With ever changing technology, it is a common problem for a seasoned aquarist to find himself with a piece of equipment that has been discontinued and is no longer supported by its manufacturer. An example of this is the Vertex IN Skimmer. Vertex IN skimmers were sold in many countries until they were replaced by the Omega line. The IN series skimmers used a pump that is no longer available from Vertex. Thanks to the ingenuity of the folks at Reef Life Support Systems (RLSS), the Vertex IN skimmers can continue to serve for many years to come. Incorporating a modification which replaces the Vertex pump with a Waveline DC6000 controllable pump, your Vertex IN Skimmer can actually be revitalized. RLSS has released a video of the modification which appears to involve an IN 250 or 280 model. RLSS has promised to send us a part list for the MOD and instructions on how to modify your skimmer to either increase it's performance or replace a dead skimmer pump that's been discontinued. The skimmer modification only takes about 5 minutes and then you are back in business.
As you can see from the video, the skimmer mod with the newer pump technology is more powerful and efficient than the older original pump design. For more on how to mod your skimmer please contact us.
