View Full Version : New Deltec skimmer!!!
Just a heads up,we now have images and further info about the new Deltec TC2560 on our site.
Hope you like:)
http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/deltec-introduce-new-range-protein-skimmers
VERY nice what bout price
At the mo its TBA but stay tuned.
Looks a nice bit of kit. What sort of feed pump would be required for it?
adamgreen240
08-05-09, 17:15
Looks nice, will there be any other models in the range? Any bigger ones planned?
JAMESSRICH
08-05-09, 19:13
luverly! will be interested in this? is this the new equivalent/replacement to the apf600 or the higher spec model?
This model will be rated at 1800 liters normal stocking so is rated much higher than the apf600.
adamgreen240
10-05-09, 15:31
Any bigger models planned??
Im told there will be design changes for all the bigger skimmers
lawrence cope
10-05-09, 15:58
They look very nice. Can the new pumps be added to the older models to make them more efficient? It says about them sucking in 3 times more air than the eheims so surely would make them more effective if they can be used.
white widow
11-05-09, 03:36
Any bigger models planned??
errrrrr seem kinda small ere,
but is there 1 suitable for normal aquariums....:laugh:
about 440 ltrs....:p
More info peeps
http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/new-deltec-skimmer-range-more-information
emilecilliers
16-05-09, 00:43
simply stunning,cant wait.
Fishman1908
16-05-09, 07:24
Whilst they do look excellent and its always refreshing to see new products come to market, I am surprised that the 3 initial models are as large as they are.
I am sure that the people out their with large systems (smallest being launched is for 1400 litres heavy stocking/1700 litres normal stocking) who will benefit and want to be the first to own one these new skimmers and will duly report back their findings but, they are in a minority to those with systems upto 500 litres and the 500-1000 litre majority which personally I would have thought to be the greater market to aim at initially.
So, when are the smaller & medium sized skimmers becoming available, a matter of weeks, months or still in development?
I look forward to seeing and hopefully installing one on our new 8x2.5x2 display tank.
Robin
Whilst they do look excellent and its always refreshing to see new products come to market, I am surprised that the 3 initial models are as large as they are.
I am sure that the people out their with large systems (smallest being launched is for 1400 litres heavy stocking/1700 litres normal stocking) who will benefit and want to be the first to own one these new skimmers and will duly report back their findings but, they are in a minority to those with systems upto 500 litres and the 500-1000 litre majority which personally I would have thought to be the greater market to aim at initially.
So, when are the smaller & medium sized skimmers becoming available, a matter of weeks, months or still in development?
I look forward to seeing and hopefully installing one on our new 8x2.5x2 display tank.
Robin
I have to agree with the above. The current trend seems to be towards medium sized tanks and nano's. Due to the current economic climate a lot of the big tanks are being shut down in favour of smaller cheaper to run alternatives. I don't think there is enough affordable equipment being designed by 'top end' companies to satisfy this section of the reefing community. The old term 'big is better' no longer exists. You could say the same about corals. More and more people are opting for frags over full sized colonies for price reasons and again due to people running smaller tanks.
Robin is right, you should start thinking of products aimed to the smaller end of the market as there is a massive gap that needs filling with quality equipment at 'affordable' prices not prices you need to take a second mortgage out for to buy equipment that is probably bigger than the tank you own anyway.
white widow
19-05-09, 02:23
Whilst they do look excellent and its always refreshing to see new products come to market, I am surprised that the 3 initial models are as large as they are.
I am sure that the people out their with large systems (smallest being launched is for 1400 litres heavy stocking/1700 litres normal stocking) who will benefit and want to be the first to own one these new skimmers and will duly report back their findings but, they are in a minority to those with systems upto 500 litres and the 500-1000 litre majority which personally I would have thought to be the greater market to aim at initially.
So, when are the smaller & medium sized skimmers becoming available, a matter of weeks, months or still in development?
I look forward to seeing and hopefully installing one on our new 8x2.5x2 display tank.
Robin
well my answer to this buy else where.....if deltec only want to supply min 14000 ltrs then so be it ....:eek:
plenty other good skimmers out there ;)
of which i have decided to do.....:whistling:
if they cant cater for the smaller market with the new skimmers then ..... so be it.....:wave:
No details yet on smaller skimmers but technology takes time to trickle down to smaller models.
Id imagine larger models had to take priority, we live in an eco friendly age, larger skimmers need to be cost effective to run. The pumps used on the new TC range are a completely different design internally compared to previous pumps, the R&D takes time.
No doubt there will be new skimmers comparable with the APF600 or modifications to the APF600.
No need to panic just yet.;):D
lawrence cope
19-05-09, 10:45
Does that mean the pumps my be able to be used on the old style skimmers? I have an ap851 and would never say no to it being made better, but like many others i cannot afford to buy a new skimmer off the shelf, as much as i would love to.
Im sure Stuart mentioned on U.R that the new style pump will be available as a retro fit for the current range of skimmers at some point.
They may have to be modified so they dont knock out as much air as it may actually be counter productive within the skimmer with regards to turbulance.
lawrence cope
19-05-09, 10:53
Brilliant, thanks for that. Ill have to keep my eye out for them in future.
Awesome, thanks Tony :D
I've always been a massive fan of D&D skimmers but I was starting to get concerned that I'd have to look elsewhere to one of these new fangled, high airflow designs.
