EuroReef Club - Page 13

jimdogg187 · #**301** 12/25/2006, 12:19 PM

Yes, ER is still consrvative with their ratings. Deltec rates their version of that skimmer for 270-400 gallons (but it is a recirculationg model). I'd say that skimmer would work great on your system.

Cheers,

Jim

steveoutlaw · #**302** 12/25/2006, 02:00 PM

Well, I'm kind of bummed. I installed my RS-180 last week and ran it for 3 days. I'm very impressed with the performance, although it is very loud.

I turned the skimmer off to clean it and now it won't start back up unless I turn it on and off a bunch of times. Will Euro-reef upgrade the pump if the skimmer is brand new? I've heard of a bunch of issues like this with the SP-4 pump but I've heard nothing but good things about the SPE-5.

mike660r · #**303** 12/25/2006, 10:08 PM

Hey folks here are some shots of the skimmer in action on day 3 of running.

And the good ole stuff!!!!

steveoutlaw · #**304** 12/27/2006, 09:14 AM

Nice pics. My LFS has one of those and they truly kick ***.

Can anyone put a percentage on the performance enhancement of a RS 180 vs a RC 180? My RS 180 is working well (probably even better when I get my new impeller). I am thinking about the recirc mod but don't want to go through all the trouble if there is no considerable difference.

Thanks in advance.

miami13 · #**305** 12/27/2006, 09:32 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by steveoutlaw
[B]Well, I'm kind of bummed. I installed my RS-180 last week and ran it for 3 days. I'm very impressed with the performance, although it is very loud.

steveoutlaw - were you able to get your pump working again and have you had any luck in getting it quieter?

I'm considering the RS180, but have read multiple reports of the pump being quite loud....

tks

steveoutlaw · #**306** 12/27/2006, 10:51 AM

miami13-
I have to take the impeller out to get it to re-start but it's still loud. I spoke to Euroreef and they sent me out a new impeller assembly today. I really am impressed with their customer service. Apparently they got a bad batch of impellers and they will send replacements if your pump has one.

Even with the loud motor this thing skims much better than my ASM with the recirc mod. I have a feeling that when I do the recirc mod on this one it is going to really kick ***.

Fuzzy · #**307** 12/27/2006, 11:19 AM

I agree on the customer service!
Our RS180 was so loud my wife made me take it out. I called ER - they sent a new impeller that arrived today.
I really hope if quiets the skimmer down............
If not - I'll be looking for something else.
Maybe another CS6-1 - it's darn near silent and has been rock solid for close to 4 years........

Lunchbucket · #**308** 12/27/2006, 09:31 PM

mike - why does it look like 2 or more of the air taps are almost all the way closed?? crank them 100% open man. or just at 1:00 i wouldn't go closed more then that

Lunchbucket

mike660r · #**309** 12/28/2006, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lunchbucket
mike - why does it look like 2 or more of the air taps are almost all the way closed?? crank them 100% open man. or just at 1:00 i wouldn't go closed more then that

Lunchbucket

Honestly, it works better with them restricted like they are. These pumps pull a lot of air. I feel the skimmer is still breaking in. There is a lot of surface area within the skimmer that needed to coated. I may try reducing the water level today and opening the air valves more. However, when I first tried opening them all the way I didn't get the large amount of fine air bubbles that I am getting in the 3 day photos that I posted above.

mavgi · #**310** 12/28/2006, 11:28 AM

Lunchbucket right .

open full all the air control valve , reduce the water level and you going to get more skimate in the collection cup.

Lunchbucket · #**311** 12/28/2006, 11:22 PM

supposedly some people are noticing finer bubbles on pumps by restricting the air. i've never really messed w/ ti that much. heck i figure why not slam that baby w/ air

Lunchbucket

djperezo · #**312** 12/29/2006, 10:09 AM

I have my ER plumbed directly from the overflow and controlled via gate valve and I'm having problems w/ air bubbles getting into the inlet affecting the ER's performance. When I try to adjust the gate valve to where there is no bubbles, flow to the ER is reduced to only ~50gph.
Is there anything I can do or mod to fix the problem? I'm all out of ideas, any help is appreciated, here is how its plumbed. Thanks

deputydog95 · #**313** 12/29/2006, 10:19 AM

what is this rust colored liquid pouring out of my ER skimmer pumps? i took them out for a cleaning and red stuff starting pouring out. i have to skimmers and it's coming out of both of them. some of it got in the tank water. hope it's not serious.

cwklinge · #**314** 12/29/2006, 11:10 AM

Hello all,

I've got a 90 SPS with a 40 sump. My pump on my ER 6-1 just died on me. Should I upgrade to the sedra 5000, stay with the Sedra 2500 or just buy a whole new skimmer. I've got a medium bioload and I'm a light feeder. Is the RS135 big enough or should I go with the RS180?

Thanks for your input!

djperezo · #**315** 12/29/2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by cwklinge
Hello all,

I've got a 90 SPS with a 40 sump. My pump on my ER 6-1 just died on me. Should I upgrade to the sedra 5000, stay with the Sedra 2500 or just buy a whole new skimmer. I've got a medium bioload and I'm a light feeder. Is the RS135 big enough or should I go with the RS180?

