ECO Aqualizer - Does it work?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by smash102, Mar 5, 2007.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. smash102

    smash102 Plankton

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2007
    Messages:
    5
  2. Click Here!

  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2006
    Messages:
    5,644
    Location:
    Va/Ct
    Its not a skimmer its a piece of one inch PVC plastic pipe wrapped in black tape and a few ply-able refrigerator type magnets that are wrapped around the pipe and is supposed to realign the molecules of the water LOL Like the magic magnets in those 10.95 Marcile bracelets for the wrist that are supposed to cure all your Ill's from moles colds and sore as never mind :) I've never heard these water things ever did anything really other then separate a fool from their money :)
    Several studies also done with them and they also said they did little if anything. Its the power of the magnets LOL
     
  4. Rustynuts

    Rustynuts Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2006
    Messages:
    121
    Location:
    Richmond, North Yorks, UK.
    It's not a skimmer, it's a plastic tube with a few magnets taped on the outside of it, then covered with a nice shiny label. The dirty water goes in one end, and comes out the other end magically clean.

    Does it work. Not while there's a hole in my bum.;D

    Welcome to the forum.:)

    Posted at the same time as above.
     
  5. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2005
    Messages:
    1,024
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Welcome to 3reef;D and no ive never seen this b4 .. takes out the skimmer eh!
     
  6. smash102

    smash102 Plankton

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2007
    Messages:
    5
    Well that’s interesting.

    and

    Thank for the welcome.
     
  7. powdertang05

    powdertang05 Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2006
    Messages:
    161
    Location:
    OREGON
    they did a test on this and did did nothing for the system it was monitored and the organic levels were the same with or with out this product is just a pos product and i would not waste my money on it. if you have money to blow it makes a pretty good poker!!!!
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Messages:
    1,220
    Location:
    Woodbury, MN,Minnesota
    If you buy one and believe it works then I've got a great deal on some ocean front property in Arizona for you!

    Other companies sell a similar product as a water softener to remove calcium and magnesium from your drinking water. Consumer reports did a test on it and says it does not remove a thing from the water and that it is bogus.
     
  10. satch

    satch Plankton

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2005
    Messages:
    20
    Location:
    ,
    ECO Aqualizer

    About 15 years ago already some outfit came out with a thing like that for your water sourse to your house.You clamped two magnets onto the pipe and it was supposed to draw any iron ions from the water and make the water soft and you could through away the softener. A guy that worked with us was selling them and they went for $150. But he told us we could have it for $100,--no takers. We found out later that some people who bought it had their water tested and found the thing wasn't doing a thing,and he had to pay back a bunch of money. About the only thing this ECO thing will remove is you money from your wallet.::)
     
  11. x089677

    x089677 Plankton

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2008
    Messages:
    2
    it does come with a 180 day guarantee, so what do you have to loose
     
  12. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2009
    Messages:
    6,366
    Location:
    Plover, Wisconsin
    I tried it for my 120... Didnt honestly notice a difference in my tank at all... Got the refund back at least...