Rlss r6-i

Saltwatercoral2 · 07/19/2013, 01:23 PM

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)

jfeva0049 · 07/19/2013, 02:28 PM

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

scuzy · 07/19/2013, 02:43 PM

I just ordered one will let you know. It's arrives Tuesday.

moondoggy4 · 07/19/2013, 03:15 PM

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 · 07/19/2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

I just ordered one will let you know. It's arrives Tuesday.

is it the old version or the new one???

scuzy · 07/19/2013, 04:46 PM

no idea I just got it from premium aquatic, they just got it in on Monday.

jfeva0049 · 07/19/2013, 04:55 PM

sweet, i hope it works out for you. i too wanted to get one but the recent pump troubles scared me off.

scuzy · 07/26/2013, 09:03 PM

Here is mine running

raynist · 07/26/2013, 09:21 PM

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.

Mattiejay6 · 07/26/2013, 09:40 PM

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 · 07/26/2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raynist

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.

+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 · 07/26/2013, 10:13 PM

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 · 07/26/2013, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattiejay6

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.

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 · 07/27/2013, 05:43 AM

Yea.. I think that's what happened... Seems like they have really bounced back now and are keeping up per say.

raynist · 08/03/2013, 01:15 PM

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.

matty0206 · 08/03/2013, 01:33 PM

Try pulling the air hose and see if there is salt build up in the hose port on the volute. I was surprised how much buildup there was in a very short time. Mine gets louder the more clogged it gets. Be careful not to twist using the nipple, it will break off.

raynist · 08/03/2013, 02:11 PM

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 · 08/03/2013, 05:56 PM

LOL, This was the worse skimmer purchase I made!. I purchased monday, received it Wednesday, and the skimmer controller was dead by friday!.

raynist · 08/03/2013, 06:00 PM

Where did you get it?

I am sure they will replace it.

Saltwatercoral2 · 08/03/2013, 06:02 PM

Premiumaquatics

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

scuzy · 08/03/2013, 06:59 PM

I have my rlss running from premium aquatic. So far so good almost a month.

Saltwatercoral2 · 08/03/2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raynist

Where did you get it?

I am sure they will replace it.

I'm sure they will, but im still not happy. 1 full day of running and it bites the dust.. I don't have high hopes for the skimmer anymore. Will probably get it fixed and sell it so I dont have to deal with the headache later on.

ksed · 08/03/2013, 09:25 PM

I am surprised by the amount of people that are happy with their skimmers running for several months. I am only happy when my pump last for years.

scuzy · 08/03/2013, 09:28 PM

I didn't say I only like like running for a month but I am sure there might be a lot more with no issues than with issues. Just saying.

raynist · 08/03/2013, 09:48 PM

Am I supposed to be unhappy that mine has been running trouble free for several months?

Sure, if it dies next month I will be ****ed, but at this point it has been a great skimmer.

07/19/2013, 01:23 PM	#1
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	Rlss r6-i 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)

07/19/2013, 02:28 PM	#2
jfeva0049 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 497	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

07/19/2013, 02:43 PM	#3
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I just ordered one will let you know. It's arrives Tuesday.

07/19/2013, 03:15 PM	#4
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	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.

07/19/2013, 04:46 PM	#6
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	no idea I just got it from premium aquatic, they just got it in on Monday.

07/19/2013, 04:55 PM	#7
jfeva0049 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 497	sweet, i hope it works out for you. i too wanted to get one but the recent pump troubles scared me off.

07/26/2013, 09:03 PM	#8
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Here is mine running

07/26/2013, 09:21 PM	#9
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	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.

07/26/2013, 09:40 PM	#10
Mattiejay6 Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: VA Posts: 105	Premium aquatics just got a shipment in if your still looking to buy the rlss r6 skimmer.. And they have the new waveline pumps!

07/26/2013, 10:13 PM	#12
Mattiejay6 Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: VA Posts: 105	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.

07/27/2013, 05:43 AM	#14
Mattiejay6 Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: VA Posts: 105	Yea.. I think that's what happened... Seems like they have really bounced back now and are keeping up per say.

08/03/2013, 01:15 PM	#15
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	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.

08/03/2013, 01:33 PM	#16
matty0206 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 578	Try pulling the air hose and see if there is salt build up in the hose port on the volute. I was surprised how much buildup there was in a very short time. Mine gets louder the more clogged it gets. Be careful not to twist using the nipple, it will break off.

08/03/2013, 02:11 PM	#17
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	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.

08/03/2013, 05:56 PM	#18
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	LOL, This was the worse skimmer purchase I made!. I purchased monday, received it Wednesday, and the skimmer controller was dead by friday!.

08/03/2013, 06:00 PM	#19
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Where did you get it? I am sure they will replace it.

08/03/2013, 06:02 PM	#20
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	Premiumaquatics 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

08/03/2013, 06:59 PM	#21
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I have my rlss running from premium aquatic. So far so good almost a month.

08/03/2013, 09:25 PM	#23
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,867	I am surprised by the amount of people that are happy with their skimmers running for several months. I am only happy when my pump last for years.

08/03/2013, 09:28 PM	#24
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I didn't say I only like like running for a month but I am sure there might be a lot more with no issues than with issues. Just saying.

08/03/2013, 09:48 PM	#25
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Am I supposed to be unhappy that mine has been running trouble free for several months? Sure, if it dies next month I will be ****ed, but at this point it has been a great skimmer.