This was the most expensive mistake I have made in my hobby lifetime. I'm 65 yrs and have been in the hobby for 55 yrs. this thing fails after about a month of runtime. The magnet on the turbine pump grinds a groove in itself and wrecks. Poor design. Can't believe they are still selling these. My $700.00 down the drain.

It was working great for 2 months , every month I would clean it out it would be issue trying jump start it , now I’m four months in and it won’t start at all

I bought this skimmer because the BRS videos made it sound like a great skimmer with no issues. The skimmer, when working, does everything they promise , but the rando shut-offs make it very frustrating unless you just enjoy checking it a couple times per day and power cycling the unit. Although, I have found that if I "shake" the over-flow sensor that pump will sometimes turn back on. Maxspect should look into this as a possible issue for the random shut-offs.

I really think Max jet protein skimmers needs to come up with a better design on that knob to adjust the height inside of the protein skimmer I have replaced that knob height adjuster four times already very disappointed with the product for the amount of money I paid for it

Bulk Reef Supply (BRS) deserves recognition for their prompt replacement policy, but unfortunately, the issues with this skimmer persist. Initially purchased to replace a noisy reef octopus, this skimmer seemed promising with its quiet operation. However, the recurring problem of sudden shutdowns, despite the replacement unit, leaves me concerned and frustrated. Operating it at a reasonable 60% in 9 inches of water, the quiet performance is indeed a relief in my office setup. Yet, the unreliability persists, necessitating frequent checks and resets by unplugging and replugging it. The inconvenience of constantly monitoring a supposedly efficient product is disappointing. Regrettably, I cannot afford to have equipment in my system that's so unreliable. Despite the significant investment, the recurring malfunction makes it difficult to trust this product. For its price point, I anticipated a reliable solution, but this skimmer has fallen short of expectations. In conclusion, while the skimmer's quiet operation is commendable, the persistent issues and lack of reliability undermine its utility in a reef system. The recurring shutdowns have made it clear that this product fails to meet the necessary standards, despite its promising attributes.