IceCap EVAIR-600 Skimmer Pump with Venturi
SKU: IC-EVAIR-600
- Direct OEM K1-160 Replacement: Factory-original replacement needlewheel pump complete with matching air intake venturi nozzle designed specifically for the IceCap K1-160 in-sump protein skimmer.
- High-Volume Air Intake: Draws up to 600 liters per hour (21 SCFH) of air to process up to 200 gallons of water per hour efficiently.
- Energy-Efficient 24W Motor Block: Delivers quiet, continuous-duty performance consuming only 24 watts of electricity.
- Integrated Venturi Air Nozzle: Includes the factory-matched snap-on air injection nozzle to pull ambient air directly into the water stream before entering the impeller chamber.
- Specialized Needlewheel Impeller: High-performance pinwheel/needlewheel rotor chops incoming air and water into fine micro-bubbles for dense foam head creation.
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IceCap EVAIR-600 Skimmer Pump with Venturi (IceCap K1-160)
Maintaining crystal-clear water quality and low nutrient levels in reef aquariums depends on continuous, efficient protein skimming. The IceCap EVAIR-600 Skimmer Pump with Venturi (SKU: IC-EVAIR-600) is the official OEM replacement needlewheel motor assembly designed specifically for the IceCap K1-160 Protein Skimmer. Over years of continuous submerged operation, motor windings can fatigue, calcium buildup can wear internal bearings, or electrical line faults can disrupt pump performance.
This factory-original replacement pump restores your K1-160 protein skimmer to peak organic extraction capability. Consuming just 24 watts of power, the pump includes the exact snap-on venturi air nozzle required to generate a rich air-water mixture. The specialized needlewheel impeller slices the incoming mixture into millions of microscopic bubbles, building a dense skimmate foam head inside the K1-160 reaction chamber.
Ideal Replacement Scenario
If your K1-160 skimmer pump has suffered motor failure, exhibits shaft chatter, or fails to pull air through the venturi despite thorough cleaning, replacing the pump block with the authentic IC-EVAIR-600 restores factory skimming performance.
(Note: Package includes (1) Standalone IceCap EVAIR-600 Replacement Pump Block with Needlewheel Impeller and Matching Venturi Air Injection Nozzle).
What’s Included:
(1) IceCap EVAIR-600 Replacement Skimmer Pump Block
(1) Factory Needlewheel / Pinwheel Impeller Assembly
(1) Snap-On Air Intake Venturi Nozzle
Technical Specs:
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: IC-EVAIR-600
Power Consumption: 24 Watts
Air Draw Rate: ~600 LPH (21 SCFH)
Water Flow Rate: Up to 200 GPH
Motor Type: Submersible Needlewheel Skimmer Pump
Air Connection: Barbed Nipple Fits Standard Flexible Air Tubing
Housing Material: Heavy-Duty Saltwater-Safe Molded Polymer
Primary Compatibility: IceCap K1-160 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
Warranty
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
Installation & Set-Up Guidelines:
Disconnect power to your skimmer and remove the K1-160 skimmer body from the sump.
Detach the old pump block from the base plate of the skimmer body.
Attach the included venturi air nozzle onto the front suction port of the new IC-EVAIR-600 pump until firmly seated.
Mount the new pump back onto the skimmer body base plate and connect your flexible air silencer hose to the venturi air nipple.
Plug the pump power cord into your outlet, restore power, and adjust water level settings to establish proper foam height.
Pro Tips:
- Soak in Citric Acid Regularly. Soak the pump motor block and needlewheel impeller in a warm citric acid solution every 2 to 3 months. Dissolving calcium carbonate scale prevents motor drag, reduces operating temperatures, and extends motor lifespan.
- Keep Air Nipple Free of Salt Creep. Because venturis feature narrow air passages, humidity can form salt crust inside the air nipple over time. Periodically run a thin pipe cleaner or warm water through the air intake tube to maintain uninterrupted air draw.