EuroReef Club

[HookedOnReefing]

cgh38,

I'd think you can modify it to re-circulate and take in raw water directly from the overflow. You can also upgrade the pump to a Sedra 5000 NW or Ocean Runner 2700 NW

 

[Lunchbucket]

cgh38 - couldn't you just use a sedra 5000 and make that skimmer a 6-2+??? isn't that the only difference between teh 6-2 and 6-2+ a sedra 5000??

Lunchbucket

 

[cgh38]

Thanks guys,
Lunchbucket, actually yes the C+ comes with the 5000 but I have limited space on my sump. I wonder if I still could get the 5000 and do some plumbing in order to fit it in there?

 

[Jim_S]

The 5000 makes ALL the difference with that body. Do what you can to make it fit.

Jim

 

[cgh38]

where can I get the sedra 5000 at a fair price?
Thanks.

 

[Jim_S]

Where did you buy your skimmer? You should be able to get one there.

 

[cgh38]

Premium Aquatics.. but theyr'e out of stock. I tried doing a search but most of the stores carry the pump only.

 

[Jim_S]

Try here: http://commerce2.i2net.com/able5stores/stores/33/product1.aspx?SID=33&Product_ID=507&Category_ID=552

This is ER's factory site. It can be hard to get a hold of them. Also, make sure you read what it says. You are eligible for a discount on your pump because you are an ER owner. Make sure you get your registration info in too. The reason why the jack the price up is to discourage the DIY's who don't buy the ER bodies.

HTH

Jim

 

[cgh38]

Thanks for the link jimdogg.

 

[Lunchbucket]

i would do like jim said and try h2o tropicals. i'm guessing since you have a ER that you can get the pump pretty easily

Lunchbucket

 

[LCGoldman]

where can I get the sedra 5000 at a fair price?
Thanks.

Here you go: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=707212

 

[poon415]

KC how are the mods to your 12-2 working out?

I have the 12-1 and plan on drilling out the venturi soon. And can see how that will impact the skimmer right away.

I also planned on doing a half RC mod(just one of the pumps will be RC, since 1 to 1.5 is recommended, and I will have 300 total volume, then 500gph would be close enough). Since your a couple of months ahead of me, I was hoping to get feed back from you. Of all the mods that you have done, would you do them all again and would you change anything?

 

[fishtk75]

Euro-reef CS,ES and RS

Euro-reef CS,ES and RS

Can someone tell what is I am new to Euro-reef what is the differance between CS,ES,RS, and CSRC models?

 

[dragon_slayer]

CS = Cast Acrylic Skimmer
ES = Extruded Acrylic Skimmer
RS = Recirculating Skimmer
CSRS = Cast Acrylic Recirculating Skimmer

poon415

i haven't got a chance to test it at all and most likely wont, i went today to have the staples removed from having spin surgery last Sunday, i've been instructed since this was my second surgery of this type that i may want to give great thought to any lifting of anything of any weight over a few lbs from now on. with my 180g tank sitting empty currently and weighing in at 350 lbs dry weight i may not be getting the opportunity to set it back up and may end up taking down the other systems and getting rid of it all

kc

 

[DerekW]

I might be wrong, but wasn't the RS just the retail store (LFS) model of the ES which was the online version?

Because the recirculating model was the CSxx-x-RC

But those are the old terms, the new models have different codes, IMO ones that make more sense

 

[crab0000]

No, the RS replaced the ES and I know for sure the ES was only sold in retail stores with the exception of the 5 series. The CS was sold online.

 

[DerekW]

Got it

 

[rm41400]

CS = Cast Acrylic Skimmer
ES = Extruded Acrylic Skimmer
RS = Recirculating Skimmer
CSRS = Cast Acrylic Recirculating Skimmer

poon415

i haven't got a chance to test it at all and most likely wont, i went today to have the staples removed from having spin surgery last Sunday, i've been instructed since this was my second surgery of this type that i may want to give great thought to any lifting of anything of any weight over a few lbs from now on. with my 180g tank sitting empty currently and weighing in at 350 lbs dry weight i may not be getting the opportunity to set it back up and may end up taking down the other systems and getting rid of it all

kc

Sorry to hear about that.... that sucks. Hopefully your back will get better. I had a very minor (compared to what yours sounds like) back injury and can really feel for you. Is there a local club that could help you down there?

This is how the ER site list them: http://www.euro-reef.com/products-skimmerstechspec.shtml

RS= Made with cell cast acrylic tube and glued to 1/4" cast acrylic sheet material.

CS/RC*= Made with cell cast acrylic tube and hot air welded to 3/8* thick PVC sheet material.

*RC= Euro-Reef CS Series "RC" Re-Circulating Protein Skimmers

Euro-Reef's Recirculating skimmers can handle larger bio-loads depending on the flow through rates. Slower flow through rates offer longer dwell times and higher "per pass" extraction levels. For RC models we recommend a flow through rate of 1 to 1.5 x the total system volume per hour. Ratings for these skimmers are offered as a "Base +" rather than one "Ideal" aquarium size.

ALL SKIMMERS SHIP WITH HEAVILY MODIFIED EURO-REEF PUMPS!

SP2 = SEDRA KSP3500

SP3 = SEDRA KSP5000

SP4 = GEN-X 4100

SP5= GEN-X 6000

 

[fishtk75]

thanks all for your help on that .

Now can someone tell me I am looking a a Euro-Reef CS-6 Series Protein Skimmer picture how I guess turning lock ring thats gray is that how to take off the cup?
And do the cups have a fitting for a drain hose?

The pumps I see a Sedra 3500 and a Euro-Reef SP2 what is the differance someone said one is modified and why is one better?

 

[rklutt]

I see you got the answer you were looking for. Sorry I don't get online much when I am at home fishtk75...

R