RS-180 Skimmer Pump replacement options, I need your advice.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

As some of you know, we did not start up this store from scratch, but are always improving it.

I have noticed some of my pumps for my Euro-reef RS-180's are showing small signs of rust, and the odd seized impellers on the GX-4100 pumps.

Here is my dilemma, replace the Impellers, or get replacement pumps.

What I have researched so far is the Sedra 5000 or Gen X-4100 would work.

I also found a source for the impellers (www.reefdynamics.com)

Both cost the same, so I was thinking the replacement pumps would be a more economical choice.


Anyone else have experience on other pumps that work with the RS-180?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Ken – BWA

[globaldesigns]

Hey,

I have the same unit... Don't use the Sedra 5000 pump as it isn't powerful enough, as I had tried.

But I found the needlewheel impeller from it, is almost exactly the same, so I put that into the original GX-4100 pump and it works flawlessly.

Now if you need impellers, Dennis @ Gold's in Calgary has 2... He will probably give you a good deal, as I won't take them anymore, as I now don't have that skimmer in use.

Hope this helps.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

Hey,

I have the same unit... Don't use the Sedra 5000 pump as it isn't powerful enough, as I had tried.

But I found the needlewheel impeller from it, is almost exactly the same, so I put that into the original GX-4100 pump and it works flawlessly.

Now if you need impellers, Dennis @ Gold's in Calgary has 2... He will probably give you a good deal, as I won't take them anymore, as I now don't have that skimmer in use.

Hope this helps.

I was told that the 3500/5000 inpellers were similar. Thanks.

Ken

[ABreefkpr]

Hi Ken,
If you do order impellers for you skimmers, could you order a SP2 for me too. Here is the link. http://www.reefdynamics.com/SP2-Comp...p-cpia-sp2.htm

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Originally Posted by ABreefkpr

Hi Ken,
If you do order impellers for you skimmers, could you order a SP2 for me too. Here is the link. http://www.reefdynamics.com/SP2-Comp...p-cpia-sp2.htm

I'll see what I can do.

Ken

[rjengen]

Might want to look at a Bubble blaster 3000 Ken. I tried a Sicce on my Vertex IN-180 and didn't like it, and then bought a BB-3000 and I'm really happy with it. Much better then the stock pump...I know they are different skimmers, but fairly same in design.

[j83]

rjengen, my pump just failed on my Vertex 180. I've been reading that the bb3000 works well with it, however, I have the first generation of these skimmers, any chance you know if it will work? What gen is yours on?

Thanks,

Jay

[Seamazter]

Not economical but if you have one on your shelf, the Eheim 1262 is a by far better pump for that skimmer.
I used the sedra and then the sedra with mesh mod.
I think got a Eheim and its better then it ever was with the sedra, mind u the eheim is over 100$ and new impellers are 80 plus shipping
(btw mine took 3 weeks us post)
I have a old needle wheel with the mesh mod if u want for the sedra for ummmm..... oh lets say shipping costs.

[saltwater-virgin]

Hi Ken, I have the same skimmer/pump with the same issue. Did you find a solution?

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Yeah, I decided on the Sedra 5000. If you need a impeller only, the needle wheel one works fine.

I also found the EcoPlus 1056 works well too.

Ken