precision marine redline skimmers

j tavares · 05/24/2008, 06:21 AM

Anyone witness these new skimmers in action redline by precision marine and if so how do they compare as far as performance and built to the other needlewheels on the market see them at premium aquatic onlone site.

sditch · 05/25/2008, 11:44 AM

I have not seen them in action but seen them at my LFS. They look nice and remind me of the euro-reef. I was looking at the 200 and I like the way you can take the pump of the skimmer and how the neck connects to the colletion cup. Its all rubber gaskets

j tavares · 05/25/2008, 12:29 PM

Yes That is what I like from what I can appreciate from the pics I hope the pump performs as well as It should!

Aimforever · 06/17/2008, 05:58 PM

Any updates? This skimmer has been out for awhile. Someone must have tried it by now!

Michael Sigman · 06/24/2008, 11:23 AM

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luke33 · 06/24/2008, 12:46 PM

They look fairly nice. They are a good body and design. Only downfall is the pump. Which looks to be the OTP or similar KO.

snommisbor · 06/25/2008, 09:47 AM

I have the Redline 100 upgraded from my sea clone 150 and it pulls the crud out. Thick stinky nasty stuff. My sea clone it was never that stinky. I was having some Nitrate problems even after weekly water changes of it not falling now after about a month of having it my nitrates are down and I usually empty twice a week. real happy with it and recommended. Instructions arent that great on how to set it. I have mine set to where the foam is just coming halfway up the tube seems to pull the thickest stuff out not so wet. Just turn off before you do any water changes or things that will change level in your sump because it will fill up and could dump back into system.

mojo~ · 06/25/2008, 10:12 AM

any pics of it running

stevedola · 06/25/2008, 12:03 PM

saw the 150 at my LFS sea creatures RI and it looked really nice. everything pulls apart even the neck. the redline pump has 2 blades on the impeller to really chop those bubbles. Gotta say it looks like a nice skimmer and has me thinking of trying it.

snommisbor · 06/25/2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by mojo46825
any pics of it running

Here you go. Just did a water change yesterday and then had a little change in my sump level and some water overflowed in the collection cup so much lighter then usual. This less then 24 hours of skimming since emptied. Be glad when my RKE comes in then I wont have to unplug all the time.

Michael Sigman · 06/26/2008, 08:28 AM

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Michael Sigman · 06/26/2008, 03:11 PM

Can someone please tell me what I did wrong as there's no way I'm reading the entire terms and conditions.

Shawn D · 06/26/2008, 03:14 PM

what pump do these skimmers use?

stevedola · 06/26/2008, 03:40 PM

a redline made by pm (i believe)

Shawn D · 06/26/2008, 03:59 PM

Are they needlewheel or traditional venturi?

stevedola · 06/26/2008, 04:34 PM

needlewheel.

Shawn D · 06/26/2008, 05:17 PM

cool these look like a nice, well built product from PM

sditch · 06/26/2008, 08:15 PM

Hey Mike,

Enjoyed meeting you at our LFS 20th year anniversary here in Houston, I think it may be a issue if your not a sponsor or something like that. You have some really good knowlege and great products and I think alot of people would enjoy you joining in on the RC community.

Michael Sigman · 06/28/2008, 10:20 AM

Hi Sean. Likewise, it was a pleasure meeting you last weekend. My wife, son and production manager, Jeff Krause too had a great time. We need to do that more often!

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luke33 · 06/28/2008, 11:56 AM

Michael, why did you guys settle for the ko of an otp pump? They are very prone to probs. The design and body's are nice, its just that pump.

stevedola · 06/29/2008, 02:01 PM

well heres a 200 model currently stationed in my sump. Took some fancy maneuvering but I have it insump working. Only been alittle over an hour running. Going to have to fiddle with the open/closed but Im pumped to get this big boy going. This is my friends skimmer for a tank hes setting up in a few months...hes using me as the lab rat to see how it performs. If it kicks arse I might just have to buy him a new one and keep this one

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stevedola · 06/30/2008, 09:56 AM

snommisbor
how long before your redline skimmer started producing skimmate?

stevedola · 07/01/2008, 09:10 AM

this goes out to anyone using any model of the pm redline skimmer-------------

how long did it take to break in your skimmer and start producing skimmate?

snommisbor · 07/01/2008, 10:37 AM

Stevedola,

Good skimmate probably a week. Intially I had it set a little wet where the foam was at the top but now.

I set mine to where the bubbles were coming halfway up the tube in the collection cup. Seem to be the best setting for getting the thickest foam. Emptied again last night about gagged smelling it, this thing pulls out the poo in all its stinky glory : )

stevedola · 07/01/2008, 11:24 AM

ty for the info

05/24/2008, 06:21 AM	#1
j tavares Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,157	precision marine redline skimmers Anyone witness these new skimmers in action redline by precision marine and if so how do they compare as far as performance and built to the other needlewheels on the market see them at premium aquatic onlone site.

06/24/2008, 11:23 AM	#5
Michael Sigman Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Braunfels, Tx Posts: 4	Your post is in violation of the terms and conditions of use of this web site and has been edited. Further violations will result in revocation of your posting privileges. Last edited by BlueCorn; 06/26/2008 at 09:39 AM.

