AutoAqua Skimmer Security
$65.00
AutoAqua’s Smart Skimmer Security System is a plug‑and‑play optical‑sensor cutoff device designed to prevent protein skimmer overflows by shutting the skimmer off the moment the collection cup fills too high. It’s simple, reliable, and built specifically to guard against one of the most common—and messy—reef‑tank failure modes. Below is a clean, structured overview grounded in manufacturer and distributor data. 🧠 Core Purpose A contactless optical sensor sits inside the skimmer cup. When rising skimmate reaches the sensor, the system cuts power to the skimmer immediately, preventing spills, sump contamination, and nutrient crashes. 🔍 Key Features Contactless optical sensor Detects rising skimmate precisely; no floats or mechanical parts to fail. Magnetically coupled mount Attaches to most skimmer cups—no drilling, no lid replacement, no DIY mods. SSS‑100: up to ¼" (6.4 mm) cup thickness SSS‑120: up to 5/16" (8 mm) cup thickness Automatic skimmer shutdown Cuts power instantly when the cup is full. Auto time‑delay logic Prevents false alarms during power outages or brief water‑level fluctuations. Auto‑recovery After emptying the cup, the system automatically restores skimmer power—no need to unplug/reset. Plug‑and‑play setup No programming; simply plug the skimmer into the Smart AC Switch. ⚙️ Specifications Power Input/Output: 100–240 VAC, 10A max Supported Skimmer Power: 1100 W at 110 VAC 2200 W at 220 VAC Sensor Mounting Thickness: SSS‑100: ¼" (6.4 mm) SSS‑120: 5/16" (8 mm) Cable Length: 10 ft (300 cm) Magnet Size (wet side): 20 mm × 17 mm 🛡️ What It Protects Against Skimmer cup overflows Sudden skimmer “going nuts” events (wet skimming surges) Messy spills that contaminate sumps or lower salinity Nutrient crashes from dumping skimmate back into the system 🧪 Real‑World Use Case A long‑time hobbyist review notes the device reliably shuts the skimmer off during runaway wet‑skimming events—providing “peace of mind” after multiple overflow incidents. 📦 Included Optical sensor with magnetic mount Smart AC Switch World‑plug power adapter