May 05, 2016
chad schouten
wrote
which is a better skimmer? SRO 300int or regal 200int?
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16 Answers
May 06, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
They are completely different skimmers so you cannot compare. One is an AC pump and the other runs on a DC pump. The performance is good so it is a matter of price and preference.
May 06, 2016
chad schouten
wrote
Well I am just looking for performance wise. They are within $40 of each other. So cost isn't a issue. I am just asking which performs better. 1 has a 5"neck 1 has a 4.5" neck. One says upto 400gallon one says up to 300 gallon. Is this true?
Or a better question does the dc pump perform better than the bubble blaster pump?
Or a better question does the dc pump perform better than the bubble blaster pump?
May 06, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
They are both essentially the same body and can handle the same system load. The variable speed control of the DC pump allows for a greater range of control and handling. The new VarioS 4S also provides a bit more over all performance over the BB3000.
May 06, 2016
chad schouten
wrote
Can you explain the Varios 4S a little bit please?
May 09, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
The VarioS pump is the new DC pump from Reef Octopus. It has a new advanced controller that includes a float switch connection, two different feed modes, and a 0-10v port to connect to a 3rd party controller.
http://blog.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-varios-controller-101/
http://blog.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-varios-controller-101/
May 13, 2016
Paul Blazeby
wrote
How are the VarioS pumps different to the previous gen DCS RO pumps?
May 13, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
The main difference is the controller. It has a new advanced controller that includes a float switch connection, two different feed modes, and a 0-10v port to connect to a 3rd party controller.
http://blog.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-varios-controller-101/
http://blog.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-varios-controller-101/
May 13, 2016
Paul Blazeby
wrote
So if the skimmer comes with the white controller that means it has the VarioS pump? I ask because BRS say the skimmers they have come with the white controller but are unable to verify which pump is in the box.
May 13, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
No, there are two versions of the white pump. The RODC pump with a controller that is similar to the VarioS but does not have the 0-10v input and the VarioS that does come with the 0-10v input at the bottom of the controller.
May 13, 2016
Paul Blazeby
wrote
Ah, thanks for the clarification.
May 13, 2016
Paul Blazeby
wrote
One more question, can I use the Kassil Apex 0-10v cable with the VarioS controller? What cable do you recommend for Apex hookup?
May 13, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Cables are made differently so as long as they follow the Neptune standards it should be ok. We recommend the following cables as they follow the Apex standard of wiring a cable...
http://www.coralvue.com/y-cable-for-icecap-gyre-interface-module
http://www.coralvue.com/y-cable-for-icecap-gyre-interface-module
May 13, 2016
Paul Blazeby
wrote
Excellent, cheaper than the Kessil version ?
May 13, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
I don't know. The link I provided you has the price so you can make that assessment.
May 13, 2016
Paul Blazeby
wrote
Sorry, my ? was meant to be a !
I guess I need an adapter to use this cable as the Icecap cable description says it's a 2.5mm cable while the VarioS needs a 3.5mm connection.
I guess I need an adapter to use this cable as the Icecap cable description says it's a 2.5mm cable while the VarioS needs a 3.5mm connection.
May 13, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
No, both cables are 3.5mm