Reeflo Orca 250 Skimmer...anyone use it??

FF Rainwater · 02/24/2012, 12:21 PM

just bought one from another member and am waiting on it to get here...looks like a nice skimmer but wanted to see if anyone is using it and what if any thing you've found i should be aware of...it's going on my 400g mixed reef that will have a pretty good bioload in the long run but keeping it small for now

tkeracer619 · 02/24/2012, 12:27 PM

Good skimmer. Might not produce a whole lot on a light bioload.

FF Rainwater · 02/24/2012, 12:33 PM

eventually i will have a mix of tangs amongst other things so i wanted to make sure i had something that could handle them

newtank · 05/01/2012, 08:49 PM

has anyone had experience with a terrible squealing noise from the pump? I bought used and ran for two days, no issue, then holly crap what a noise. not sure if you are suposed to lubricate anything? the guy said it had new seal already?

sure hope to turn it back on soon!

tkeracer619 · 05/01/2012, 10:16 PM

No lube but if squealing it sounds like bad bearings in the motor.

That is not good. Contact reeflo, you might need to send it in for repair. Hopefully its just the seals going bad but I have never heard them squeal.

Which model pump does it have?

newtank · 05/02/2012, 09:38 AM

Its the gold, Baldor motor. Took the impeller assembly apart, shaft not spinning freely. Contacted Reeflo and mailing in the pump today. Sounds like it will still be covered under warranty? If so I am really excited, its an older pump, so as long as I get a quiet and efficient pump. Now if I can just figure out if its a 250 or a 200.

dahenley · 05/02/2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtank

Its the gold, Baldor motor. Took the impeller assembly apart, shaft not spinning freely. Contacted Reeflo and mailing in the pump today. Sounds like it will still be covered under warranty? If so I am really excited, its an older pump, so as long as I get a quiet and efficient pump. Now if I can just figure out if its a 250 or a 200.

if you post a picture. then we can help tell if its a 200 or 250.

Jeremy B. · 05/03/2012, 09:23 AM

Call Reeflo and order a set of bearings. If you're even semi-handy with basic tools you'll be able to replace the motor bearings yourself. I'd go ahead and order an extra set so you'll have them for the next time on hand if needed. That's the nice thing about these motors, they can keep being rebuilt over time instead of having to purchase a new one.

02/24/2012, 12:21 PM	#1
FF Rainwater Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 121	Reeflo Orca 250 Skimmer...anyone use it?? just bought one from another member and am waiting on it to get here...looks like a nice skimmer but wanted to see if anyone is using it and what if any thing you've found i should be aware of...it's going on my 400g mixed reef that will have a pretty good bioload in the long run but keeping it small for now

02/24/2012, 12:27 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Good skimmer. Might not produce a whole lot on a light bioload. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/01/2012, 08:49 PM	#4
newtank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Peru In Posts: 319	has anyone had experience with a terrible squealing noise from the pump? I bought used and ran for two days, no issue, then holly crap what a noise. not sure if you are suposed to lubricate anything? the guy said it had new seal already? sure hope to turn it back on soon! __________________ Just because you can... doesn't mean you should. Current Tank Info: Newest new tank- 300G DEEP

05/01/2012, 10:16 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	No lube but if squealing it sounds like bad bearings in the motor. That is not good. Contact reeflo, you might need to send it in for repair. Hopefully its just the seals going bad but I have never heard them squeal. Which model pump does it have? __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/02/2012, 09:38 AM	#6
newtank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Peru In Posts: 319	Its the gold, Baldor motor. Took the impeller assembly apart, shaft not spinning freely. Contacted Reeflo and mailing in the pump today. Sounds like it will still be covered under warranty? If so I am really excited, its an older pump, so as long as I get a quiet and efficient pump. Now if I can just figure out if its a 250 or a 200. __________________ Just because you can... doesn't mean you should. Current Tank Info: Newest new tank- 300G DEEP

02/24/2012, 12:33 PM	#3
FF Rainwater Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 121	eventually i will have a mix of tangs amongst other things so i wanted to make sure i had something that could handle them

05/03/2012, 09:23 AM	#8
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Call Reeflo and order a set of bearings. If you're even semi-handy with basic tools you'll be able to replace the motor bearings yourself. I'd go ahead and order an extra set so you'll have them for the next time on hand if needed. That's the nice thing about these motors, they can keep being rebuilt over time instead of having to purchase a new one.