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mharmon
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 01:28 AM
I have a a Euro-Reef ES 5-3 skimmer driven by a Dolphin DP-650 pump with a needle-wheel impeller. I came home today after working late and the pump on my skimmer seemed to be doing nothing. I disassembled everything and cleaned it and got very little response once plugged in. So I disassembled it again and it's soaking in a vinegar bath. I'll try it again later today. In case it doesn't work, what are my alternatives? Is there an alternative pump to drive this or a source where I can get another DP-650? Any tips on getting the pump up and running?

Any ideas or comments are welcome.

Thanks,

Mark
matt
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 04:03 PM
When you say "disassembled" does that include taking the impeller off the ceramic shaft and cleaning both? If not, it's likely that the impeller is stuck; it happens alot. If the impeller is free and the shaft and bushings are in place, chances are you're looking at another pump. Try premium aquatics or champion lighting.
mharmon
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 04:49 PM
Yes, it has been completely disassembled to include taking the impeller off the shaft.

I'm having some troubling finding those stores. Can you tell me what part of town they may be located or where I might find the phone number?

Thanks,

Mark
JimD
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 05:01 PM
Those are online resources... www.premiumaquatics.com (http://www.premiumaquatics.com) www.championlighting.com (http://www.championlighting.com)
mharmon
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 06:56 PM
Anyone know of any Euro-Reef dealers within 200 miles? I don't know if my tank could last a week without skimming...
stoneroller
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 06:58 PM
AquaTek in Austin I believe.
mharmon
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 07:24 PM
Thanks!!
crossxfire2
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 09:06 PM
Aquatek only has rs 80's though, right?
mharmon
Fri, 21st Mar 2008, 10:39 PM
They list the following on their web site:

EUROREEF

CS6-1 SKIMMER
CS6-2+ SKIMMER
CVS8-2 SKIMMER
RS5-3 SKIMMER

I'm hoping they have some spare pumps... I think the RS 5-3 uses the same pump as the ES 5-3.
matt
Sat, 22nd Mar 2008, 06:25 PM
Premium is pretty fast; you'd be surprised how soon you get your order. Champion, not so fast.
mharmon
Sat, 22nd Mar 2008, 06:58 PM
Premium may be pretty fast, but not as fast as driving to Austin and getting the pump from Aquatek. Got a replacement pump for just under $100 and I'm up and running. Now if I can just get a replacement impeller for the old pump, then I'd have a back up. Guess I'll just have to keep an eye out and keep checking eBay.

Thanks everyone!