HALP! need skimmer ID

[Strider85]

So I inherited this skimmer from a friend who won it in a SEASL raffle. No idea of the brand, and I'd like to figure out how much work/money it's going to take to fix this bad boy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strider85/

The first 2 pics should suffice I think, thanks to anyone who can help me ID, and bless your heart if you can find a model # !

Thanks as always,

Chris

 

[logiktest]

It's a EuroReef skimmer. List the dimensions of the body diameter and overall height, and we'll try to figure out the model number. From there, it should be easy to figure out how much it will cost to get it up and running again.

 

[logiktest]

On second thought... Remove the cup and look at where the union meets the tube on the cup. See if the model number is engraved/etched/scratched into it.

 

[Strider85]

Wow, detective I am clearly not. Here's whats on the neck:
SPEARS U.S.A. 3" SCH 80 PVC 1 QHIJI3

 

[chadfarmer]

euro reef looks like a rs-80 or an es5-2


if a 4 inch tube it is one of those you need a sedra 3500 to run it

 

[logiktest]

Naw, all that SPEARS nonsense is just the actual union. Try looking here:

 

[Strider85]

Nothin'. Found a manual for RS's and ES's but still not sure on which kind.

height (with cup attached) : 20"
base has a footprint of 7.25"x7.25"
diameter of skimmer chamber at widest: about 5.5"
attached riser pipe/outlet pipe/whatever it is is 1.5" diameter.

my skimmer experience = FAIL

 

[logiktest]

Chads right. It's an RS 80, and like he said, to get it running you'll need a Sedra 3500.

 

[logiktest]

Premium Aquatics has gate valves for that skimmer on clearance for about 25 bucks.

 

[frenchie]

good skimmer i got cs5-3 with gate valve mod.

 

[jjwill_sdsu]

Do they really just scratch the model number onto the cup like in your photo? You'd think with the amount of money they charge for skimmers, they could invest in a simple printing/engraving machine rather than hiring some guy with a butter knife

 

[d_icemand]

I've got two of the RS80's and they are a true work horse. Great skimmer!

 

[d_icemand]

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Premium Aquatics has gate valves for that skimmer on clearance for about 25 bucks.

what does a gate valve do anyway? Increase the performance?

dave

 

[bprice]

The gate valve makes it easier to adjust. Doesn't really increase performance, but does make it much easier to use.

 

[El Diablo]

They scratch it in there to give it some sort of personal touch, kind of like a signature.