EuroReef Club

[tenshi]

not having Sedra or Dolphin on the pump tells me you got one of the new pumps.

[skyfireblaze]

I don't know about it being a new pump. I emailed H2OTropicals about getting the new beta pump on a CS5-3 and they said it wasn't an option. The new pump's only for the larger skimmers.

[tenshi]

That's right! My mistake!

[Codeman00]

Originally posted by UNIFEX
does have one of the new quick disconnects on the neck instead of the union

Are there new ER skimmers with Quick Disconnects for the collection cup? Is there a kit available to retrofit older ER skimmers with this mod?

[Beenalongtime79]

Originally posted by Codeman00
Are there new ER skimmers with Quick Disconnects for the collection cup? Is there a kit available to retrofit older ER skimmers with this mod?

The only way I see them doing that is if you actually sent the skimmer back in and let them chop it up and put the new union on, but that just seems like a hassle and they'd probably charge big bucks for it.

Of course, I don't really know. Hehe

Peace,
John H.

[UNIFEX]

yeah i really like having the quick disconnect, SO much better!!
the bubble size finally went down and now the foam is almost making it to the top ,so ,not much longer now
i suspect that whatever they do differently in the cs series from the es series probably leaves more residue from manufacturing,
because its been over a week now and no skimmate. my
es5-2 was skimming in 24 hrs, not that i want to go back to it.

[Codeman00]

Can you post a picture of this new quick disconnect?

[Casino]

In regard to the gate valve mod, Does it matter if I didnt do it with a tee, just 2 elbows? Does it matter if the out take is under water or not?

[Antman]

Hello all~
I just got my es5-2 running in my sump today !

Is it normal for the return to be fizzing with bubbles ??

[LCGoldman]

Originally posted by CASINO
In regard to the gate valve mod, Does it matter if I didnt do it with a tee, just 2 elbows? Does it matter if the out take is under water or not?

In my set up the skimmer is very finicky regarding the water level in the sump. If the out take it not under the water the collection cup immediately over flows; But, if the out take is submerged too deep under the water line, that too will cause the collection cup to immediately over flow. I have to keep a careful eye on the water level (I don't have an auto topoff), to make sure the out take is submerged about one inch under the water line.

Also, in regards to the Tee or a 90 degree in it's stead, I had to cap my tee to prevent it from overflowing the collection cup too... And, a friend of mine is using his with two 90-degree elbows and it's running just fine.

Hope that helps.

[gotdesl]

I am having some issues with my RS6-1. I have had the thing running for two months now and have no skimmate. It is in a pretty well stocked 75 with over 100 lbs of live rock. It just won't produce. I have the thing set with the riser up to where the water line is about 3/4 inside the skimmer cup. I should be wet skimming with this setting, but I don't get anything. SG is not the issue. I have an ES5-3 that skims like crazy and I love it, but this 6-1 is getting ridiculous. I am thinking that I could have saved almost 4 bills and tossed another big rock in their and gotten the same result. Anybody have any suggestions?

[Antman]

OK 24 hours & still no skimmate. The return pipe has tuns of air bubbles comming out back into the sump almost like its fizzing >
NORMAL ??

[bigdee65]

Just wanted to see how many people are running a CS 8-1 on their systems. I am thinking of picking one up from my new 75g reef (about 110g total).

I don't see to many people using this skimmer so I was hoping to get some feedback on it. Thanks in advance.

[georgiajams]

I have had the thing running for two months now and have no skimmate

That is whack. Two mos no skimmate? Is the ES5-3 on the same system right now? Are the bubbles on the 6-1 similar in size as the 5-3? Anything else about the bubbles between the two that seem different?

Unless I thought the problem was something else, I'd probably raise the bubble line up farther until I started getting something.

BTW, I grew up in Huntsville. I'm in Atlanta now Check out www.saltwateru.com (an upcoming conference sponsored by the Atlanta Reef Club) if you haven't already.

[reptoreef]

Have you guysthat are having problems checked to see if the needlewheel impellers are spinning correctly??? IMO, the skimmerbody is aneasy design, but the needlewheel pumps are truly the heart of it all.

[Casino]

Thank you for the help. I guess I dont have to do anything else to it.

[phishlet]

Hi everyone! I might be a member of the club soon. Was considering an ASM but am now interested in the new Euroreef RS series. I can get a RS 8-2 for $425. But I can't seem to find much info on the RS series.

Specifically I need to know what the dimensions of the RS 8-2 are and what the foot print dimensions are.

Thanks in advance.

[Antman]

http://www.euro-reef.com/products-sk...techspec.shtml

[phishlet]

Thanks! What is the real difference between the CS and RS series?

[fragn'stein]

The RS replaced the ES line. It's the economy version of the CS

[Beenalongtime79]

RS... All cast acrylic and welded w/ solvent. No custom configs.

CS (Custom Series)... PVC welded to cast acrylic w/ PVC welder. One difference is the use of the PVC and the extra PVC weld. Plus the fact that you can get the CS in recirculating and other custom configurations.

Peace,
John H.

[phishlet]

Thanks. Any reason I wouldn't want to go for an RS 8-2 for a 125 gallon tank? I was going to go for an ASM until I found the RS 8-2 for $425. That's only about $50 more than an ASM G4.

[Beenalongtime79]

Originally posted by phishlet
Thanks. Any reason I wouldn't want to go for an RS 8-2 for a 125 gallon tank? I was going to go for an ASM until I found the RS 8-2 for $425. That's only about $50 more than an ASM G4.

Well... you could get this guy for about 20 bucks more...

http://www.geosreef.com/index_front_skimmers828.htm

It uses 1/4" acrylic for the main body vs. 1/8" acrylic that ER uses. It's just a matter of preference I think. I don't remember if the new ER RS series uses the new twist locks on the RS series or whether they still use the Unions. If they still use the unions on the RS series, I'd just get the Geo, but if they use the new twist locks, I'd go w/ the ER. I've found that the larger unions (those used on 4" tubing) are a pain in the *** to use because of their size.

Peace,
John H.

[DanielMar]

Hi all,
I'm getting ready for my first Euro Reef Skimmer CS12-2-RC with drain mod. Excited, yes I am. Any suggestions from the experienced gods of Euro reef skimmer users?

Thanks Ahead.........
Daniel

[Codeman00]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=576552