IceCap EVAIR-900 Skimmer Pump with Venturi
SKU: IC-EVAIR-900
- Direct OEM K1-200 Replacement: Factory-original replacement needlewheel pump complete with matching air intake venturi nozzle designed specifically for the IceCap K1-200 in-sump protein skimmer.
- High-Volume Air Intake: Draws up to 900 liters per hour (31 SCFH) of air to process up to 250 gallons of water per hour efficiently.
- Continuous-Duty Motor Block: Engineered for quiet, reliable, continuous operation in demanding marine aquarium sump environments.
- 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-900 Skimmer Pump with Venturi (IceCap K1-200)
Maintaining crystal-clear water quality and low nutrient levels in large reef aquariums depends on continuous, efficient protein skimming. The IceCap EVAIR-900 Skimmer Pump with Venturi (SKU: IC-EVAIR-900) is the official OEM replacement needlewheel motor assembly designed specifically for the IceCap K1-200 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 K1-200 protein skimmer to peak organic extraction capability. 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 K1-200 reaction chamber.
Ideal Replacement Scenario
If your K1-200 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-900 restores factory skimming performance.
(Note: Package includes (1) Standalone IceCap EVAIR-900 Replacement Pump Block with Needlewheel Impeller and Matching Venturi Air Injection Nozzle).
What’s Included:
(1) IceCap EVAIR-900 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-900
Air Draw Rate: ~900 LPH (31 SCFH)
Water Flow Rate: Up to 250 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 K1-200 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
Installation & Set-Up Guidelines:
Disconnect power to your skimmer and remove the K1-200 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-900 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.