Berlin Turbo Skimmer

Lock · 01-27-2002, 09:31 AM

I recently aquired a berlin hangon turbo protien skimmer. Can someone who has this reactor tell me what they think of it? Does it work better with a different type of pump than the one it comes with etc....?
Thanks
Lock

organicreefer · 01-27-2002, 11:44 AM

what kind of pump did it come with?generally a stronger pump will give better performance.

RobG · 01-28-2002, 10:24 AM

I don't think you can replace the pump. The "turbo" models have the air-injector pump that you need to get any bubbles into the skimmer at all. I've never seen another pump like them.

I guess it would be possible to modify the skimmer and use an airstone w/ airpump in addition to an upgraded pump, but I personally wouldn't try it.

**scubadude** · 01-29-2002, 02:09 AM

actually i think you can replace them Rob....now RedSea may not recommend it....but you can modify it and get away with it....atleast with a Berlin Classic which is what I had on my 90g....I believe it came with a Rio2100 (dont quote me though...I do know it was a rio) and I replaced it with a Mag7 and it did skim MUCH better....actually I have had a Mag12 on it before....and it RAWKED then....just make sure you dont cap your overflow....it must be WELL vented!

RobG · 01-29-2002, 09:13 AM

If you did replace the pump to a Mag7, lets say, where would you hook the airline to that currently hooks to the front of the Turbo pump?

organicreefer · 01-29-2002, 03:12 PM

oops my bad i didnt even notice the "turbo" part

isnt a turbo , same skimmer-just a different pump?
in any case if you want the thing to work decent,and are handy at all,i might consider stickin a kent venturi on it, and getting a mag 9.5 or 12.the performance will be much better.

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Lock Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 11	Berlin Turbo Skimmer I recently aquired a berlin hangon turbo protien skimmer. Can someone who has this reactor tell me what they think of it? Does it work better with a different type of pump than the one it comes with etc....? Thanks Lock

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01-27-2002, 11:44 AM	#2
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	what kind of pump did it come with?generally a stronger pump will give better performance.

01-28-2002, 10:24 AM	#3
RobG Council Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 288	I don't think you can replace the pump. The "turbo" models have the air-injector pump that you need to get any bubbles into the skimmer at all. I've never seen another pump like them. I guess it would be possible to modify the skimmer and use an airstone w/ airpump in addition to an upgraded pump, but I personally wouldn't try it.

01-29-2002, 02:09 AM	#4
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	actually i think you can replace them Rob....now RedSea may not recommend it....but you can modify it and get away with it....atleast with a Berlin Classic which is what I had on my 90g....I believe it came with a Rio2100 (dont quote me though...I do know it was a rio) and I replaced it with a Mag7 and it did skim MUCH better....actually I have had a Mag12 on it before....and it RAWKED then....just make sure you dont cap your overflow....it must be WELL vented!

01-29-2002, 09:13 AM	#5
RobG Council Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 288	If you did replace the pump to a Mag7, lets say, where would you hook the airline to that currently hooks to the front of the Turbo pump?

01-29-2002, 03:12 PM	#6
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	oops my bad i didnt even notice the "turbo" part isnt a turbo , same skimmer-just a different pump? in any case if you want the thing to work decent,and are handy at all,i might consider stickin a kent venturi on it, and getting a mag 9.5 or 12.the performance will be much better.

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