Saltwatercoral2
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Thinking about buying this skimmer.. Should I pull the trigger or wait for something else? 85 gallon, witha 40 breeder sump (actual 26 gallons in the sump)
Rlss r6-i
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jfeva0049
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i dont think they are in stock. they are coming out with a new model with a new pump. i have read alot of problems with the dc pump. i choose to hold of on that skimmer due to the ??? about the pump. maybe afew years down the road when they get it together i will take a look at it again. my .02
moondoggy4
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If the pump is external from the body, it is easy to switch out pumps with another brand, but if it is in the body it can be very difficult. They have problems and no support with the Gen 1 pumps so it would be a risk to get the Gen 2. Supposedly they are shipping out parts and the new pumps at the same time, so this round should go better.
jfeva0049
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is it the old version or the new one???
raynist
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I have one and several other DC pumps which perform flawlessly.
I think the pump issue is overblown. Only people that have issues are going to post about it so it makes it seem like it is a high percentage.
I will only buy DC pumps from now on, they are so quiet.
Every pump on my current tank is DC (skimmer, return, WP25 and two vortech MP40's)
It isn't like DC pumps are a new technology.
I think the pump issue is overblown. Only people that have issues are going to post about it so it makes it seem like it is a high percentage.
I will only buy DC pumps from now on, they are so quiet.
Every pump on my current tank is DC (skimmer, return, WP25 and two vortech MP40's)
It isn't like DC pumps are a new technology.
Mattiejay6
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Premium aquatics just got a shipment in if your still looking to buy the rlss r6 skimmer.. And they have the new waveline pumps!
matty0206
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+1 I also use a R6I and a Diablo 5500 for the return, dc pumps are where it's at.
My issue with the topic of RLSS is I hear people say their customer service sucks, which it kinda does but if you buy the skimmer from a quality retailer it doesn't matter much, they will take care of most issues. I broke the valute on my R6 and called Salty Supply to ask about buying a new one, they sent me out a new one for free.
Get the RLSS, you will be happy, great skimmers.
Mattiejay6
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Their customer service is a lot better now.. Our local club has had 2 members recent,y with up pump issues and had a new pump at their door within 2 days for free .. I thi k their customer service is a lot better now.
matty0206
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That's good to hear. I know when I first bought mine they were awesome, I think they became a little overwhelmed with all the business when their skimmers took off.
Mattiejay6
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Yea.. I think that's what happened... Seems like they have really bounced back now and are keeping up per say.
raynist
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So in the last week or two my skimmer has become louder. It is the air being sucked in, kind of a gurgling sound. Anyone else have this? I am going to give it a good vinegar bath and see what happens.
I am running it in about 8 inches of water on the highest pump setting.
It did not make this noise in the beginning.
I am running it in about 8 inches of water on the highest pump setting.
It did not make this noise in the beginning.
raynist
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I took the volute off and cleaned it. There was no buildup though. Put it back on and it was just as loud. Started playing around with the volute, turning it, and found when the volute nipple is at 2 o'clock looking straight at the volute it is silent. I didn't notice a difference in airflow visually, I may try to find my air meter to see if it is now drawing less air.
Saltwatercoral2
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LOL, This was the worse skimmer purchase I made!. I purchased monday, received it Wednesday, and the skimmer controller was dead by friday!.
Saltwatercoral2
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replace it? I'd rather them take it back haha. 1 1/2 day of working and it already quit. I'd rather not have to deal with it lol
replace it? I'd rather them take it back haha. 1 1/2 day of working and it already quit. I'd rather not have to deal with it lol
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