Tracking down info on HSA Skimmer

MattSG · Jan 6, 2017

Hi All. I have been reading posts on R2R now for a couple of months since I got an iPad and downloaded the App. Finally yesterday, I pulled the trigger to become an official member. I also am looking for some help. I am trying to figure out if Marine Technical Concepts (marinetechnical.com) is still in business. I have tried emailing and calling but no response. I have an MTC HSA Skimmer that is close to 20yrs old, still works like a champ and looks like new. I see they came out with an easy clean injector upgrade for it some time ago. Trying to find a source for this. If you got any current intel on MTC or an active reseller of their products, it would truly be appreciated.

melypr1985 · Jan 7, 2017

Welcome to R2R! Sorry, I don't have any info on them but I can tag some people that maybe know something about somebody.

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Sabellafella · Jan 7, 2017

MattSG said:
Hi All. I have been reading posts on R2R now for a couple of months since I got an iPad and downloaded the App. Finally yesterday, I pulled the trigger to become an official member. I also am looking for some help. I am trying to figure out if Marine Technical Concepts (marinetechnical.com) is still in business. I have tried emailing and calling but no response. I have an MTC HSA Skimmer that is close to 20yrs old, still works like a champ and looks like new. I see they came out with an easy clean injector upgrade for it some time ago. Trying to find a source for this. If you got any current intel on MTC or an active reseller of their products, it would truly be appreciated.

Welcome, they built a denitrator for my buddy sometime last year, so they may or maynot still be around. I can try to see for you, but not sure how far i can get. Anyways, they did amazing work, your in nj? Or ny? Also toss up a photo of the part, maybe a little diy cant hurt.

redfishbluefish · Jan 7, 2017

I have the MTC 200/250 skimmer that I picked up in 2008.....a becketted skimmer that worked well. My only complaint was that my skimmer section in my sump just fit the skimmer, and the adjuster was at the bottom of the skimmer, making it impossible to adjust without pulling the skimmer out of the sump. That's why it's now sitting on the shelf. Otherwise, a great skimmer.

Anyway, in regard to the upgrade you wish to do, can't do it. That injector upgrade is not for your skimmer.....only for the large skimmers MTC offered.

As far as the company still being around, I see they are in northern NJ....if it was closer, I'd do a drive by. However, have you tried calling them? Their number is 201-444-7165. Also consider that the first week of the New Year on a small company might not be the best time to contact them. The one thing I did notice is that their copyright warning on their site only goes to 2015.....not a good sign.

MattSG · Jan 7, 2017

Mine is the original large HSA skimmer, about 2ft tall or so. Sits on a shelf, not in the sump. Very similar to the pics on their site that has the easy clean injector referenced. That is the only issue I have as the original injector compartment is a pain to clean. I did try calling several times and sent several emails over the last year or so. Phone just rings and no responses to emails. Unfortunately I am in CT so not a quick road trip if I had an actual business office location. Looks like the address on the site is for the post office. I Google mapped Street level viewed. Got no pics on the tablet so when I am back on the PC will see what I can do. Thanks all for jumping in with info and ideas so far!

MattSG · Jan 7, 2017

Forgot, the tablet has a camera (doh!!) I took pics of my skimmer an my tank. Had to mess with light settings as the blues tend to wash out my phone and tablet cams even if it's not that blue to the eye. Now if I can just figure out how to attach them (using the R2R app) hmm......