Fantastic to see that I'll be able to get that and still have a Deltec :thumbsup:
Any update on the new skimmers? when are they due out.
Shouldnt be too much longer now.The final pump design was found to be pulling so much air that the bearing inside the impeller well wasnt felt to be getting enough lubrication.
The more air that a pump pulls the less water it can relay to the impeller well/lubrication.
Rather than rush the skimmer out into the shops a little more R&D work is being done in this area although im told that this has been more or less completed.
One thing i noticed on the new skimmers is the long drain hoze. seems a waste of time as it will hardly get used .
To get good performance from skimmers you need to clean the cup once a week so the skimate will never really be drained.
Fishman1908
17-06-09, 08:28
I think the long drain hose could be fitted to a container so it automatically drains from the cup which is excellent when away on holiday or setting up.
Correct me if I'm wrong Tony.
Robin
funkyparott
17-06-09, 08:42
I think the long drain hose could be fitted to a container so it automatically drains from the cup which is excellent when away on holiday or setting up.
Correct me if I'm wrong Tony.
Robin
You may find they release an automatic cleaning head as well. I have one on my 902. The drain hose is a useful feature.
Having said that, I find for the best performance I still need to manually clean the neck and lid every few days, even with the automatic cleaning head running.
Yep the drain pipe is to go to waste, its best used in conjunction with a self cleaning head if you want an automated drain/clean system.
When will the new Deltec skimmer's coming?
steve rochford
10-07-09, 19:23
TC30 70 skimmer arrived today smart looking peice of kit, plumbing in tomorrow will post on performance when up and running. at moment using 702 and a 600 series
great, plenty of photos would be nice:)
steve rochford
14-07-09, 18:36
new skimmer up and running although i have just added 300 gallons to my system 2 weeks ago within half an hour it was pulling crap out very quiet motors love the adjustment screw for setting skimming wet or dry nice long waste hose straight into bucket for easily replacing lost water
Reef bloke
14-07-09, 19:11
Pics
Reef bloke
14-07-09, 21:08
Vid i found on you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNTZj2k_0XU
TC30 70 skimmer arrived today smart looking peice of kit, plumbing in tomorrow will post on performance when up and running.
Any updates?
The new skimmers are now available for order!!!
Be nice to see some in action.
steve rochford
06-08-09, 19:14
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/skimmer_3.jpg
steve rochford
06-08-09, 19:18
skimmer is working really well very happy with performance nice dark effluent coming out sorry for delay in posting up been trying to upload for a while now
steve
Looks really good Steve :cool:
Is it quiet? :)
Looks really good Steve :cool:
Is it quiet? :)
Mine is, check out the other skimmer posy I have a video, I can't believe how quiet the pumps are, I'm not just saying that but you don't know if they are on or not?
I think again with prices this is going to be another perfect skimmer for the hobbyist!
Less power / less room needed/ less to go wrong / less money to buy, what more do you want?
From what I see everyone who has one is saying the same thing :worship:
Thanks
Glen
They look good,
My only beef is that the piping on the skimmer needs too change.
I would have the outflow pipe in between the two pumps on the tc3070.
They look good,
My only beef is that the piping on the skimmer needs too change.
I would have the outflow pipe in between the two pumps on the tc3070.
The issue I see with that is that you are limited to a swing you may need to do with the pipe, having the pumps the other end allows you to get in with having pipe work in the way?
Like having the skimmer sitting side onto the sump, so you are looking at the skimmer with the pumps facing you and the sump to the side, this will allow you to get to the pumps with any hassle but if the overflow was right in the middle where the pumps are I don't think you would be able to swing the pipe at 90 deg to allow it to go into the sump?
If the skimmer was facing the sump, one pump would be easy to get to but the other would be a pain?
Thanks
Glen
steve rochford
07-08-09, 15:24
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC00690_1.jpghttp://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC00688.jpghttp://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC00685.jpgvery quiet cant hear it (its outside in plant room) joking aside i think its a very good skimmer cost wise running expense etc i used to have a 702 and an apf 600 so thats 2 x 1260 eheims plus 1260 to run it and the pump on the apf600 and the pump to run that as well
i am gravity feeding the skimmer now so even less costhttp://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2009Q3/DSC00685.jpg
stone.david
25-08-09, 07:21
Any updates people? Pics, Vids, ...
Well folks just a small update on the skimmer, still no noise!
Click the vid, this is what has come out in approx 1 week
Gs_FklrbwHI
Thanks
Glen
wayne in norway
28-08-09, 19:55
Is there any plan to produce onean internal model in the 1000 litre tank size range? I'd like one of the internals, but the footprint is a bit too large for the space in my sump it would live in.
adamgreen240
29-08-09, 19:49
luvvin that video! lol
I am getting the new 2060 model in the next couple of weeks, only question is shall I gofor the internal or external one,
Seems that main advantage if you have room is to have it in the sump so you do not need another feed pump for it, am I right ????
Is there any other pro,s and cons that I need to be aware of whilst looking at internal vs external ?????
Just a quick question,
can the external ones still be placed in the sump (or do they have to be out of water completely) as i want to gravity feed one and still place it in my sump if i can?
Reef bloke
02-09-09, 20:42
Yup shouldnt be a problem as far as i can see, i think Stuart Bertram was using his TC prototype in a sump.
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