Bubble King Skimmer Club - Page 56

rsaha · 12/08/2012, 01:51 PM

The pump on my BK Mini 180 died and I was sent what I am told is a Gen 3 replacement pump. It looks identical to my old pump with the exception of the little nozzle in the picture. It has a plastic cap on it. Is it for ozone injection? I did not get any paperwork with the pump.

grcforce327 · 12/20/2012, 07:46 PM

Just found some pocket change and decided to join the club! Got the 180 mini from my "second home", Premium Aquatics!

Guy C.

willan · 12/23/2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rsaha

The pump on my BK Mini 180 died and I was sent what I am told is a Gen 3 replacement pump. It looks identical to my old pump with the exception of the little nozzle in the picture. It has a plastic cap on it. Is it for ozone injection? I did not get any paperwork with the pump.

The new version have AKB funtion on the pump like other BK skimmer not for ozone.

azjohnny · 12/23/2012, 02:44 PM

what is the function of the tube?

rsaha · 12/24/2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by willan

The new version have AKB funtion on the pump like other BK skimmer not for ozone.

What's AKB?

rsaha · 12/24/2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rsaha

What's AKB?

I think I understand - anti-kalk bypass. If I am getting it, I would need the new pump head and a hose to connect the pump head to the port on the motor block. Correct?

Are these worthwhile?

grcforce327 · 12/24/2012, 05:18 PM

Well. it's been 3 days now,and this 180 mini is simply plug and play.Didn't even have to deal with any initial overflowing.Really started pulling alot of skimmate today. So far,I'm very happy with this skimmer.

Jeremy B. · 12/26/2012, 11:20 AM

You would need the Gen 3 volute to work with the Gen 3 motorblock. The volute has an extra water line coming off of it that feeds water into the back of the back and behind the impeller assembly to keep it cool back there. Calcium and magnesium will first precipitate in a system on areas that are warmer than others, such as heaters, impeller assemblies, etc. This helps to keep the magnet area of the impeller cool and keep calcium and magnesium from precipitating out and depositing there.

N_prise · 12/26/2012, 11:29 AM

Thought I would join the club! I've had this bk 300 delux for a while now and love love it! Amazing skimmers is all I can say!

Augster · 01/02/2013, 09:18 AM

What is the typical cost for a replacement pump on a BKM 180 Gen 2 out of warranty?

Jeremy B. · 01/02/2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Augster

What is the typical cost for a replacement pump on a BKM 180 Gen 2 out of warranty?

You should need either an impeller assembly or a motorblock, not both, plus you can reuse your front end. Do you know which one you need?

Augster · 01/03/2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

You should need either an impeller assembly or a motorblock, not both, plus you can reuse your front end. Do you know which one you need?

I was looking at a used 2 year old BKM and wanted to calculate the worse case scenario of having to replace the pump. It's academic now as it was sold while I was flying across the country.

Jeremy B. · 01/03/2013, 03:56 PM

Either $199 for an impeller assembly or $249 for a motorblock.

smithygreen · 01/03/2013, 07:09 PM

hey guys looking at getting a BK for my next skimmer, how would the Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Double Cone 200 (Modell 2012) hold up in a 120g SPS tank with a med bio load?

fatboy40 · 01/03/2013, 10:04 PM

Hello to all, was wondering im downsizing from a 120g to a 65g system with about 25 gal volume in a sump , it will be barebottom and running all lps chalices , acans,and zoas going to run a high nutrient system. My Q is will a bubbleking 160 be a overkill for this type of system and water volume? any info is greatly appreciated

Jeremy B. · 01/04/2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smithygreen

hey guys looking at getting a BK for my next skimmer, how would the Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Double Cone 200 (Modell 2012) hold up in a 120g SPS tank with a med bio load?

That's too big in my opinion.... stick with something in the 6" body range (150 - 170 models)

Jeremy B. · 01/04/2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fatboy40

Hello to all, was wondering im downsizing from a 120g to a 65g system with about 25 gal volume in a sump , it will be barebottom and running all lps chalices , acans,and zoas going to run a high nutrient system. My Q is will a bubbleking 160 be a overkill for this type of system and water volume? any info is greatly appreciated

A Mini 160 will be just fine on that system. I had a Mini 160 on a 58g Oceanic for quite a while and it worked very well.

fatboy40 · 01/04/2013, 09:37 PM

Thx for info jeremy b

Rwpdunne · 01/08/2013, 11:17 AM

Hi there
I'm having problems with my new Bubble king mini 180 it's releasing loads of tiny bubbles into my sump and the return pump is pumping them straight into the tank it got so bad I had to knock the skimmer off cause there is loads of bubbles under my live rock now
The tank is only set up a week so everything is new I know the skimmer has to be broke in

Any ideas how to stop this?

Regards Robbie

Rwpdunne · 01/08/2013, 11:17 AM

Sorry double post

Reef_Noob · 01/09/2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rwpdunne

Hi there
I'm having problems with my new Bubble king mini 180 it's releasing loads of tiny bubbles into my sump and the return pump is pumping them straight into the tank it got so bad I had to knock the skimmer off cause there is loads of bubbles under my live rock now
The tank is only set up a week so everything is new I know the skimmer has to be broke in

Any ideas how to stop this?

