Bubble- Magus skimmer has arrived

GUILLO1 · 03/03/2008, 01:12 PM

I just picked up my Bubble-Magus skimmer from the post office. I'm very surprised that it was not damaged during shipping because the packaging was very poor. It came in a thin double cardboard box then the box was wrapped with the small bubble wrap. The bubble wrap was then wrapped with some paper. In my opinion it should be shipped on a bigger, thicker box and with lots of styro foam.

I've encountered my first problem right away. They sent me a voltage converter but its for a European 3 pin plug. Here is a link http://www.best-stuff.co.uk/mw_mw1p0..._convertor.htm Not sure what I'll do now, probably going to have to buy another converter.

I'll post some pictures later on.

mavgi · 03/03/2008, 01:32 PM

you can match or swap the plug.

GUILLO1 · 03/03/2008, 03:21 PM

I found an adapter to plug the pump to the voltage converter and it didn't work. Not sure if it is the converter or just the pump that didn't work. So now I'm trying to find a pump that will replace the Atman PH-2500. Some said that it was the same as a Via Aqua pump. Is that for sure and which model number would it be?

luke33 · 03/03/2008, 03:52 PM

I wouldn't say for sure they are the same but they are super similar. Like the sicce adn the quiet one similar.

TheReefKeeper · 03/03/2008, 04:11 PM

Man that stinks!
I'll be watching to see how you make out.
Good luck.

sirreal63 · 03/03/2008, 04:25 PM

I had planned on getting a magus and switching the pump out anyway. How is the build quality on the skimmer?

GUILLO1 · 03/03/2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sirreal63
I had planned on getting a magus and switching the pump out anyway. How is the build quality on the skimmer?

That was my back up plan if the 220v wouldn't work here. Now I just have to find one that would work. Not really sure what to say about the quality because I've only owned an aqua ev 120 and a berlin. I would say that its good quality for the money, not to familiar with plastics. Over all craftsmanship is very good.

sirreal63 · 03/03/2008, 04:53 PM

Pics? I am still considering one.

GUILLO1 · 03/03/2008, 05:17 PM

Here are some pictures

luke33 · 03/03/2008, 07:48 PM

Man, that is a VA pump to a tee. The problem is there is no 2500, there's a 2300 and a 2600, i still have the 2600, let me go check the wattage on it real quick. Yep, its the va2600, identical, 45w, just runs at 2600 on 120v. HTH If you need any measurements let me know. Or a pic

Brewen · 03/03/2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GUILLO1
I found an adapter to plug the pump to the voltage converter and it didn't work. Not sure if it is the converter or just the pump that didn't work. So now I'm trying to find a pump that will replace the Atman PH-2500. Some said that it was the same as a Via Aqua pump. Is that for sure and which model number would it be?

Hey GUILLO1 I have a volt meter we can check if the converter is bad and start there. I think we live less then a mile apart

I am home for the rest of the evening. Give me a call if you want.

GUILLO1 · 03/03/2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by luke33
Man, that is a VA pump to a tee. The problem is there is no 2500, there's a 2300 and a 2600, i still have the 2600, let me go check the wattage on it real quick. Yep, its the va2600, identical, 45w, just runs at 2600 on 120v. HTH If you need any measurements let me know. Or a pic

Luke is the part that locks the impeller in place on your va2600 identical to my atman. It does not screw with thread. Can you post a picture please. Also where the water goes out it has a female thread about 3/4 in diameter. If it is the same as the va2600 I might buy one.

The ebayer who is in Hong kong just emailed me and told me that they sent me the wrong voltage converter or some adapter. He said he would ship me one out right away. Don't think it will do much since I already tried that adapter pictured above.

luke33 · 03/03/2008, 10:09 PM

Guillo1, the va 2600 is that pump. Its identical in every way. I'll post a pic tomorrow, pm me if i don't have one up by 9pm. You pay the shipping and you can have the pump. It'll be my contribution....

GuySmilie · 03/03/2008, 11:51 PM

http://www.voltageconverters.com/vol...onverters.html

matt880305 · 03/04/2008, 12:19 AM

let me know how this thing works out in the end i considering to get one in the futer.
Matt

scubabill · 03/04/2008, 06:03 PM

Hope everything works out looks like a good deal if you get it working.

skimmy · 03/04/2008, 06:21 PM

where did you buy it from?

geoxman · 03/04/2008, 06:50 PM

sleazebay

geoxman · 03/04/2008, 08:28 PM

I am throwing this back to the top because I am interested in the end result.

Luke--can you post your friends big square air skimmer in the "air skimmer" thread. I cant find the thread since the RC data base malfunction. TIA
PL

BradR · 03/04/2008, 08:58 PM

The neck on that thing sure is small.

JCTewks · 03/05/2008, 12:01 AM

jnarowe's 1000g tank in the "large tanks" forum...he has a HUGE square airdriven skimmer.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1287828

http://home.wavecable.com/~jrowe/index.htm

luke33 · 03/05/2008, 07:32 AM

Guillo, i'll send out the va2600 today at noon. The bottom cap of the shaft is in the bottom of the pump where its suppose to be so just take yours off, attach and drop in the impeller. I'd use your volute cover and what not as well. Then fire her up!

Luke

GUILLO1 · 03/05/2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by luke33
Guillo, i'll send out the va2600 today at noon. The bottom cap of the shaft is in the bottom of the pump where its suppose to be so just take yours off, attach and drop in the impeller. I'd use your volute cover and what not as well. Then fire her up!

