Avast CS3 Cone Skimmer Design Revision

-Logzor · Apr 9, 2016

I noticed on your site the revised design is anticipated sometime this Spring. I've been shopping for a new skimmer and like the idea of building my own with one of your kits. Can you tell us more about the design changes, pump configuration, and ETA for the release?

Regarding the in-sump recirculating design, how does that work? I like that it allows the skimmer to function better if the water level changes.

AVAST Marine · Apr 9, 2016

Tank a look at the newly released CS180: http://www.avastmarine.com/collections/you-built/products/cs1-kit
The CS3 will become the CS250 and follow the same design principles. We expect to be shipping the new CS250 in about a month.

-Logzor · Apr 9, 2016

Will it have two pumps or a single pump?

AVAST Marine · Apr 9, 2016

Two. The spec will be the same, the major difference will be in user interface.

-Logzor · Apr 9, 2016

OK I'll keep an eye out on the site for the release

-Logzor · Apr 13, 2016

Does this skimmer require a third pump (feed pump) to operate as an in-sump skimmer? Sorry I'm not terrible familiar with recirculating skimmers and how they operate. I like the idea that water level fluctuations do not impact skimmer performance but I'm concerned, from a maintenance and heat generation perspective, that another pump is needed for the skimmer for perform optimally.

AVAST Marine · May 3, 2016

-Logzor said:
Does this skimmer require a third pump (feed pump) to operate as an in-sump skimmer? Sorry I'm not terrible familiar with recirculating skimmers and how they operate. I like the idea that water level fluctuations do not impact skimmer performance but I'm concerned, from a maintenance and heat generation perspective, that another pump is needed for the skimmer for perform optimally.

It does not require a third pump with the new design.

-Logzor · May 4, 2016

Thanks for the info. I noticed today that your website was updated with the Pegleg 250 cone skimmer!

Does the price include the pumps?

AVAST Marine · May 4, 2016

Yes it was and it does now include the pumps, because of this and the MAP pricing for Sicce pumps the price is actually $120 cheaper than they were before when you bought pumps separately. We will still sell these without pumps or with one pump but you need to contact us for pricing, it is not something we can advertise any longer