Replacement pump on Vertex Alpha 200 skimmer. Help!

shaginwagon13 · 07/28/2018, 03:21 PM

Like the title says, I'm looking to replace the pump on the Vertex Alpha 200 skimmer as mine has officially died. Are there any pumps you guys would suggest to match this skimmer.

I just need the block and all the Red dragon blocks are all unavailable or out of stock.... anyone have any suggestions here??

slief · 07/28/2018, 06:07 PM

Your best bet is just to replace the motorblock. Short of an RD3, you won’t find a better pump for that skimmer. Not sure where you got your info on all Red Dragon blocks are out of stock or unavailable but the replacement motorblock should actually be in stock in our Ft. Myers warehouse. We have spare parts including motors in stock for most skimmers that we have built over the years. If you are having trouble placing your order from the link below, try a different browser like Chrome. I know Safari seems to have issues.
https://royalexclusiv.com/Spare-Part...efb4a12c2a3607

shaginwagon13 · 07/28/2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slief

Your best bet is just to replace the motorblock. Short of an RD3, you won’t find a better pump for that skimmer. Not sure where you got your info on all Red Dragon blocks are out of stock or unavailable but the replacement motorblock should actually be in stock in our Ft. Myers warehouse. We have spare parts including motors in stock for most skimmers that we have built over the years.
https://royalexclusiv.com/Spare-Part...efb4a12c2a3607

Much appreciated. I will be placing the order tonight and thank you for the quick reply.

slief · 07/28/2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Much appreciated. I will be placing the order tonight and thank you for the quick reply.

You’re very welcome.

07/28/2018, 03:21 PM	#1
shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,219	Replacement pump on Vertex Alpha 200 skimmer. Help! Like the title says, I'm looking to replace the pump on the Vertex Alpha 200 skimmer as mine has officially died. Are there any pumps you guys would suggest to match this skimmer. I just need the block and all the Red dragon blocks are all unavailable or out of stock.... anyone have any suggestions here?? __________________ - Shaginwagon - Current Tank Info: 550 Gallon SPS Reef l 200 Gallon Sump l Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 250 l Return Pump: Reeflo Hammerhead l Tank Circulation: (2) Maxspect Gyre XF280 l Lighting: (3) 400w Halides & (3) AI Hydra 52 HD

07/28/2018, 06:07 PM	#2
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	Your best bet is just to replace the motorblock. Short of an RD3, you won’t find a better pump for that skimmer. Not sure where you got your info on all Red Dragon blocks are out of stock or unavailable but the replacement motorblock should actually be in stock in our Ft. Myers warehouse. We have spare parts including motors in stock for most skimmers that we have built over the years. If you are having trouble placing your order from the link below, try a different browser like Chrome. I know Safari seems to have issues. https://royalexclusiv.com/Spare-Part...efb4a12c2a3607 __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476