Regards Robbie

Just give it a couple of weeks without adjusting anything.
The "King" is just breaking in...then it's gonna "rule"

Rwpdunne · 01/09/2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef_Noob

Just give it a couple of weeks without adjusting anything.
The "King" is just breaking in...then it's gonna "rule"

Thanks a lot

bennyinca · 01/11/2013, 05:32 AM

HI Jeremy, I need help! During maintenance on my BKmini180 gen2, I found the o-rings are badly in need of replacement. They have become so loose I cannot fit them anymore:
o-ring at the pump block / impeller against the volute seal
o-ring at the skimmer cup seal

Can you help me find the replacement parts for these?

Thanks!
Ben

Rwpdunne · 01/12/2013, 01:25 PM

I'm still having problems with my new gen 2 bubble king mini 180 it's releasing loads of tiny bubbles into the sump it's running two weeks now
Can anyone advise

Many thanks Robbie

lsingh · 01/12/2013, 01:29 PM

Question ??
Is bubble king sp200 is Qzone safe ??

12/08/2012, 01:51 PM	#1376
rsaha Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 587	What is this nozzle thing on my Red Dragon? The pump on my BK Mini 180 died and I was sent what I am told is a Gen 3 replacement pump. It looks identical to my old pump with the exception of the little nozzle in the picture. It has a plastic cap on it. Is it for ozone injection? I did not get any paperwork with the pump.

01/02/2013, 09:18 AM	#1385
Augster Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 197	What is the typical cost for a replacement pump on a BKM 180 Gen 2 out of warranty? __________________ New builds in progress: JBJ 45, DIY 17G Sump, DIY ATS Current Tank Info: JBJ 45, 20 pounds Pukani

01/03/2013, 10:04 PM	#1390
fatboy40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bx ny Posts: 86	Bubble king 160 Hello to all, was wondering im downsizing from a 120g to a 65g system with about 25 gal volume in a sump , it will be barebottom and running all lps chalices , acans,and zoas going to run a high nutrient system. My Q is will a bubbleking 160 be a overkill for this type of system and water volume? any info is greatly appreciated Last edited by fatboy40; 01/03/2013 at 10:52 PM.

01/08/2013, 11:17 AM	#1394
Rwpdunne spsaholic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 445	Hi there I'm having problems with my new Bubble king mini 180 it's releasing loads of tiny bubbles into my sump and the return pump is pumping them straight into the tank it got so bad I had to knock the skimmer off cause there is loads of bubbles under my live rock now The tank is only set up a week so everything is new I know the skimmer has to be broke in Any ideas how to stop this? Regards Robbie __________________ 6ft Zeo/Triton Sps Tank Current Tank Info: 6ft Zeo/Triton

01/08/2013, 11:17 AM	#1395
Rwpdunne spsaholic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 445	Sorry double post __________________ 6ft Zeo/Triton Sps Tank Current Tank Info: 6ft Zeo/Triton

12/20/2012, 07:46 PM	#1377
grcforce327 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 395	Just found some pocket change and decided to join the club! Got the 180 mini from my "second home", Premium Aquatics! Guy C.

12/23/2012, 02:44 PM	#1379
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	what is the function of the tube?

12/24/2012, 05:18 PM	#1382
grcforce327 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 395	Well. it's been 3 days now,and this 180 mini is simply plug and play.Didn't even have to deal with any initial overflowing.Really started pulling alot of skimmate today. So far,I'm very happy with this skimmer.

12/26/2012, 11:20 AM	#1383
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	You would need the Gen 3 volute to work with the Gen 3 motorblock. The volute has an extra water line coming off of it that feeds water into the back of the back and behind the impeller assembly to keep it cool back there. Calcium and magnesium will first precipitate in a system on areas that are warmer than others, such as heaters, impeller assemblies, etc. This helps to keep the magnet area of the impeller cool and keep calcium and magnesium from precipitating out and depositing there.

01/03/2013, 03:56 PM	#1388
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Either $199 for an impeller assembly or $249 for a motorblock.

01/03/2013, 07:09 PM	#1389
smithygreen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 83	hey guys looking at getting a BK for my next skimmer, how would the Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Double Cone 200 (Modell 2012) hold up in a 120g SPS tank with a med bio load?

01/04/2013, 09:37 PM	#1393
fatboy40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bx ny Posts: 86	Thx for info jeremy b

01/11/2013, 05:32 AM	#1398
bennyinca Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southern OC, CA Posts: 2,140	HI Jeremy, I need help! During maintenance on my BKmini180 gen2, I found the o-rings are badly in need of replacement. They have become so loose I cannot fit them anymore: o-ring at the pump block / impeller against the volute seal o-ring at the skimmer cup seal Can you help me find the replacement parts for these? Thanks! Ben

01/12/2013, 01:25 PM	#1399
Rwpdunne spsaholic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 445	I'm still having problems with my new gen 2 bubble king mini 180 it's releasing loads of tiny bubbles into the sump it's running two weeks now Can anyone advise Many thanks Robbie __________________ 6ft Zeo/Triton Sps Tank Current Tank Info: 6ft Zeo/Triton

01/12/2013, 01:29 PM	#1400
lsingh Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 324	Question ?? Is bubble king sp200 is Qzone safe ??