CS1 Cone Skimmer Kit
Code: CS1-KIT
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$179.99
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Description
This cone protein skimmer kit is a great way to learn basic acrylic building skills and get a fantastically efficient skimmer at a very affordable price! The kit includes all the parts need to build the skimmer pictured. CNC machined parts fit together with ease and a detailed assembly manual is provided. This project can be put together in about two hours' time, and afterwards, you will have a skimmer with efficiency on par with models costing 4-8x as much. Add in an optional Swabbie, our automatic neck cleaner, and watch the performance top even the highest end brands out there!
For the advanced builder, this skimmer kit will allow you many additional opportunities to tinker and get even better performance than with the pictured model. Since the base kit is priced without a pump, you can easily experiment with a different one you may already have. There are so many possibilities!
Super special combo pricing: $180 Skimmer Kit + $85 for a Sicce PSK1000 pump + $125 Swabbie. $390 for a complete DIY cone skimmer with automatic cleaner! For the ultimate low-maintenance skimmer, add our Davy Jones Skimmate Locker for only $100 more! (save an extra $20) NOTE: You must be logged in to your account to see the discount applied in the cart.
New for Fall 2012: "First Mate's Edition, v1.3" We've made some nice improvements based on customer feedback over the past year. First up is a new gate valve and silencer design. The silencer is now bigger like the CS2, and raised to cup level to prevent water from entering when the pump is unplugged. This makes the skimmer much quieter.
We also redesigned the neck union to make the cup easier to remove and replace. Instead of the PVC collar, we now have a three piece acrylic assembly which is heavier duty and easier to grip when removing the cup.
The recirculating configuration base plate is now standard, but you can still run the skimmer in single-pass mode with a simple modification to the base.
The smoked cone option (pictured below) is still available, now at no additional charge! Not only does the dark translucent cone look great, but it also helps keep algae growth to a minimum. It is dark enough to keep out most light, but you can still see the foam level inside.
As shown in the large photo above, you can even plumb your biopellet reactor directly into the skimmer for maximum efficiency. Note that depending on desired flow rate in the biopellet reactor & skimmer, you may want to add a tee between the two to bypass some of the reactor effluent water to the sump so as not to over-feed the skimmer.
Click here for version 1.3 assembly manual
Technical Details:
Tank Rating: 50-200 gallons
Footprint: 9"x10" (Can be made to fit in 9" x 9" with careful effluent pipe plumbing arrangement)
Height: 22", with Swabbie 24.75"
Diameter at Base 7.5"
Neck diameter: 3.75"
Collection Cup Diameter: 6"
Collection Cup Drain: Standard
Air Silencer: Standard
Sicce PSK1000 performance: 1100 lph @ 23w
For in sump use only. 5"-16" depth. The standard recirculating configuration allows the skimmer to run in any depth up to the level of the neck union)
Water feed required (recirculating mode only): 100-300gph
Pump Warranty: 1 year.
This cone protein skimmer kit is a great way to learn basic acrylic building skills and get a fantastically efficient skimmer at a very affordable price! The kit includes all the parts need to build the skimmer pictured. CNC machined parts fit together with ease and a detailed assembly manual is provided. This project can be put together in about two hours' time, and afterwards, you will have a skimmer with efficiency on par with models costing 4-8x as much. Add in an optional Swabbie, our automatic neck cleaner, and watch the performance top even the highest end brands out there!
For the advanced builder, this skimmer kit will allow you many additional opportunities to tinker and get even better performance than with the pictured model. Since the base kit is priced without a pump, you can easily experiment with a different one you may already have. There are so many possibilities!
Super special combo pricing: $180 Skimmer Kit + $85 for a Sicce PSK1000 pump + $125 Swabbie. $390 for a complete DIY cone skimmer with automatic cleaner! For the ultimate low-maintenance skimmer, add our Davy Jones Skimmate Locker for only $100 more! (save an extra $20) NOTE: You must be logged in to your account to see the discount applied in the cart.
New for Fall 2012: "First Mate's Edition, v1.3" We've made some nice improvements based on customer feedback over the past year. First up is a new gate valve and silencer design. The silencer is now bigger like the CS2, and raised to cup level to prevent water from entering when the pump is unplugged. This makes the skimmer much quieter.
We also redesigned the neck union to make the cup easier to remove and replace. Instead of the PVC collar, we now have a three piece acrylic assembly which is heavier duty and easier to grip when removing the cup.
The recirculating configuration base plate is now standard, but you can still run the skimmer in single-pass mode with a simple modification to the base.
The smoked cone option (pictured below) is still available, now at no additional charge! Not only does the dark translucent cone look great, but it also helps keep algae growth to a minimum. It is dark enough to keep out most light, but you can still see the foam level inside.
As shown in the large photo above, you can even plumb your biopellet reactor directly into the skimmer for maximum efficiency. Note that depending on desired flow rate in the biopellet reactor & skimmer, you may want to add a tee between the two to bypass some of the reactor effluent water to the sump so as not to over-feed the skimmer.
Click here for version 1.3 assembly manual
Technical Details:
Tank Rating: 50-200 gallons
Footprint: 9"x10" (Can be made to fit in 9" x 9" with careful effluent pipe plumbing arrangement)
Height: 22", with Swabbie 24.75"
Diameter at Base 7.5"
Neck diameter: 3.75"
Collection Cup Diameter: 6"
Collection Cup Drain: Standard
Air Silencer: Standard
Sicce PSK1000 performance: 1100 lph @ 23w
For in sump use only. 5"-16" depth. The standard recirculating configuration allows the skimmer to run in any depth up to the level of the neck union)
Water feed required (recirculating mode only): 100-300gph
Pump Warranty: 1 year.
Inventory
| SKU | Available | Message |
|---|---|---|
| CS1 Cone Skimmer Kit | Yes | |
| Sicce PSK-1000 | Yes | |
| CS1 Clear Cone | Yes | |
| CS1 Smoked Cone | Yes |
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:
(2 customer reviews)
(2 customer reviews)
Review by: Mark,
Dec 18, 2012,
I purchased the CS1 Cone Skimmer about a year ago. I can just say WOW. I replaced a Euro-Reef RS80. I was surprised how easy it was to build and the excellent and rapid support I received from Justin Casp. After running the skimmer for 10 months, it runs as good today as the day I purchased installed the skimmer. The waste is much darker and consistent that the Euro-Reef. It ran for a few weeks and filled up often as the Euro-Reef really did not work in the same league. I also purchased the swabbie and skimmate locker. What a joy to run and clean in comparison.
I purchased the CS1 Cone Skimmer about a year ago. I can just say WOW. I replaced a Euro-Reef RS80. I was surprised how easy it was to build and the excellent and rapid support I received from Justin Casp. After running the skimmer for 10 months, it runs as good today as the day I purchased installed the skimmer. The waste is much darker and consistent that the Euro-Reef. It ran for a few weeks and filled up often as the Euro-Reef really did not work in the same league. I also purchased the swabbie and skimmate locker. What a joy to run and clean in comparison.
Review by: eagle,
Mar 15, 2013,
I purchased the CS1 and am impressed by it's performance. I decided to use a dc pump and the guys at avast were a great help and machined a venturi to match the pump. The skimmer has been working great and I couldn't be happier with the customer support.
I purchased the CS1 and am impressed by it's performance. I decided to use a dc pump and the guys at avast were a great help and machined a venturi to match the pump. The skimmer has been working great and I couldn't be happier with the customer support.
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