06/25/2008, 09:47 AM	#7
snommisbor Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 276	I have the Redline 100 upgraded from my sea clone 150 and it pulls the crud out. Thick stinky nasty stuff. My sea clone it was never that stinky. I was having some Nitrate problems even after weekly water changes of it not falling now after about a month of having it my nitrates are down and I usually empty twice a week. real happy with it and recommended. Instructions arent that great on how to set it. I have mine set to where the foam is just coming halfway up the tube seems to pull the thickest stuff out not so wet. Just turn off before you do any water changes or things that will change level in your sump because it will fill up and could dump back into system. __________________ This is where you are supposed to type something witty. Current Tank Info: IM10

06/25/2008, 10:12 AM	#8
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	any pics of it running __________________ Mojo~

06/25/2008, 12:03 PM	#9
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	saw the 150 at my LFS sea creatures RI and it looked really nice. everything pulls apart even the neck. the redline pump has 2 blades on the impeller to really chop those bubbles. Gotta say it looks like a nice skimmer and has me thinking of trying it. __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...

05/25/2008, 11:44 AM	#2
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	I have not seen them in action but seen them at my LFS. They look nice and remind me of the euro-reef. I was looking at the 200 and I like the way you can take the pump of the skimmer and how the neck connects to the colletion cup. Its all rubber gaskets

05/25/2008, 12:29 PM	#3
j tavares Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,157	Yes That is what I like from what I can appreciate from the pics I hope the pump performs as well as It should!

06/17/2008, 05:58 PM	#4
Aimforever Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 281	Any updates? This skimmer has been out for awhile. Someone must have tried it by now!

06/24/2008, 12:46 PM	#6
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	They look fairly nice. They are a good body and design. Only downfall is the pump. Which looks to be the OTP or similar KO.

06/26/2008, 08:28 AM	#11
Michael Sigman Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Braunfels, Tx Posts: 4	Your post is in violation of the terms and conditions of use of this web site and has been edited. Further violations will result in revocation of your posting privileges. Last edited by BlueCorn; 06/26/2008 at 09:38 AM.

06/26/2008, 03:11 PM	#12
Michael Sigman Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Braunfels, Tx Posts: 4	Can someone please tell me what I did wrong as there's no way I'm reading the entire terms and conditions.

06/26/2008, 03:14 PM	#13
Shawn D Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 725	what pump do these skimmers use?

06/26/2008, 03:40 PM	#14
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	a redline made by pm (i believe) __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...

06/26/2008, 03:59 PM	#15
Shawn D Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 725	Are they needlewheel or traditional venturi?

06/26/2008, 04:34 PM	#16
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	needlewheel. __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...

06/26/2008, 05:17 PM	#17
Shawn D Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 725	cool these look like a nice, well built product from PM

06/26/2008, 08:15 PM	#18
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	Hey Mike, Enjoyed meeting you at our LFS 20th year anniversary here in Houston, I think it may be a issue if your not a sponsor or something like that. You have some really good knowlege and great products and I think alot of people would enjoy you joining in on the RC community.

06/28/2008, 10:20 AM	#19
Michael Sigman Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Braunfels, Tx Posts: 4	Hi Sean. Likewise, it was a pleasure meeting you last weekend. My wife, son and production manager, Jeff Krause too had a great time. We need to do that more often! Your post is in violation of the terms and conditions of use of this web site and has been edited. Further violations will result in revocation of your posting privileges. Last edited by BlueCorn; 06/28/2008 at 12:23 PM.

06/28/2008, 11:56 AM	#20
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Michael, why did you guys settle for the ko of an otp pump? They are very prone to probs. The design and body's are nice, its just that pump.

06/29/2008, 02:01 PM	#21
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	well heres a 200 model currently stationed in my sump. Took some fancy maneuvering but I have it insump working. Only been alittle over an hour running. Going to have to fiddle with the open/closed but Im pumped to get this big boy going. This is my friends skimmer for a tank hes setting up in a few months...hes using me as the lab rat to see how it performs. If it kicks arse I might just have to buy him a new one and keep this one. __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...

06/30/2008, 09:56 AM	#22
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	snommisbor how long before your redline skimmer started producing skimmate? __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...

07/01/2008, 09:10 AM	#23
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	this goes out to anyone using any model of the pm redline skimmer------------- how long did it take to break in your skimmer and start producing skimmate? __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...

07/01/2008, 10:37 AM	#24
snommisbor Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 276	Stevedola, Good skimmate probably a week. Intially I had it set a little wet where the foam was at the top but now. I set mine to where the bubbles were coming halfway up the tube in the collection cup. Seem to be the best setting for getting the thickest foam. Emptied again last night about gagged smelling it, this thing pulls out the poo in all its stinky glory : ) __________________ This is where you are supposed to type something witty. Current Tank Info: IM10

07/01/2008, 11:24 AM	#25
stevedola Master of my domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,466	ty for the info __________________ Cool Club Current Tank Info: coming soon...