JNS SK2 Skimmer Review.... Mojo~

mojo · Nov 11, 2011

Ok all, I sold my backup skimmer, an old euro reef 5-3. Then I ordered an Avast cs2 Pegleg skimmer and the JNS sk2 skimmer. I got the avast first so It am running it first and so I had time to take some pictures of this beauty.

First let me say that the box it comes in is big !! About 3ft tall. Its not that big of a skimmer but it isnt small either. Very well packed. If anyone has ever bought a new older style Warner Marine skimmer you will see the same small round packing peanuts and great packaging. JNS made all the old warnre marine skimmers as well.

The skimmer uses the same twist lock neck that JNS has used for some time now. I really like it. A quater turn and lift off. Nothing too major. The build quality is spot on. Really nice. It is everything I would expect for a nice mid to high end skimmer. Now I have not run it yet but it looks very promising. I ll probably have to throw it in the sump here in a day or so of running the AVAST just to see how it works.

Well enough of all that here are some pictures to drool over.
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Same nice bubble plate as the aquamaxx line and Warner marine line of JNS skimmers.

Very long transition to the neck. And it has a nice little radius in it. Its not a straight line . HEre you can see the slight curve.

and here is a clever way to adjust water level..

More to come on this one for sure.

Mojo~

mojo · Nov 11, 2011

The sk series by JNS is a step up from the aquamaxx line they make. They use there version of the sicce psk 1000 pump with a pinwheel. and have a really long smooth transition to the neck. Kind of a hybrid cone / cylinder if you will.

mojo · Nov 11, 2011

wrong thread

Just Clownin Around · Nov 11, 2011

almost looks like too fast of a tumble. are you going to add more pellets or is that where you will be staying at? also is there a way to adjust the flow thru the reactor

secretreefer · Nov 11, 2011

whoops i think the vid is in the wrong thread.

mojo · Nov 11, 2011

I'll fix it. Wrong thread

mojo · Nov 11, 2011

I might have to throw it in so I can take some pics of my Avast skimmer.

nixer · Nov 11, 2011

i think you should keep that one and sell me the avast

mojo · Nov 12, 2011

mojo · Nov 13, 2011

I put this one in last night so I can get some pics of the AVAST... This thing is very quiet. The transition to the neck is very smooth. No step at all and the pump is silent. Very nice skimmer thus far.

Mojo~

oceanicblue · Nov 15, 2011

What size tank is the JNS rated for? Looks nice.

Saulsa · Nov 16, 2011

Mojo,

I've been following your skimmer threads in the shadows for over 6 months and finally had to register to ask a question.

Why didn't you consider the Warner Marine MF-181 with the same price-point as the JNS? They seem similar in the fact that they both have slightly different designs from old concepts.. I feel the warner marine may have a better pump..

I'm on the verge of either ordering the Avast or the warner marine but so indecisive. :squigglemouth:

Thoughts?

mojo · Nov 16, 2011

oceanicblue said:
What size tank is the JNS rated for? Looks nice.

I would rate this from about 75g really heavy to about 150g heavy. Very nice skimmer

mojo · Nov 16, 2011

Saulsa said:
Mojo,

I've been following your skimmer threads in the shadows for over 6 months and finally had to register to ask a question.

Why didn't you consider the Warner Marine MF-181 with the same price-point as the JNS? They seem similar in the fact that they both have slightly different designs from old concepts.. I feel the warner marine may have a better pump..

I'm on the verge of either ordering the Avast or the warner marine but so indecisive. :squigglemouth:

Thoughts?

I have had most of the skimz line already. I have found that I really like the 5000 pump. the others are ok.

I dont feel the same way about eden pump. The psk 1000 on the JNS skimmer is a great pump. Very nice built skimmer too.Both will do well. I have had both the sm201 and sk201 and the 121. So I have had all three pumps.

The jns is solid for sure. It has moved up to one of my favorites for sure.