Swabbie

Description
Swab the Neck!

This motorized neck cleaner keeps your protein skimmer running at peak efficiency by periodically wiping the inside of the neck where all the crud accumulates.  Normally, build up in the neck in as little as 6 to 8 hours after cleaning will cause foam to stick to the sides and resist traveling up and over into the collection cup.  Keeping the neck wall clean results in consistent skimmate production similar to a freshly hand-washed skimmer.  Simply plug the Swabbie into a timer (not included) or aquarium controller and set it to run for a few minutes 4 to 6 times per day.  When run this way, no crud will build up and fall back into the skimmer chamber.  Swabbie eliminates the chore of daily cleaning for two weeks or more and maintains the level of skimmate production that you would normally get with a freshly-washed skimmer.

The Swabbie currently comes in several sizes as a replacement lid for your skimmer's collection cup.  All lids are made from heavy duty 3/8" material.  The single pivot point on the wiper allows Swabbie to clean conical necks as well.  Not sure if your skimmer will accommodate Swabbie?  Simply contact us and we will help you make the proper measurements.  We can install a Swabbie on your existing skimmer lid, too.  Please click here to go to the Swabbie Retrofit order page.

New for Fall 2011: Swabbies are now being made in white!  Due to overwhelming demand, we have decided to switch to white acrylic from grey PVC.  Additionally, we've changed the motor to a 12v DC model, and redesigned the motor housing to be user serviceable without special tools.  This means easily replaceable motors down the road.  International users should note that we carry two types of 220v AC adaptor plugs, an EU Schuko-style plug as well as UK-specific.  Users in other countries should be able to find a suitable 12v AC/DC adaptor for their plug style (see below for plug details).  The Swabbie now has a quick disconnect power coupling to the wall adaptor, so you don't have to unplug the adaptor when removing the Swabbie for cleaning.
 

Some skimmers and their corresponding Swabbie sizes. Note that this is only a sampling of skimmers; nearly every skimmer is able to use the Swabbie. Just take the lid off and measure the outer diameter of your skimmer's acrylic collection cup and compare it to the size data below.
6"/150mm/160mm	7"/170mm/180mm	8"/200mm	10"/250mm	12"/300mm
GSA Compact 6 GSA Standard 6 MSX xxx160 models Octopus xxx150 models EuroReef xx135 models H&S 150 Bubble King mini 160 Vertex 100 Aquaeuro aquabee 6" Bubble magus nac6	ATB small Bubble King 180 ATB 840 v1.5	GSA GS1 GSA GS2 GSA standard 8 Deltec ap701 Deltec ap 851 Deltec TC-2060 Bubble King Supermarin 200 BK Mini 200 ATB 840 v2.0 (red) ATB Elegance 200 Pro Bubble Magus BM200E2 Elos NS4000 Vertex Alpha 200	ORCA 250 Bubble King Supermarin 250 Vertex Alpha 250 Reef Octopus XP-5000 MSX 300A	GSA standard 12 Vertex Alpha 300 Deltec ap1003 Deltec ap1004 Bubble King 300 Euroreef CS 12-2 ORCA 250 Pro

Technical Data
	6"/150mm/160mm	7"/170mm/180mm	8"/200mm	10"/250mm	12"/300mm
Lid Groove	6.35" OD 5.64" ID	7.5" OD 6.35 ID	8.1" OD 7.4" ID	10.1" OD 9.45" ID	12.25" OD 11.3" ID
Wiper Range (Neck ID)	2.75"-4.25"	2.75"-4.25"	2.75"-4.25"	4"-7"	4"-7"
Wiper Length (Neck height)	6"	6"	6"	8"	8"

Note regarding wiper reach or length: If your skimmer's neck is too wide or tall for the standard wiper, please just let us know and we will substitute the next larger wiper size with your Swabbie at no additional charge.

Timer or aquarium controller not included
Power consumption: DC 12v 3w
Cord Plug:  2.1mm I.D. x 5.5mm O.D. x 12mm Female 
Cord Length: 3', plus 6' standard DC adaptor cord
Height: 3.75" above normal skimmer lid
Warranty: 1 year

Click here for the user manual

See the Swabbie in action here, here, here, here, here

Special Combo: Order our skimmer waste collector, Davy Jones' Skimmate Locker, with your Swabbie and get $20 off the total price!