Converting Skimmer | 9415 -> 9430

[archipelago]

Hi Roger & R2R, I hope you are doing well.

I currently have a complete 9415.000 (skimmer) and also a brand new 9430.044 DC (pump).

I would like to upgrade my 9415 to the 9430.

If I purchase the 9430.241 (housing) can the remaining parts transfer over from the 9415 to the 9430 (such as the disc, post-filter, skimmer cup, outlet pipe, etc)?

I would like to order the 9430.241 along with any other parts you advise I need to purchase. I tried to order directly through the website, but could not find an option to 'add to cart'.

Thank you!

 

[rvitko]

The pipe and body are different, everything else is the same, I do have one body and one pipe in stock, you can order anyway, out of stock refers to stock in Europe. Just to be completely transparent, a brand new series of 9430 will launch soon and it is a significant improvement, I am not sure it is worth investing in this upgrade with that in mind-

Housing - Tunze

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Outlet pipe 170 mm (6.69 in.) - Tunze

Hi-Tech für Aquaristik

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DOC Skimmer 9430 - Tunze

Hi-Tech für Aquaristik

www.tunze.com

 

[archipelago]

The pipe and body are different, everything else is the same, I do have one body and one pipe in stock, you can order anyway, out of stock refers to stock in Europe. Just to be completely transparent, a brand new series of 9430 will launch soon and it is a significant improvement, I am not sure it is worth investing in this upgrade with that in mind-

Housing - Tunze

Hi-Tech für Aquaristik

www.tunze.com

Outlet pipe 170 mm (6.69 in.) - Tunze

Hi-Tech für Aquaristik

www.tunze.com

DOC Skimmer 9430 - Tunze

Hi-Tech für Aquaristik

www.tunze.com

Thank you Roger! I love the new design. I I've already got the pump (not even taken out of the box). For this, along with the fact that this will be a backup skimmer (to my original 9430 ) - I'd take the plunge. The next skimmer I buy from you will be the 9460 for a 400 gallon upgrade that hopefully isn't too far past the horizon. I'm excited to see your redesigned version of this.

Thank you as always, and take care.

 

[rvitko]

9460 will basically get 2 of the new pumps but the new 9430 could handle the 400, I would not do a 9460. I use the older 9430 updated with a beta test version of the pump and it can outstrip my 265 if I am not careful.

 

[archipelago]

9460 will basically get 2 of the new pumps but the new 9430 could handle the 400, I would not do a 9460. I use the older 9430 updated with a beta test version of the pump and it can outstrip my 265 if I am not careful.

Thanks for taking the time to reply Roger - that's absolutely nuts! You think the 9430 even with heavily stocked SPS? That is INSANE. I've got the 9430 on a 150 now, and run it about 40% (very wet, SPS bare bottom). I can't wait to see one of these in action.

edit* - also, just placed my order for parts

 

[rvitko]

The new pump and some internal changes to the baffling makes a foam that is pretty much like a champagne foam, it is extremely fine.