Thanks for your input!

sp4 might be too much on that body, IMO go w/ the sp3

Fishbulb2 · #**316** 12/29/2006, 01:33 PM

Hey guys,
Just thought I'd let others know that Marine Depot is selling the gatevalve mods for $35 and appearantly have lots in stock. I've had a nightmare of a time trying to track down pvc gatevalves and then realized I'd have to buy 10' of tubing ect, ect. Euro-reef sells the mod for $55 I think so Marine Depot is a good choice. I think this will make tuning the RS series about 100x easier.
FB

ridetheducati · #**317** 12/29/2006, 02:27 PM

You can get the gate valve from ASMskimmer.com.

steveoutlaw · #**318** 12/30/2006, 02:58 PM

Can anybody with a RC-180 give me the measurements from the bottom of the skimmer to the first hole for the recirc pump? I'm getting ready to do the recirc mod on my skimmer and want to make sure the measurements are the same as ER does it.

Thanks!

Fishbulb2 · #**319** 12/30/2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ridetheducati
You can get the gate valve from ASMskimmer.com.

More expensive and I would much prefer to have the matching grey pvc if possible. I only saw the white on asmskimmer and it was a couple bucks more. But yeah, i'd be kinda bummed if I paid $55 and then saw it at several places for about half the price.
FB

ridetheducati · #**320** 12/30/2006, 04:01 PM

The gate valve mod kit is $38 at the ASM site. Where did you see $55?

chriscolt · #**321** 12/30/2006, 11:13 PM

Can you help me please - I am in the market for a new skimmer - I currently have an ETSS Evolution 500 w/Mag 9.5 running a 70 gallon reef setup heavy load - runs well but needs to be cleaned at least once a week. I don't think it will be large enough for the 180 and the rest of the stuff plumbed into the 180 (see below).

Upgrading to 180 gallon tank - a friend of mine is selling a Euro-Reef CS 12-2 great condition for approx $475.00 another friend is selling a MTC recirculating skimmer for $250 (200 gallon size).

I like the ERs don't know much about the MTCs - but for this price range ($275- $475) Reef tank at 180 gallons - medium to heavy load - I don't think I can touch a Deltec or Bubble King at this price for this size - I am leaning towards the ER - knowing it is probably overkill - I will be plumbing in more tanks - like a refugium (70 gallons) and a frag grow out tank (50 gallons), 50 -100 gallon sump for the 180 - Is the ER CS 12-2 for $475 the best I can get for all this and is that a good price (new they were between 900 and $1000 - I think)

Final question - are there mods I can make to the CS 12-2 to make it even more efficient and bring it up to current spec (compared to Deltec and BKs etc...) or should I be looking at something altogether different????

Chris

chriscolt · #**322** 12/30/2006, 11:14 PM

Can you help me please - I am in the market for a new skimmer - I currently have an ETSS Evolution 500 w/Mag 9.5 running a 70 gallon reef setup heavy load - runs well but needs to be cleaned at least once a week. I don't think it will be large enough for the 180 and the rest of the stuff plumbed into the 180 (see below).

Upgrading to 180 gallon tank - a friend of mine is selling a Euro-Reef CS 12-2 great condition for approx $475.00 another friend is selling a MTC recirculating skimmer for $250 (200 gallon size).

I like the ERs don't know much about the MTCs - but for this price range ($275- $475) Reef tank at 180 gallons - medium to heavy load - I don't think I can touch a Deltec or Bubble King at this price for this size - I am leaning towards the ER - knowing it is probably overkill - I will be plumbing in more tanks - like a refugium (70 gallons) and a frag grow out tank (50 gallons), 50 -100 gallon sump for the 180 - Is the ER CS 12-2 for $475 the best I can get for all this and is that a good price (new they were between 900 and $1000 - I think)

Final question - are there mods I can make to the CS 12-2 to make it even more efficient and bring it up to current spec (compared to Deltec and BKs etc...) or should I be looking at something altogether different????

Chris

ridetheducati · #**323** 12/31/2006, 12:06 AM

You probably should start your own thread. Probably get more responses.

Sorry, I can not help you with ER info, not my cup of tea.

Fishbulb2 · #**324** 12/31/2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ridetheducati
The gate valve mod kit is $38 at the ASM site. Where did you see $55?

Oh $55 is what ER sells it for at their website. A wee bit expensive.

original-reefland · #**325** 12/31/2006, 01:59 AM

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Originally posted by reefkeeper1
I've noticed a lot of people have been posting skimmate finger scrape porn with unprotected fingers. I'd suggest using a prophylactic like disposable latex, nitrile or vinyl gloves. Don't worry, it can still be just as exciting with some protection.

For your latex skimmer scat fetishes:

Scooped from the top of the collection cup lid (seen in background).

Swiped from the skimmer neck:

And something to wash it down with:

That is why you have to clean the skimmer more than once a week.