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Unread 07/13/2009, 05:47 PM   #301
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The pump is actually RD2500
I believe we made a mistake, Klaus sent out RD2500 for the upgrades.
Sorry about the confusion.
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Unread 07/13/2009, 09:30 PM   #302
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So, are the pumps, bracket, and tubing (to insert through body to bubble plat) available for us yet?


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Unread 07/14/2009, 09:56 AM   #303
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Quote:
Originally posted by Proline
The pump is actually RD2500
I believe we made a mistake, Klaus sent out RD2500 for the upgrades.
Sorry about the confusion.
Terry
Klaus wrote to me:
"2 x 2500 RD Pumps a little to big, for the 400 Internals. It is possible,... Standart is 2 x 2000 Liter airintake.. If you want 2 x 2500´s we must cut the Outletpipe ony your 400-Skimmerbody and set it with less high."

So new BK 400int has 2x2000 RD pumps. I asked Klaus if it was possible to use for my BK400 2x2500 RD pumps to have the best performance and he told me that it is possible to do it by cutting outlet pipe.


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Unread 07/14/2009, 10:54 AM   #304
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Oh boy. This is getting messy now. To cut the outlet pipe now turns my $$$$ skimmer into $. Maybe it will perform though.


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Unread 07/16/2009, 10:40 PM   #305
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Albert,

When can I expect to see the new pump (RD2000) to arrive at Barrier Reef Aquariums? I'd like to finally get my 400 Internal skimmer running the way it was meant to.

Thanks for your continued help.

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Unread 07/19/2009, 03:11 PM   #306
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What is the different between SM250 and SM300?
Have this two skimmers the same pump, but different size on the bubble chambers?

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Unread 07/19/2009, 06:45 PM   #307
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And one more question...

What size is the SM300 ? How big sump will I need? (length and width)

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Unread 07/21/2009, 02:27 PM   #308
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Good Evening Everyone!

I am getting ready yo purchase a skimmer for my new system. I am looking to buy a high quality skimmer that is rated for a tank much larger that mine. I have been considering the Bubble King Mini 160.

I will be running this on an Elos Mini. I know that this skimmer is very large compared to the tank, but I want to overskim this tank.

Any thoughts or recommendations on this skimmer?
Also, how much room is needed for the removal of the skimmer cup?

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Unread 07/21/2009, 04:15 PM   #309
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Here you can find some useful info on SM300
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1446532
Michael
You will need about 3/4" to remove the cup, This skimmer might be too large for Elos Mini unless you are planning to feed alot & running an ULNS.
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Unread 07/21/2009, 04:32 PM   #310
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So, the second pump showed up today. Thanks Jason and Albert for your efforts.

My question for the Proline team is regarding the two air inlets on the volute. What is the appropriate way to install the air tubing? I also saw on the Zeovit forum that when using two RD2500 (which this pump is) that the outlet pipe also needed a modification. Is this true? If so, what is needed to complete the modification to the skimmer?




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Unread 07/21/2009, 05:12 PM   #311
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Hello Bricky,

The second, smaller inlet is for the optional use of ozone. No further modifications required.

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Unread 07/21/2009, 05:15 PM   #312
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Here you can find some useful info on SM300
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1446532

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Thanks Terry
I can not understand this. I have seen a SM300 skimmer with only one pump. This was a RD2500 pump. Have they changed the pump from one to two pumps on the SM300 skimmer? And if they have...why? Is the SM300 with one RD2500 pump not working well?
The skimmer you have a link to have one RD2000 and one RD1500, hmmm, this is not easy to understand.
Can somebody please clear up this?

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Unread 07/21/2009, 05:30 PM   #313
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So, do I need to tie into the existing silencer? If I do this does it restrict the incoming air?

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Unread 07/21/2009, 06:01 PM   #314
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I just realized you are from Norway, the Euro version only comes with one pump.
On this side of the pond we like to have everything fully loaded

Matt
We do have silencers you can purchase, give us a ring & we will look what we have for you.


