The RLSS DB-10i will start shipping in November, 2012 at the MSRP of $799.99 USD.  The new skimmer  features:

• Direct injection system featuring volute-less technology
• Large (10″ at base) graduated reaction chamber
• 3500 l/h powered by the Waveline DC-5000 DC speed-controllable pump
• Modular construction
• Twist-lock joints (except base, which is joined using thumbscrews)
• Can be assembled in sump for tight opening
• 4″ elevated water exhaust pipe to maintain steady water pressure for the internal pump
• Silent operation
• Air silencer provided
• 12” x 14” footprint
• 24″ total height
• “Conservatively” rated for 200 gallon reef systems

The most unique feature of the skimmer is the design and orientation of the Waveline needle wheel pump.  The downward facing pump draws water from below the bottom plate and mixes the air and water within the skimmer without a volute.

The central reaction chamber is quickly assembled/disassembled using a twist-lock design.  The DB-10i should be one of the easiest and most accessible skimmers to service.

The skimmer cup is connected using the same twist-lock design making for a faster-to-attach/detach yet more water-tight connection.  This is a great improvement over previous RLSS designs and was one of our criticisms of their RLSS R10-U protein skimmer Advanced Aquarist reviewed several months ago.