These powerheads feature the Rejuvenating Venturi design. By drawing the air directly into the impeller, it is able to create a much stronger suction for air: which works great for drawing air out of overflow boxes (such as the CPR overflow boxes). The air is then chopped up by the impeller: which creates ideal bubble sizes for protein skimmers.
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Taam Rio 800 RVT (rejuvenating venturi) Powerhead/Pump
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solid pump
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CHRISTAPHER CUTTING
Great
Posted: 12/28/2012 from Colorado Springs, CO UNITED ST
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Solid pump, works well with CPR HOB skimmer. Design pitfall is that when used with airline for skimmer the elbow joints fill with salt creep, this is to be expected with application.
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Great product!
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JENNIFER CORTEZ
Excellent!
Posted: 10/1/2012 from WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY UNITED ST
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
This powerhead for our protein skimmer is much more efficient and quiet. We had to put an airstone on our previous powerhead to reduce the noise, but that is not the case with the Taam Rio RVT. We are extremely happy with the quality and price of this product.
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Compact but loud
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don_chuwish
Average
Posted: 8/24/2012 from Southern Oregon
3.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I like the way it draws air into the impeller and it does create good enough bubble action for my CPR HOB Refugium/Skimmer. Nice and small too.
But there are several things that would be simple to improve:
1) In the box there are no extra fittings, adapters, elbows etc. Just the pump & air intake hose.
2) Suction cups on the 'bottom' of the pump only - you can't stick it to the side of the tank and have the outlet pointed up. I ended up gluing on a suction cup rack from another pump.
3) Air intake is VERY loud. This thing just needs a simple silencer. I did a DIY one with a small empty pill bottle.
4) Even with air intake silenced, it could still be quieter.
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Pretty Good
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MIKHAIL GRIDNEV
Great
Posted: 5/4/2012 from BOULDER CREEK, CA UNITED STATE
3.5
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I got this as a replacement for an old Rio 600
Pros: Much finer foam
Cons: Clogs a lot. Sometimes I have to clean out the air intake every 2 days
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rio 800 pump.
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JOHN WHITE
Excellent!
Posted: 1/1/2012 from MANSFIELD, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Excellent pump ,quiet right out of the box
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CPR BakPak replacement part
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AARON GOOD
Excellent!
Posted: 12/6/2011 from ENCINITAS, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
After having my bakpak for a while the pump stopped working that well. After purchasing this powerhead my skimmer works like new again.
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Powerhead Pump
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WILLIAM GOETZ
Excellent!
Posted: 11/5/2011 from Cincinnati, OH UNITED STATES
4.5
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
The powerhead arrived and is working great. I would recommend you to anyone. There were no surprises or problems. Thank you.
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protein skimmer powerhead
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DAVE BROMMER
Excellent!
Posted: 9/7/2011 from MONROE, WI UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
The powerhead was fully assembled when I received it. I attached it to the protein skimmer, plugged it in and it is still working great. I wish everything worked this well.
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Too weak
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Pete P
Below Average
Posted: 4/2/2011 from North Potomac, MD
2.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
The pump is indeed very quiet and did draw air, but unless there is an adjustment that I am not aware of, the output is barely enough to get my small Aggressor AIS-90 skimmer going. I had to replace it with an old Maxi-Jet 1200
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Works well with skimmer
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BRYAN THOMPSON
Excellent!
Posted: 1/9/2011 from SCOTTSBURG, NY UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Nice powerhead, has a spiky impellor for breaking up the bubbles, quiet, definitly recommend.
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