Skimmer Upgrades for Precision Marine RL Line

dnh828 · 07/24/2014, 08:54 AM

Hello all,

I have a RL175 and RL225 that I want to upgrade the pumps on. I was wondering how to compare the RLP 2000 etc pumps to the other model lines. Anyone tried upgrading these skimmers before or have suggestions on what to do?

dnh828 · 07/24/2014, 01:18 PM

So all the work I've done up until now has still failed to produce results on what the original pump is. The specs on the RL225, the one I'm most interested in upgrading:

It has an 8" diameter and is 27" tall. The original pump was 63 watts and is reputed to be similar to octopus brand pumps of the same design/era. Would i be able to use a sicce psk 1000? The diameter of things seems similar and the total dimensions of the cone are similar.

Edit: Or on the budget side, maybe an atman 3000?

wildman926 · 07/24/2014, 02:06 PM

Yes, they are similar to the OTP pumps that RO used on their skimmers. Why not convert it to a bubble blaster? Or a Sicce? You have many options.

BTW - How is the collection cup removed from those skimmers? I like those skimmers, especially the smaller necks on them.

dnh828 · 07/24/2014, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildman926

Yes, they are similar to the OTP pumps that RO used on their skimmers. Why not convert it to a bubble blaster? Or a Sicce? You have many options.

So I have some limited experience with Sicce and like them. Bubble blaster pumps have a legendary reputation, but a legendary price too. Which one would I need to run the 225 do you think?

07/24/2014, 08:54 AM	#1
dnh828 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 70	Skimmer Upgrades for Precision Marine RL Line Hello all, I have a RL175 and RL225 that I want to upgrade the pumps on. I was wondering how to compare the RLP 2000 etc pumps to the other model lines. Anyone tried upgrading these skimmers before or have suggestions on what to do?

07/24/2014, 02:06 PM	#3
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	Yes, they are similar to the OTP pumps that RO used on their skimmers. Why not convert it to a bubble blaster? Or a Sicce? You have many options. BTW - How is the collection cup removed from those skimmers? I like those skimmers, especially the smaller necks on them. __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie Last edited by wildman926; 07/24/2014 at 02:13 PM.

07/24/2014, 01:18 PM	#2
dnh828 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 70	So all the work I've done up until now has still failed to produce results on what the original pump is. The specs on the RL225, the one I'm most interested in upgrading: It has an 8" diameter and is 27" tall. The original pump was 63 watts and is reputed to be similar to octopus brand pumps of the same design/era. Would i be able to use a sicce psk 1000? The diameter of things seems similar and the total dimensions of the cone are similar. Edit: Or on the budget side, maybe an atman 3000?