H&S vs DELTEC

[Baros]

Just wanted to ask, what are the differences between the two (ie needle impellers).Deltec is well known here in the UK, but H&S is virtually unknown.Any info would be much appreciated.

[moonpod]

They are very similar. H&S in the US anyways is somewhat cheaper. H&S units use wedge pipes for flow control, Deltec uses ball valves. H&S uses grey pvc parts, Deltec uses black abs. For larger units Deltec offers the self cleaning head option. I don't think H&S offers anything like that til you get to the insanely huge skimmers.

[Miguelito]

You can't go wrong with either. They look, are built and perform very similarly. There are a couple threads over on RC that show how closely they are related (the histories/heritages of the companies). I believe they share the patent on the needlewheel - there's an interesting thread on that also.

I remember reading some threads on ultimatereefs of Europeans who had used them both.

I've owned a few H&S skimmers and have been impressed. I've seen a few Deltecs and have been equally as impressed. Really a toss-up IME.

[Baros]

Many thanks for the info. How does the Bubble King compare to H&S and Deltec. How do the BK's work? There an incredible-looking skimmer!!

[Heinz]

How does the Bubble King compare to H&S and Deltec. How do the BK's work? There an incredible-looking skimmer!!

http://zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3595

[Baros]

The more info I read about the BK's the better they sound! Very impressed.
Thanks for the link