Euroreef BLEMs

PiNaPLeX · 03/13/2006, 06:45 PM

Hi all,

I was looking into getting a Euroreef BLEM skimmer. Does anyone out there run one? How does it run? Any problems with it? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Petro · 03/13/2006, 07:30 PM

I have a blem CS6-1.

I dont understand why anyone buys new ones....the blems are such a bargain.

I think Euroreef guarantees that they are 100% functionnal too

The only place mine was blemmished was at the base of the skimmer. The platic bottom was badly glued to the acrylic tube. It doesnt leak or anything the seam just isnt perfect....

I'd buy another blem in a heartbeat...

Paulairduck · 03/13/2006, 08:21 PM

I have to agree that the blems are worth every penny, i just purchased two es-6's and they are working flawlessly. The blems are what a brand new one should cost and all of us @ reefcentral would be a lot happier and have more MONEY!!!

johnvu713 · 03/14/2006, 09:39 PM

Blem are still overpriced IMHO but whatever floats your boat i suppose

cwegescheide · 03/14/2006, 09:47 PM

Where do you get the blems?? I wish I would have thought about it. Who really cares if a skimmer has a bad glue job? Just as long as it doesnt leak... And of course its 100% functional

THEPHISHGUY · 03/14/2006, 09:48 PM

Where can u buy blems from?

PiNaPLeX · 03/14/2006, 10:07 PM

http://commerce2.i2net.com/able5stor...directory.aspx

goto this site, and goto the "BLEMS" section

I'm gonna pickup a es5-3 (listed as a ES5-24, it's the same model), can't beat the price of $145

steve_karen · 03/14/2006, 10:50 PM

I just got a ES5-3 for $138.00 shipped!! It was originally 145 but there was an extra discount on it by mistake and they honored it. Got mine from www.h20tropicals.

steve_karen · 03/14/2006, 10:52 PM

That's www.h20tropicals.com.

steve_karen · 03/14/2006, 10:53 PM

I guess i'm getting tired, it's www.h2otropicals.com

ScottyDon't · 03/14/2006, 10:55 PM

My RS5-24 came as a CS body and collection cup, but with an RS bottom plate, an ES lid, and a gen-x 2400 pump... $162 plus shipping.

PiNaPLeX · 03/14/2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ScottyDon't
My RS5-24 came as a CS body and collection cup, but with an RS bottom plate, an ES lid, and a gen-x 2400 pump... $162 plus shipping.

scotty,

did everything fit together correctly? have you set it up yet? how's it working for you?

djrecklessk · 03/15/2006, 12:14 AM

Hey Scotty, where did you get that deal at? FOr $162 + shipping. That's a great deal.

UCanDoIt · 03/15/2006, 12:43 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7750554134

Looks like EuroReef is clearing their BLEMs out on eBay as well.

djrecklessk · 03/16/2006, 04:31 PM

I just received my ES5-3 today, but i noticed that there wasn't any threading on top of the neck of the skimmer, but there is threading on the bottom of the collection cup. Is there normal? And also how far in should i have the inlet pipe in? This is the piece that is on top of the skimmer. Hopefully someone can understand what i'm saying.

newnano · 03/16/2006, 04:41 PM

i know exactly what you are saying. i just got mine and wondered the same thing. a buddy has the one that is threaded. its actually a quick disconnect. make sure you put the little red o ring on and it will fit together tightly.

djrecklessk · 03/16/2006, 04:49 PM

Hey Newnano, did you check the inlet pipe piece? I shaved the black rubber piece so the pipe will be able to be inserted further into the skimmer of the body. I have it about half way. Do you think that is correct? Originally I was not able to insert the pipe at all. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks

newnano · 03/16/2006, 05:04 PM

i know what you are talking about. mine is tough to get in there as well. i doubt that it could hurt. but you can always pull it back and use some teflon tape to tighten it up if you find that its not working well

ScottyDon't · 03/16/2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PiNaPLeX
scotty,

did everything fit together correctly? have you set it up yet? how's it working for you?

I got it from H2otropicals also. Everything fits fine... the parts themselves are all pretty much exactly the same between lines... RS,ES,CS... just different quality acrylic and joints. The gen-x pumps IME are rather noisy but it is currently skimming very well.

djrecklessk · 03/16/2006, 05:53 PM

newnano, try it out and let me know if it works. I won't be able to setup my skimmer til monday. I just got it in today from h20 and hope that it works (Cross my fingers).

