EuroReef Club - Page 13

Fuzzy · #**301** 07/18/2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cstires
I'm looking to do this mod this weekend on my RS180 and just wanted to see if others have done it and how they liked it, etc...

I know the RC180's come with the Eheim pump, I'm assuming because it's queiter, etc... But any help I could get would be appreciate. I don't really want to spend $260 on the Eheim if it's not necessary...

Thanks!

Trust me on this one - unless you remote the skimmer or soundproof your sump - it is worth it.

The Gen X is one NOISY pump!

Fuzz

petedoc · #**302** 07/18/2007, 07:07 PM

Does anyone know of Recirc mod for a CS 6-2+ ?

Voyager1000 · #**303** 07/18/2007, 08:03 PM

Can someone review the recirculation mod for the RS180?
or recomend a substitute pump for the Gen-X 4100?
I've partially enclosed the back of the stand which helped a bit with sound bouncing back from the wall, and I've stuffed rubber "anti-fatigue" matting around the pump, which helped a bit more. WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) is now 4.0 of 10

jimdogg187 · #**304** 07/18/2007, 08:25 PM

If you wanna get that WAF up to 10, you're gonna have to break down and get the eheim. Had the "F"AF going on with my finace. She'd always complain when we had guests over..... I didn't think it was bad, but she did i guess.....

As for the RC mod, hopefully someone will post their pics.... it doesn't look that complicated though....

Jim

markandkristen · #**305** 07/18/2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Voyager1000
Can someone review the recirculation mod for the RS180?
or recomend a substitute pump for the Gen-X 4100?
I've partially enclosed the back of the stand which helped a bit with sound bouncing back from the wall, and I've stuffed rubber "anti-fatigue" matting around the pump, which helped a bit more. WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) is now 4.0 of 10

voyager this is how i did mine

hopefully it puts you in the right direction

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...2#post10330942

petedoc · #**306** 07/18/2007, 09:35 PM

Where do you purchase the uniseals?

markandkristen · #**307** 07/18/2007, 09:54 PM

http://www.4coral.com/Dry_Goods/pumps_&_filters.htm

this is where i bought them pet doc

markandkristen · #**308** 07/18/2007, 09:58 PM

petedoc

if you have the 6-2 then this mod should help you as well
i think you have the sedra 5000 as well. ..

you will only need to buy 2 uniseals then. 1 1/4" whole saw.

measure three times and cut once. if you connect the venturi like i did to the skimmer then you can measure where the outlet of the pump fits on the skimmer

you cant stick you hand down the middle of your skimmer unless you use your kids hands to put any fitting inside the skimmer

just use the straight pipe and you should be fine thats what h&s does anyways

sailfish2 · #**309** 07/18/2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cstires
I'm looking to do this mod this weekend on my RS180 and just wanted to see if others have done it and how they liked it, etc...

I know the RC180's come with the Eheim pump, I'm assuming because it's queiter, etc... But any help I could get would be appreciate. I don't really want to spend $260 on the Eheim if it's not necessary...

Thanks!

If you call i pretty sure its cheaper if you are upgradeing

i did not have two pay that much

petedoc · #**310** 07/18/2007, 10:27 PM

Mark, I looked at your mod and it looks do-able. What size are the uniseals? The pump is a new sedra 5000, the old one bit the dust. Thanks for the advice! My hope is for a quiet recirc skimmer.

markandkristen · #**311** 07/18/2007, 11:46 PM

3/4 inch for uniseals
i went to the sprinkler section at lowes and found screw in black nipples for pumping water in for like 58cents

if you do the mod the way i did as far as the volute you can use the existing hole in your skimmer.

it puts the pump a little higher then the way euro does thier rc135 ... but if you look at h&s skimmers thier pumps are mounted a little higher than deltec . i never had any problems.

if you want to use elbows inside the skimmer its probably not going to happen unless you have smart little children . my 8 year old daughter was able to reach the fitting ... thats the only draw back to euro reef verses asm with asm you can tak the neck off

huskerreef · #**312** 07/19/2007, 02:54 PM

anyyone with experience on a rc1000? thinking about upgrading my asm g6 for my 1240 gallons, now that i have added more fish i am getting algae issues and think it may be from my asm under skimming the system.

scotmc · #**313** 07/19/2007, 05:55 PM

I just reveived my 135. I am having a problem connecting the pump to the body. I have the outlet elbow. I assume the pump to body coupling is the black thing. I have no idea how to install it. called UR. nobody home

scotmc · #**314** 07/19/2007, 05:55 PM

I just reveived my 135. I am having a problem connecting the pump to the body. I have the outlet elbow. I assume the pump to body coupling is the black thing. I have no idea how to install it. called UR. nobody home

Voyager1000 · #**315** 07/19/2007, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the advice jimdogg187, the Eheim 1262 is on its way.

mavgi · #**316** 07/19/2007, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by huskerreef
anyyone with experience on a rc1000? thinking about upgrading my asm g6 for my 1240 gallons, now that i have added more fish i am getting algae issues and think it may be from my asm under skimming the system.

look on this page you will see some preview on it :

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...5&pagenumber=6

huskerreef · #**317** 07/19/2007, 10:19 PM

thanks mavgi

markandkristen · #**318** 07/19/2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Voyager1000
Thanks for the advice jimdogg187, the Eheim 1262 is on its way.

i think you are going to be happier with the eheim.

EuroReef Tec1 · #**319** 07/20/2007, 01:06 AM

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jcr6479 · #**320** 07/20/2007, 08:07 AM

Has anyone ever tried to mod either an eheim 1250 or similar sized aquabee pump for use on an RS80. I'm tied of the noise and vibration produced by my sedra 3500.

jcr6479 · #**321** 07/20/2007, 08:23 AM

What would happen if I slapped this pump on (Aquabee 2000)?

http://www.oeaonline.com/Dry%20Goods/H&SReplace.htm

ghstrider · #**322** 07/20/2007, 10:31 AM

I want to know where to dial in the water level in the skimmer. I just setup the aquarium and im sure the setting for it now since the skimmer is not broken in and the tank is new is different than it will be down the road. Please chime in and gimme some ideas...

thanks,
Eddy

euroreef rs100

bozack · #**323** 07/20/2007, 10:49 AM

I have a CS8-2 and have been trying to figure out the same thing on where to dial it in

There is so many darn bubbles in that chamber and I can't tell where everything is in that neck, LOL

markandkristen · #**324** 07/20/2007, 11:10 AM

i am not thier tech but have run 4 different euro reefs. if you have the gate valve its even easier.

i think the best way is to start with the gate valve open or the stand pipe pushed all the way down. once the inside has slimed up real good can take up to a week or so . i run mine about 1/2" to 1" above the bottom of the skimmer cup. but if its not broke in then your going to over flow the cup real easy. usually about 1 1/2" from where it overflows into the cup

EuroReef Tec1 · #**325** 07/20/2007, 12:50 PM

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