what do I replace a rio pump with?

saltyrich

saltyrich

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I've got a CPR Bak Pak 2R with a rio 600V pump in it. I want to replace it with a good pump. What are some pumps that will fit into the CPR skimmer that I can use?
 
nyy fan

nyy fan

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I am getting ready to purchase one of the BakPaks and was wondering the same thing. Does it automatically come with the Rio 600, or do they give you options when ordering it?
 
justin_ny

justin_ny

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i have a rio pump running with cpr back pack for 2 yrs already and its running great. i think the rio pump not recomended for the main pump from the sump, but small pump , i believe its ok.
 
richard rendos

richard rendos

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You can use a maxi-jet 900 or 1200, but you have to rig it to attach to the water intake of the CPR bakpak. I think the 900 is closet to the same flow rate.
 
frankl15207

frankl15207

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Under the FAQ section at <a href="http://www.cprusa.com" target="_blank">http://www.cprusa.com</a> they have an answer for a different pump, but say the needed modification is difficult to obtain.
I had a hang on wet/dry with the Rio 600 and it simply quit running for no reason at all time after time. That's when I decided no more Rios and no more equipment that runs Rios.
When I found this site and saw complaint after complaint on them, I wondered why anyone would make equipment that only worked with Rios.
 
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