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Reefmack · 04-18-2009, 06:11 PM

First of all - Todd - glad to see you as a Reef Sanctuary sponsor now!

FedEx delivered my RSM Euro-Reef today. I'm going to do my best to get it installed tomorrow. Too many hours on yard work today, and I'd rather start on it fresh tomorrow.

I did take some pictures and measurements though. I thought it would be helpful to do this (and a lot easier) before it goes in the tank.

The unit was packed extremely well - lots of bubblewrap around each component (I hate that styrofoam packing that flies all over & sticks to everything!).

Each main piece and 2 pumps are wrapped separately, and it's a no brainer to put together.

My measurements:

8.25" wide at the widest (pump to pump)
18.25" high with the cup on
0.5" extra clearance needed to remove the cup
Bracket width - 6.25" (end of one screw to the end of the other screw)

Here's a picture of the parts (one pump inserted):

And completely assembled, with the cup & cup lid off:

And the final unit:

Very well made, with heavy walled acrylic on the skimmer & cup. Nothing shabby about the quality with this unit!

Now I can't wait to get it in the back tomorrow! Before I "sink it" I plan to mark some graduations on the skimmer body with a permanent magic marker - that will allow me to help with any adjustments in the bracket till I get it tuned in for the type of skimmate I want.

Thanks Todd for working with Euro-Reef to design this monster for the RSM!

04-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Got my RSM Euro-Reef today! First of all - Todd - glad to see you as a Reef Sanctuary sponsor now! FedEx delivered my RSM Euro-Reef today. I'm going to do my best to get it installed tomorrow. Too many hours on yard work today, and I'd rather start on it fresh tomorrow. I did take some pictures and measurements though. I thought it would be helpful to do this (and a lot easier) before it goes in the tank. The unit was packed extremely well - lots of bubblewrap around each component (I hate that styrofoam packing that flies all over & sticks to everything!). Each main piece and 2 pumps are wrapped separately, and it's a no brainer to put together. My measurements: 8.25" wide at the widest (pump to pump) 18.25" high with the cup on 0.5" extra clearance needed to remove the cup Bracket width - 6.25" (end of one screw to the end of the other screw) Here's a picture of the parts (one pump inserted): And completely assembled, with the cup & cup lid off: And the final unit: Very well made, with heavy walled acrylic on the skimmer & cup. Nothing shabby about the quality with this unit! Now I can't wait to get it in the back tomorrow! Before I "sink it" I plan to mark some graduations on the skimmer body with a permanent magic marker - that will allow me to help with any adjustments in the bracket till I get it tuned in for the type of skimmate I want. Thanks Todd for working with Euro-Reef to design this monster for the RSM! __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]