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07/27/2017, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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Large BK Skimmer ID
Hello, is it possible that you can ID which model this is please, I think it's Deluxe 400 - it has two pumps, a RD 1500 and an RD 2000?
IMG_1336.jpg Also, what would be the options for moving to DC pump(s), thanks Andy |
07/27/2017, 09:45 AM | #2 |
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Looks like an older Deluxe 400. Measure the body diameter. if it's 400mm, it's a Deluxe 400. If it's 300mm, it's an older Deluxe 300.
That said, it looks like it's missing the telescope tube and wedge pipe assembly that goes into the T fitting on the drain. The silencers are also missing as they sit on top of the wedge/telescope tube. You could swap the RD2000 for an RD3 60 but I would just leave it as is. The RD2000 and RD1500 are great pumps and will last decades with regular maintenance/cleaning.
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07/29/2017, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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HI Scott, I have got the BK home and cleaned it up, it's a Deluxe 400 the only thing missing is one of the silicon hoses from the pump, but I can order one of those. I won't be running ozone so do I need to block off the ozone port on the pump nozzles?
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07/29/2017, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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Thanks Scott, I've had some pretty high end skimmers before but I am absolutely blown away by the quality and attention to detail of the BK. Cheers, Andy
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07/29/2017, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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Its not for the current tank, the plan is for a 900 US Gallon display - 12ft x 4ft x 2.5ft ~ 3400L - hopefully thats pretty much in it's sweet spot.
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It might fit in this one. Would need to double check with the factory in Germany. https://royalexclusiv.net/en/dreambo...5x60x35cm.html It would definitely fit in this one which is shown as a complete system in this link but could be ordered as a bare Dreambox or with everything as shown minus the skimmer: https://royalexclusiv.net/en/dreambo...e-set-10d.html
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Hi Scott, I’m running the skimmer in a vat of old salted water from my current tank just to break it in and get used to the different options for tuning. It’s at a depth of 8.5”, any lower and the RD 2000 pump started to draw air from the surface and swirl. I have the red nozzles turned 1 1/4 out and the wedge fully open, pot lid is on - are these the correct settings to allow it to run in? Shall I just leave it over night and see what happens? Thanks Andy
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Hi Scott, thanks for all of the info - I've had a good play around with the skimmer isolated in the old water vat, I've loaded up the water too with my current tank's skimmer drain bucket to get a bit of a bio load.
I have a question about the differences between the RD1500 and RD2000 pumps on this skimmer - they both seem to have the same Askoll block does the difference in air/water draw between them come from the block or from the volute/impeller/nozzle? It may seem an odd question but because the skimmer is secondhand I can't be sure that the previous owner didn't mix any parts up at some point. When I cleaned the pumps, I separated all the parts into two separate buckets but they all look pretty similar. Regards, Andy |
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Hi Scott, surprisingly, they are both big block's - one clearly says its a Red Dragon BK 2000 and the other a 1500. From looking around, I guess there aren't that many 400 Deluxe's out in the wild
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If you look at the following impeller links, the measurements are listed. The needle wheel should be slightly larger on the BK2000. There are also other subtle differences. That should at least help you identify the rotor differences. BK2000 impeller. https://royalexclusiv.net/en/spare-p...pump-2000.html BK1500 Impeller. https://royalexclusiv.net/en/spare-p...pump-1500.html
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