RS-80 protein skimmer w/Extruded Acrylic

llama72 · 02/27/2007, 07:36 PM

Euro-Reef Protein Skimmers at marinedepot.com

RS-80 $248.99
RS-80 Extruded Acrylic $178.99

Since the PS will not be seen, isn't the last one a much better buy?

llama72 · 02/27/2007, 08:11 PM

come on pros......help a man out!!!!! LOL

taketz · 02/27/2007, 08:19 PM

The material is a lower quality and is all around cheaper built. That being said, if I needed a skimmer and that fit the bill, its not a bad deal in the least...

Just understand its not the high quality materials usually used by ER.

purebullet417 · 02/27/2007, 08:20 PM

from what i heard its just the type of acrylic the use being a lower quality and you cant inject ozone into extruded acrylic but otherwise even though its a lower quality acrylic its still built very well from what i understand

Andrew · 02/27/2007, 08:28 PM

Extruding is pretty strong and as strong as clear cast. Get the extruding if your not using o-zone.... don't think u can with that skimmer anyways. Extruding is also a lot less in cost wise anyways...... ( 1/8'' thick )

5'' extruding- $8.45 a foot on average
5'' clear cast- $22.73 a foot on average

i dont eat fish · 02/27/2007, 09:02 PM

I concur with the still well built statement. Mine is very well built. It looks perfect and performs very well.

Side by side there is no way to tell the difference between the extruded and the cast. This has been addressed in the past when a forum member asked how to ID a used skimmer as to which material was used. The consensus was that visually there is no real difference.

CasinoBob · 02/27/2007, 09:08 PM

I have one with no complaints. Seems sturdy to me, and I've had to move mine around quite a bit in the sump.

Fish'InMN · 02/28/2007, 12:17 AM

The acrylic is of the same quality as that normally used by EuroReef, its just not the same type. If you had an extruded RS80 and a cast RS80 sitting next to each other you would not for the life of you be able to tell which is which, nor would their awesome performances differ whatsoever.

I'd jump on the deal if it fits your system; I did so 3 months ago and couldn't be happier.

llama72 · 02/28/2007, 06:24 AM

i think i will order it this morning.

Thanks

02/27/2007, 07:36 PM	#1
llama72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hokes bluff, al Posts: 511	RS-80 protein skimmer w/Extruded Acrylic Euro-Reef Protein Skimmers at marinedepot.com RS-80 $248.99 RS-80 Extruded Acrylic $178.99 Since the PS will not be seen, isn't the last one a much better buy?

02/27/2007, 08:20 PM	#4
purebullet417 Rimless Reef Club Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 1,509	from what i heard its just the type of acrylic the use being a lower quality and you cant inject ozone into extruded acrylic but otherwise even though its a lower quality acrylic its still built very well from what i understand __________________ My 57 Gallon Rimless Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2341582 Current Tank Info: 57 Gallon Rimless

02/27/2007, 08:11 PM	#2
llama72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hokes bluff, al Posts: 511	come on pros......help a man out!!!!! LOL

02/27/2007, 08:19 PM	#3
taketz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 504	The material is a lower quality and is all around cheaper built. That being said, if I needed a skimmer and that fit the bill, its not a bad deal in the least... Just understand its not the high quality materials usually used by ER.

02/27/2007, 08:28 PM	#5
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Extruding is pretty strong and as strong as clear cast. Get the extruding if your not using o-zone.... don't think u can with that skimmer anyways. Extruding is also a lot less in cost wise anyways...... ( 1/8'' thick ) 5'' extruding- $8.45 a foot on average 5'' clear cast- $22.73 a foot on average

02/27/2007, 09:02 PM	#6
i dont eat fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 166	I concur with the still well built statement. Mine is very well built. It looks perfect and performs very well. Side by side there is no way to tell the difference between the extruded and the cast. This has been addressed in the past when a forum member asked how to ID a used skimmer as to which material was used. The consensus was that visually there is no real difference.

02/27/2007, 09:08 PM	#7
CasinoBob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 69	I have one with no complaints. Seems sturdy to me, and I've had to move mine around quite a bit in the sump.

02/28/2007, 12:17 AM	#8
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	The acrylic is of the same quality as that normally used by EuroReef, its just not the same type. If you had an extruded RS80 and a cast RS80 sitting next to each other you would not for the life of you be able to tell which is which, nor would their awesome performances differ whatsoever. I'd jump on the deal if it fits your system; I did so 3 months ago and couldn't be happier.

02/28/2007, 06:24 AM	#9
llama72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hokes bluff, al Posts: 511	i think i will order it this morning. Thanks