Luke

Thank you very much Luke. Let me know how much the shipping is and I'll paypal you right away.

GUILLO1 · 03/05/2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brewen
Hey GUILLO1 I have a volt meter we can check if the converter is bad and start there. I think we live less then a mile apart
I am home for the rest of the evening. Give me a call if you want.

I took the pump and voltage converter over to Brewen's home a few days ago. The converter seems to not be working at all. Can't wait to get the pump from Luke so that I can throw this bad boy in my sump.

By the way I should mention that Brewen has a very nice looking tank and set up.

OnlyCrimson · 03/06/2008, 12:24 AM

Hey... That powerhead looks very familiar. You can tell its a VA by its shape alone, but the sticker gives it away. All the same specs and even same text with a different name on it. Its actually a pretty solid pump.

03/03/2008, 01:12 PM	#1
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	Bubble- Magus skimmer has arrived I just picked up my Bubble-Magus skimmer from the post office. I'm very surprised that it was not damaged during shipping because the packaging was very poor. It came in a thin double cardboard box then the box was wrapped with the small bubble wrap. The bubble wrap was then wrapped with some paper. In my opinion it should be shipped on a bigger, thicker box and with lots of styro foam. I've encountered my first problem right away. They sent me a voltage converter but its for a European 3 pin plug. Here is a link http://www.best-stuff.co.uk/mw_mw1p0..._convertor.htm Not sure what I'll do now, probably going to have to buy another converter. I'll post some pictures later on.

03/03/2008, 04:25 PM	#6
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I had planned on getting a magus and switching the pump out anyway. How is the build quality on the skimmer? __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

03/03/2008, 04:53 PM	#8
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Pics? I am still considering one. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

03/03/2008, 11:51 PM	#14
GuySmilie Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 943	http://www.voltageconverters.com/vol...onverters.html __________________ Guy Smilie

03/04/2008, 06:50 PM	#18
geoxman Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in my office Posts: 3,848	sleazebay __________________ "Why do you necessarily have to be wrong just because a few million people think you are?" F-Zappa Current Tank Info: an ice cube tray with brine shrimp in each cubicle

03/03/2008, 01:32 PM	#2
mavgi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: queens n.y Posts: 2,209	you can match or swap the plug.

03/03/2008, 03:21 PM	#3
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	I found an adapter to plug the pump to the voltage converter and it didn't work. Not sure if it is the converter or just the pump that didn't work. So now I'm trying to find a pump that will replace the Atman PH-2500. Some said that it was the same as a Via Aqua pump. Is that for sure and which model number would it be?

03/03/2008, 03:52 PM	#4
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	I wouldn't say for sure they are the same but they are super similar. Like the sicce adn the quiet one similar.

03/03/2008, 04:11 PM	#5
TheReefKeeper Aquaholic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 800	Man that stinks! I'll be watching to see how you make out. Good luck.

03/03/2008, 05:17 PM	#9
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	Here are some pictures

03/03/2008, 07:48 PM	#10
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Man, that is a VA pump to a tee. The problem is there is no 2500, there's a 2300 and a 2600, i still have the 2600, let me go check the wattage on it real quick. Yep, its the va2600, identical, 45w, just runs at 2600 on 120v. HTH If you need any measurements let me know. Or a pic

03/03/2008, 10:09 PM	#13
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Guillo1, the va 2600 is that pump. Its identical in every way. I'll post a pic tomorrow, pm me if i don't have one up by 9pm. You pay the shipping and you can have the pump. It'll be my contribution....

03/04/2008, 12:19 AM	#15
matt880305 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: montgomery, il Posts: 844	let me know how this thing works out in the end i considering to get one in the futer. Matt

03/04/2008, 06:03 PM	#16
scubabill Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: st louis Posts: 324	Hope everything works out looks like a good deal if you get it working.

03/04/2008, 06:21 PM	#17
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	where did you buy it from?

03/04/2008, 08:28 PM	#19
geoxman Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in my office Posts: 3,848	I am throwing this back to the top because I am interested in the end result. Luke--can you post your friends big square air skimmer in the "air skimmer" thread. I cant find the thread since the RC data base malfunction. TIA PL __________________ "Why do you necessarily have to be wrong just because a few million people think you are?" F-Zappa Current Tank Info: an ice cube tray with brine shrimp in each cubicle

03/04/2008, 08:58 PM	#20
BradR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 764 Blog Entries: 1	The neck on that thing sure is small.

03/05/2008, 12:01 AM	#21
JCTewks Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wilmington, Ohio Posts: 3,040	jnarowe's 1000g tank in the "large tanks" forum...he has a HUGE square airdriven skimmer. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1287828 http://home.wavecable.com/~jrowe/index.htm

03/05/2008, 07:32 AM	#22
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Guillo, i'll send out the va2600 today at noon. The bottom cap of the shaft is in the bottom of the pump where its suppose to be so just take yours off, attach and drop in the impeller. I'd use your volute cover and what not as well. Then fire her up! Luke

03/06/2008, 12:24 AM	#25
OnlyCrimson Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Royal Oak,Michigan Posts: 863	Hey... That powerhead looks very familiar. You can tell its a VA by its shape alone, but the sticker gives it away. All the same specs and even same text with a different name on it. Its actually a pretty solid pump.