Is this skimmer worth fixing?

achiro · 02/02/2014, 11:49 AM

I got this in a box of "goodies" with the tank I bought and was wondering if it could be fixed, whether it would be worth fixing, and how to fix it? Does it just need a new pump and hose with needle valve? It is a Euro-Reef brand.

Guygettnby · 02/02/2014, 11:59 AM

I would fix it personally if you plan on using it. They made decent skimmers.

achiro · 02/02/2014, 12:20 PM

I found this on another thread and am pretty sure this is what I have. What pump would fit this skimmer?

Quote:

Realistic Rating: avg load 180gal; heavy load 135gal
Comparative Rating: up to 450gal
Sump space required for skimmer: 11" x 13.5"
Height: 24"
Neck Diameter: 4.5"
Reaction chamber diameter: 8"
Reaction chamber volume: 3.04 gallons
Inlet size: n/a
Outlet size: 1.5"
Pump (included): SP4- Euro-Reef modified GEN-X 4100 water pump
Air intake: 900 lph

achiro · 02/02/2014, 01:48 PM

After a bunch more research I found that Euro-reef is now Reef Dynamics and they sell pumps to fit. So a "modified" pump from them is a little over $100 more than just buying the same pump somewhere else. So how hard is it to modify a pump to fit?

azjohnny · 02/02/2014, 02:18 PM

Call or E mail Jeff Macare at Reef Dynamics and tell him what you have and he will set you up. He may ask for a picture

http://www.reefdynamics.com/aboutus.asp

Sounds like you have an old Euroreef 8-2

azjohnny · 02/02/2014, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achiro

After a bunch more research I found that Euro-reef is now Reef Dynamics and they sell pumps to fit. So a "modified" pump from them is a little over $100 more than just buying the same pump somewhere else. So how hard is it to modify a pump to fit?

a complete skimmer pump from RD is $160, a skimmer pump does need a special impeller and volute. I would just get the pump from RD and be done with it
http://www.reefdynamics.com/Protein-.../p-epsp4-c.htm

achiro · 02/02/2014, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azjohnny

a complete skimmer pump from RD is $160, a skimmer pump does need a special impeller and volute. I would just get the pump from RD and be done with it
http://www.reefdynamics.com/Protein-.../p-epsp4-c.htm

I'm pretty sure that's what I'm going to do but I just wondered if the $60 pump modification was a big deal or not.

leadsinker · 02/02/2014, 03:22 PM

I believe that came with a sedra 5000

moondoggy4 · 02/02/2014, 07:35 PM

You could also try ASM they also use the sedra 5000 pumps.

moondoggy4 · 02/02/2014, 07:37 PM

That is a IN135 6'' tube

02/02/2014, 01:48 PM	#4
achiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 62	After a bunch more research I found that Euro-reef is now Reef Dynamics and they sell pumps to fit. So a "modified" pump from them is a little over $100 more than just buying the same pump somewhere else. So how hard is it to modify a pump to fit? __________________ Marineland 47 column with a canister filter Oceanic 29 Biocube,: DIY LED lighting, maxijet 1200 pump, inTank media basket, Aquaticlife skimmer. Building: 120g short(48x24x24) with a 40b sump

02/02/2014, 11:59 AM	#2
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	I would fix it personally if you plan on using it. They made decent skimmers.

02/02/2014, 02:18 PM	#5
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Call or E mail Jeff Macare at Reef Dynamics and tell him what you have and he will set you up. He may ask for a picture http://www.reefdynamics.com/aboutus.asp Sounds like you have an old Euroreef 8-2

02/02/2014, 03:22 PM	#8
leadsinker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SACRAMENTO,CA Posts: 753	I believe that came with a sedra 5000

02/02/2014, 07:35 PM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	You could also try ASM they also use the sedra 5000 pumps.

02/02/2014, 07:37 PM	#10
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	That is a IN135 6'' tube