Pump question

[Anonymous]

My skimmer pump stopped working. It caused the breaker to flip off, and cleaning it didn't fix it. It is a Rio 1700. Any recommendations for a replacement? How would upgrading the gph affect my skimmer?

 

[ChrisRD]

What skimmer?

 

[Anonymous]

Its made by CPR. Here's a lousy pic.

 

[Anonymous]

Lose the Rio, they are known for this. Get a Sedra or an Aquabee with a similar rating.

 

[Anonymous]

Try Ocean runner 2700.

Marine Depot has the Eheim needle wheel pumps, but they are pricey.

 

[Anonymous]

Plus to the Eheim is that is adjustable, 211 to 713 gph.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Anemonebuff. I researched your recommendations and the eheims are more than I'm willing to spend at the moment. I see an ocean runner 2500 with a similar flow rate to the rio for $57, so I think I'll go with that.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Anemonebuff. I researched your recommendations and the eheims are more than I'm willing to spend at the moment. I see an ocean runner 2500 with a similar flow rate to the rio for $57, so I think I'll go with that.

Good call.

And I'd toss that Rio, after cutting off the cord.