons I am leaning toward the AB is it might have a smaller foot print than the the smallest H&S. My sump is partitioned hence space is limited. Thanks again.

06-20-2005, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
duce Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Isn't the 7" x 7" only the body and not incl. the pump? How finky is the AB? The reason I am replacing my Berlin Turbo is that it is finky and noisy.....never mind the fact I replaced the impeller 4 times already in 4 years ....

06-20-2005, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	No it doesn't include the pump I use mine externally on my sump. In the break-in period you'll get real wet skimmate and will have to empty the collection cup frequently when I e-mailed aqua-medic they told me to remove the cover to the collection cup until it settled down which it did after several hours, but once it settles you'll never have a problem. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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