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Unread 07/21/2009, 06:28 PM   #315
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Terry- I will be keeping many Non-Photosynthetic corals in this system, as well as a juvenile bandit angel. Both of which will require frequent feedings. This is why I am wanting a skimmer such as this.

Since I will be feeding a lot, do you think that this skimmer would be appropriate?

Also, what is the minimum water level for this skimmer?

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Unread 07/21/2009, 06:37 PM   #316
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You might be able to use it but I am not 100% sure.
Just not much water volume, can you tell me what is the total water volume for sump & tank combined?
The minimum is 8" ,however with that much bioload might also work in 7.5"ish.
BTW, sounds like it is going to be a gorgeous set up. I love the Elos Mini are you getting the E-lite as well?
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Unread 07/21/2009, 06:58 PM   #317
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I am not sure what the total water volume for the entire system is. Probably somewhere around 30 gallons. The sump obviously holds more than 10 gallons, but it is only filled up 1/3-1/2 of the way.

I should be able to keep the water level at 8" with no problem.

As for lighting I am not going to use the E-Lite. I got my Girlfriend an Elos Mini about a year ago, and she loves the E-lite. I like it, but I am looking for something that is more controllable. Currently I am planning on using either the Aqua-Illumination 12" LED fixture or the Sfiligoi Mini Galaxy 40. The whole system will be controlled with the ProfiLux Plus II. It is amazing what this controller can do with a controllable LED fixture

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Unread 07/21/2009, 07:02 PM   #318
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Okay, thank you for the information guys!


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Unread 07/27/2009, 07:11 PM   #319
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Okay, the mod is done. All I need now is the air silencer. I read that there is a dual silencer out there. Guess I'll have to grab one when they are available.

So I plugged both pumps in to see how things would run. Right now the water is really turbulent. Not sure if this is right or not. Also don't know if not having the second air silencer is affecting things also. I'll let you know once the second one comes this week.

Here's the skimmer with the dual pump mod installed as suggested by Proline.



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Unread 07/30/2009, 04:13 PM   #320
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Yesterday I received my new BK Supermarine 300 Euroversion with a RD 2500 pump. Wooooow, this is a real monster

Undoubtedly the best skimmer I have try out to now.....


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Unread 07/31/2009, 10:10 AM   #321
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May I ask how the BK Mini 180 or 200 differ from the Vertex Alpha 170 / 200 in terms of - how the collection cup comes off, how it can be drained to an external drain, and what kind of automatic cup cleaners could be used?
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Unread 07/31/2009, 01:12 PM   #322
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Vertex Alpha has a screw neck
BK minis has a slip fit no screw
Pump on the Vertex has a larger pumphead.
Foot print of the Minis are much smaller
They both come with drain for the cup
Mini 180 can be used with a SCH180
Mini 200 can be used with a SCH200
Vertex 170 can be used with a SCH180
Vertex 200 can be used with a SCH200
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Unread 07/31/2009, 03:17 PM   #323
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BK SM300 after 24 hour in a 50gallon tank ( + 20 gallon sump) with 15 small fish and a few LPS.
I will use this skimmer in a bigger tank later, so this is only a test setup.







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Unread 08/11/2009, 12:41 PM   #324
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hey i just set up my bk mini 160 on my 65g. Their is no load on the tank. I had a problem where right when i turned it on it would shoor right up to the top and overfill the collection cup. i called and i raised the skimmer, ran it for 2 days with the top off and wedge pipe off. Now it doesnt do that anymore. But when i adjust the wedge pipe to get the water level right below the line, after i do that it starts foaming and the foam rises above it where you cant really tell where the levels at ,is that fine?


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Unread 08/12/2009, 12:39 PM   #325
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I'm about to mod my 400int. I got the pump just like you Bricky, how does it perform so far? does the skimmer body fill with bubbles finally? what about this outlet pipe cutting I read here??


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