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Thought i start another thread as i have had many request to complete the test . Will post some pics in a few day and measure the waste after another week.

you are use to it so that is why you have to BS all the time.

Well it may surprise you that there is less than 3 people in this country that use a Beckett venture skimmer.

yes it is, should let it suck freshwater once a month as the salt builds up, this happens to all ventures

The uv should be feed from the bottom otherwise you will get air in it which will cause the noise. should be able to run it H or V i would only put 2000L thru the skimmer and the rest direct to the sump.

Well I change quite a few to fix spelling mistakes as I don’t see them until I submit. you guys F up another thread so i will start it again, did you not read the first post Back again. piss off

the big fruit cake arrives

well who said that i changed them. another throw away line.

swapping skimmer does not sound scientific to me.

what has that got to do with the price of fish.

Show me all these examples you have..

So how is the test done properly??

I have run a ap850 and ap902 gravity feed and it was never a problem. Have you tried to split the overflow so most of the water goes to the skimmer and some back into the sump.

Go find another thread that is more your level.

Thats is not the review, i did a review on the fruitcakes in Hamilton and you name was on it.

What a load of bull. They make a standard Jet Fountain Nozzle and people incase them to make the injector for skimmers.

Who really cares about your algae scrubber Beckett is a company .Beckett corporation and the venturi is Beckett #1408

Beckett is a company in the states that makes pond equipment. The Venturis are made for ponds, however hobbyist started to use them in skimmers as they draw in a lot of air

Please state clearly how I am running the skimmer incorrectly.?? I will tell you a secret. I am confidant that I would have more of a clue how to run a skimmer than most people would. Most people on this forum talk total crap and most of them are newbie’s that have only been in the hobby for less than a few years. At least I have tried most equipment and have plenty of anecdotal proof that I know what am doing. Like I said lets see some proof that you can walk the talk.. I have not seen any. Don’t see me posting crap as I make sure that I know what I am going on about. I recall when i started the test i did not mention any product . I quess you would prefer that we follow your old methods of reef keeping as all your ideas are from the 60s.

I have done that, closed the air tap then slowly opened it to get the smallest bubbles. I would say that the larger bubbles are caused by the water inside the beckett venturi. Looks like I have micro bubbles going into it. Yep, did this last night That would be ok if the drain was used; I only use the cup to collect so the air cant vent thus reducing the foam. I will post more pics once the skimmers work in. I do have a few suggestions which could improve the becket. Have you thought of designing a recirculating beckett similar to the Deltec? Never seem any reciculating becketts We don’t Sell BK in New Zealand as there is no market for too many skimmers. I compared similar size BK skimmers with the Deltecs and they are similar in pricing.

Too bad a porsche is so expensive otherwise they would be great to drive.

They are called red dragon pumps.

I will take some of your hands, Might have a few corals that i can swap

It’s made in Germany by Klaus Jansen. Cost about the same as a Deltec. Best made skimmer I have seen. The pumps are modified lagunas. So funny how on reef central they are going on about BK, Deltec etc. I have been using Deltec for over 7-8 years and only know are they using them. The Deltec skimmers are still the same as they have not changed much. Pretty old technology.

The Bk is working well . but still has too many flaws as you have to stuff around to get it to peak performance. BK are developing new pumps for teh skimmers which can adjust the speed of the pump so you can get the correct air/water ratio. BK are sending me a new impeller, been waiting for a year, they are using new plastic impellers vs the titanium impellers which were suppose to be the best. the titanium impellers are too heavy. Rate the BK up there with the best.