03/13/2006, 06:45 PM	#1
PiNaPLeX Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 439	Euroreef BLEMs Hi all, I was looking into getting a Euroreef BLEM skimmer. Does anyone out there run one? How does it run? Any problems with it? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ PiNaPLe X - If fate really exsists, then it HATES my guts! Current Tank Info: 29g glass tank, Penguin 330 filter, AquaC Remora Skimmer, 2x65w PowerCompacts (10k & actinic), 90g RR AGA tank /w Megaflow(in progress), 40g Sump/Fuge, 2 x Seio 1500, Dolphin 800, 2x250W MH (XM 10k), 2x54W T5 (Actinic Plus + True Actinic)

03/13/2006, 07:30 PM	#2
Petro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 307	I have a blem CS6-1. I dont understand why anyone buys new ones....the blems are such a bargain. I think Euroreef guarantees that they are 100% functionnal too The only place mine was blemmished was at the base of the skimmer. The platic bottom was badly glued to the acrylic tube. It doesnt leak or anything the seam just isnt perfect.... I'd buy another blem in a heartbeat... __________________ Petro Current Tank Info: 120 gal reef, 100 lbs of LR, 75 gal sump w/ TONS of cheato, ER CS6-2+

03/13/2006, 08:21 PM	#3
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	BLEMS ARE WORTH IT!!! I have to agree that the blems are worth every penny, i just purchased two es-6's and they are working flawlessly. The blems are what a brand new one should cost and all of us @ reefcentral would be a lot happier and have more MONEY!!!

03/14/2006, 10:07 PM	#7
PiNaPLeX Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 439	http://commerce2.i2net.com/able5stor...directory.aspx goto this site, and goto the "BLEMS" section I'm gonna pickup a es5-3 (listed as a ES5-24, it's the same model), can't beat the price of $145 __________________ PiNaPLe X - If fate really exsists, then it HATES my guts! Current Tank Info: 29g glass tank, Penguin 330 filter, AquaC Remora Skimmer, 2x65w PowerCompacts (10k & actinic), 90g RR AGA tank /w Megaflow(in progress), 40g Sump/Fuge, 2 x Seio 1500, Dolphin 800, 2x250W MH (XM 10k), 2x54W T5 (Actinic Plus + True Actinic)

03/14/2006, 10:55 PM	#11
ScottyDon't Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 128	My RS5-24 came as a CS body and collection cup, but with an RS bottom plate, an ES lid, and a gen-x 2400 pump... $162 plus shipping. __________________ 90G, 25G sump/fuge 2 x Seio 820's, ER RS5-3 Tek T5 Fixture Pair of Ocellaris Clowns Softies and LPS, Crocea Clam

03/14/2006, 09:39 PM	#4
johnvu713 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: houston Posts: 732	Blem are still overpriced IMHO but whatever floats your boat i suppose

03/14/2006, 09:47 PM	#5
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,231	Where do you get the blems?? I wish I would have thought about it. Who really cares if a skimmer has a bad glue job? Just as long as it doesnt leak... And of course its 100% functional

03/14/2006, 09:48 PM	#6
THEPHISHGUY Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 386	Where can u buy blems from?

03/14/2006, 10:50 PM	#8
steve_karen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 188	I just got a ES5-3 for $138.00 shipped!! It was originally 145 but there was an extra discount on it by mistake and they honored it. Got mine from www.h20tropicals.

03/14/2006, 10:52 PM	#9
steve_karen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 188	That's www.h20tropicals.com.

03/14/2006, 10:53 PM	#10
steve_karen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 188	I guess i'm getting tired, it's www.h2otropicals.com

03/15/2006, 12:14 AM	#13
djrecklessk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	Hey Scotty, where did you get that deal at? FOr $162 + shipping. That's a great deal.

03/15/2006, 12:43 AM	#14
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	EuroReef BLEMs http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7750554134 Looks like EuroReef is clearing their BLEMs out on eBay as well.

03/16/2006, 04:31 PM	#15
djrecklessk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	I just received my ES5-3 today, but i noticed that there wasn't any threading on top of the neck of the skimmer, but there is threading on the bottom of the collection cup. Is there normal? And also how far in should i have the inlet pipe in? This is the piece that is on top of the skimmer. Hopefully someone can understand what i'm saying.

03/16/2006, 04:41 PM	#16
newnano Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NWI Posts: 720	i know exactly what you are saying. i just got mine and wondered the same thing. a buddy has the one that is threaded. its actually a quick disconnect. make sure you put the little red o ring on and it will fit together tightly.

03/16/2006, 04:49 PM	#17
djrecklessk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	Hey Newnano, did you check the inlet pipe piece? I shaved the black rubber piece so the pipe will be able to be inserted further into the skimmer of the body. I have it about half way. Do you think that is correct? Originally I was not able to insert the pipe at all. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks

03/16/2006, 05:04 PM	#18
newnano Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NWI Posts: 720	i know what you are talking about. mine is tough to get in there as well. i doubt that it could hurt. but you can always pull it back and use some teflon tape to tighten it up if you find that its not working well

03/16/2006, 05:53 PM	#20
djrecklessk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	newnano, try it out and let me know if it works. I won't be able to setup my skimmer til monday. I just got it in today from h20 and hope that it works (Cross my fingers).