2nd Generation Pipeless Skimmers from Cad Lights Have Gears

The first exciting thing about new CAD Lights Aquariums "Conic" Pipeless protein skimmers is that they are made for big tanks up to 400 gallons. The 2nd most exciting thing is all of the refinements in control. I called the 1st generation "innovative," but the 2nd generation of pipeless skimmers from Cad Lights appear to have crossed over into the "ingenious" realm for me. They actually listened to feedback about the drift in settings that could occur from pump vibration in the original pipeless PLS-100 and came up with this acrylic cathedral of gears, bushings and locks shown here. More details and specs below.




The New PLS-300 for aquariums up to 300 gallons


You can still freehand it by turning the skimmer body but now you can adjust in 1/16" increments by turning an adjustment knob that rotates a gear along teeth on the skimmer body. Furthermore you can lock it in place to prevent drift from vibration. Wow. These guys must dream in acrylic. I am really impressed. On top of that, the new CAD Lights Pipeless skimmers are true cones for better performance.


The PLS-400

Features of the 300G and 400G Pipeless skimmers:

• CAD Lights patented Pipeless design
• patented Multi locking system and tension control
• Full interlocking gear control system (Gear control column)
• built in baffles that returns the water 3/4" from the bottom. true 0 micro bubble discharge
• Completely silent and vibration-less

Specs for the PLS-300:

• Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 22.5.
• Patent Pending CAD Lights Pipeless technology
• Aquarium Capacity: 180G-320G
• Power consumption: 35W
• GPH: 475GPH
• Noise emissions: 7dB Over audible sound
• Locking system: (Patent Pending) Single Tension Lock (Red Flower Knob)
• Operational water level: Min. 4.5", Max. 14", Optimal 8"

Specs for the PLS-400:

• Dimensions: 11" x 9" x 28"
• Patent Pending CAD Lights Pipeless technology
• Aquarium Capacity: 250G-430G
• Power Consumption: 38W
• GPH: 720GPH
• Noise emissions: 7dB over audible sound
• Locking system: (Patent Pending) Single Tension Lock (Red Flower Knob), Secondary Gear Lock, Triple minor Rolling locks
• Operational water level: Min. 3" Max. 17", Optimal 12"

Unique capability: the new 2nd Generation PLS skimmer bodies are so perfectly sealed and unique that the PLS-400 can still run normal at water levels at only 3" high. these special abilites is due to the perfectly sealed joints of skilled craftsmanship and the new internal baffling system that drains internally to once again eliminate drain pipes and drain holes.


Coming really soon. The 1st batch have been made.


CAD Lights Aquariums Web Site:
CAD Lights, "Thinking outside the cube"

3reef Pipeless Threads:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/review-cad-lights-pipeless-skimmer-141898.html
http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/new-pls-50-nano-skimmer-cad-lights-aquariums-147593.html

 

so hot.

 

They are bringing that skimmer to our club meeting next week to introduce it. Boy I love hands on experiences!

 

Let us know what you think Greg!

 

Gorgeous

 

Specs and dimensions added to 1st post!

 

So I tried to find info, but do not really see any.... what problem is it trying to solve with the pipeless design?

 

space I think.

 

I was thinking that, but it still sticks off the side and you would still have to have it in the sump.

Just in some ad copy it seems they say they get the water output lower to ensure no micro bubbles get out. I could see that.... does water come out all the way around or at a port?

 

I noted this as well. The original pipeless design did not have that gear crank - it was added on which does sacrifice some real estate for the added control.

The water comes out of two drain holes found on the same ring as the gears.