Questions about h&s 200

[mmatt]

So I picked up this skimmer a year+ ago and having a hard time finding info on it .it's an h&s A 200 with dual pumps. curious if I can run it with one pump instead of two if I plug one of the holes for the pump. Skimmer is rated for 500gal I think and I'll have it running on a 180 med - heavy bioload . Plus I'm having a hard time fitting to pumps and skimmer in my skimmer section .

And what depth does it need to sit in? I'm guessing 8-10"?


A link to a manual would prob be very helpful . Anything would really help.

Thanks

Cheers.

 

[mmatt]

Correction it's a h&s 200 with dual pumps and rated for 300gal .Not 500gal

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Are they the Aqua Bee pumps or the Eheim pumps? Also are the pumps internal or external?

 

[mmatt]

The eheim pumps. I've found the depth 5-10" now it's the can I run a single pump instead of two. And internal

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

H&S made a single external Eheim skimmer, what is the height of the skimmer? So you should be fine with one pump, can you post a picture of the skimmer?

 

[mmatt]

I'll post a pic when I get a chance . I'm pretty sure they made this same skimmer with a single pump internal as well. That's why my thinking was if I plug it I should be ok.

Here's a link to the one I have

https://www.sewatec.com/p/hs-skimmer-type-200-2x1260-innen/

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Those pumps are internal, so if that is your skimmer, just put a plug in one of the holes for the second skimmer, I used to put a piece of PVC with a cap on it.

 

[mmatt]

Ya that's what my idea was. Just wasn't sure if it would totally kill the skim if I did that.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Man on man Sewatec has improved their website. Love it. I have a H&S 150 external with dreaded Aqua Bee pumps as well as a 110 internal skimmer with the same dreaded Aqua Bee pumps. I also have a Euro Reef skimmer pump like H&S uses.

 

[mmatt]

Lol ya I'd never heard of aqua bee until I started researching this skimmer. Indefinite feel more comfortable with the ehiem pumps. Should be easier for replacement stuff .

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

The impeller cost will cause you to have a pause. They are tough to find. Aquariumsource was selling Reef Dynamics aka Euro Reef old stock and they had the Eheim impellers. Stock up if you can. The most difficult to find are the stainless steel washers, i've seen many threads of people trying to source them.

 

[mmatt]

Ok good to know. Hopefully they won't bankrupt me even more with shipping to Canada .

 

[mmatt]

Just googled them and they are permanently closed. Dang it!

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Maybe try ebay. They maybe selling thru that, also check Avast they may have some laying around, or see if Sewatec has any.

 

[pecan2phat]

I had the HS-200-2x1260 EXT and it would not run correctly with one pump IMO. The standpipe had to be almost closed to get the water level high enough and there was not enough foam production.
I no longer run this skimmer since it ate up impellers and they were $200 a pop using the EuroReef replacements.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Isn't the water level controlled by the feed pump?

 

[mmatt]

I had the HS-200-2x1260 EXT and it would not run correctly with one pump IMO. The standpipe had to be almost closed to get the water level high enough and there was not enough foam production.
I no longer run this skimmer since it ate up impellers and they were $200 a pop using the EuroReef replacements.

dang. That's expensive. Found a place in Germany that looks to be around $100 shipped but that still is pricey. I was able to get both pumps in my sump section so thats a positive. I'll just have toake sure I keep them clean and keep my fingers crossed. Lol

 

[dwest]

Man on man Sewatec has improved their website. Love it. I have a H&S 150 external with dreaded Aqua Bee pumps as well as a 110 internal skimmer with the same dreaded Aqua Bee pumps. I also have a Euro Reef skimmer pump like H&S uses.

I have a 150 with aqua bee pump. They changed their impeller design a couple of times. Mines been running great 10 plus years!