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    Deltec to release new model? pictures of prototype

    Here’s an image of a Deltec prototype that has ben testing for 2 years! How this has kept quiet I’m not sure, but details are to be released soon. Photos  by Chris Thomas.   From the picture it looks like a massive increase in air input (judging by the size of the neck.) It also [...]

    Here’s an image of a Deltec prototype that has ben testing for 2 years! How this has kept quiet I’m not sure, but details are to be released soon. Photos  by Chris Thomas.

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    From the picture it looks like a massive increase in air input (judging by the size of the neck.) It also appears to have some custom enlarged volutes to achieve this. Update: The pumps are Aquabee 5000′s with custom volutes. For comparison, H&S also has a larger model skimmer utilizing 1 Aquabee 5000 with the stock volute.

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    • MR294

      A few more details, it’s essentially an AP1004 body with a drain added and modified to accept an AP1006 collection cup. Apparently this skimmer is rated similarly to the standard AP1006 with 6 eheim NW pumps. That particular skimmer is being run on a approx. 2000g fish holding system.

    • e&f

      Hi Brandon,

      Thanks for the extra info! Do you know if the pumps were modified in any way other than the volute/NW?

    • MR294

      I’m not aware of any other modifications to the pumps. I haven’t actually had a chance to see the NW yet either, so I’m not positive on the design. I’m guessing that it is similar to the other pinwheel style Deltec impellers. Hopefully Marvin at D-D USA will be able to release some more detailed specs in the near future.

    • http://www.crlphotography.net 143gadgets

      From what I understand the pinwheel is completely different. I would love to see what it looks like. :)

    • http://glassbox-design.com/2008/macna-xx-deltec-prodibio-elos-live-aquaria-hs/ glassbox-design.com » MACNA XX | Deltec, Prodibio, Elos, Live Aquaria, H&S

      [...] electric draw. Not to mention the pure cost of all those Eheims. Perhaps they will finally release that prototype we showed you using AB 5000s and a custom [...]

    • http://glassbox-design.com/2009/reef-news-new-deltec-line-ga-invasive-species-exhibit-got-vittatus-apex-barry-the-seaworm-and-reef-life-magazine/ Genicanthus caudovittatus, New Deltec Equipment, ReefLife Magazine, Apex Controller by Neptune Systems, Invasive Species in GA, Barry the Seaworm | glassbox-design.com

      [...] coming out soon. Perhaps utilizing their custom AquaBee 5000 with enlarged volute that we saw on this 3 year old prototype? In the mean time check out their new website: Deltec [...]

    • http://glassbox-design.com/2009/deltec-skimmers-to-feature-new-pumps-and-patented-bubble-plate/ Deltec Skimmer Bubble Plate Prototype AP1004 and AP702 Feature new OEM Pump and Patented Dual Level Bubble Plate | glassbox-design.com

      [...] The pumps currently being used are custom prototypes. Once finalized they will be made into molds for mass production. At the moment the blurry photo looks to indicate an AquaBee 5000 motor with heavy modifications. Deltec is adamant that the final pump used will not be this and that they have moved away from their old prototype design that we showed you here.  [...]

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