Bubble King Skimmer Club - Page 27

tbone28 · 09/17/2010, 01:48 PM

Another update of my SM250. I am one of the early adoptors of this line. Still going strong

This is a week's worth of dry skim

Creetin · 09/17/2010, 02:20 PM

Hey there he is! Welcome back! Skimmer is still rockin i see,

jbanks · 09/17/2010, 02:54 PM

That's digusting Terry!

Gotta love the Super Marin. Your earlier posts definitely helped me to come to a decision a few months back..

Jeremy B. · 09/17/2010, 03:01 PM

Looks outstanding!!!

tbone28 · 09/17/2010, 05:17 PM

looks better than it smells

jbanks · 09/17/2010, 08:17 PM

Terry, is that the actual water level you run the skimmer at?

tbone28 · 09/17/2010, 08:19 PM

yup, since day 1.

jbanks · 09/17/2010, 08:29 PM

Wow.. I run mine right at the seam, where it starts to cone.... Where is the level of the bubbles in the neck when you start the skimmer?

tbone28 · 09/17/2010, 08:54 PM

Somewhere from the bottom of the neck to 1-2" up, depending on the day.

bayoupr · 09/18/2010, 04:14 PM

My Mini 180 is pulling 52-55scfh or a little over 1500lph. I am in 9.5" of water and have so much air below the bubble plate that I am getting a build up of air that when it releases between the bubble plate and body, it is huge bubbles that shoot upward. I can't close the wedge pipe anymore because then my skimmer would flood. Right now my wedge pipe is closed about 40% and my water level in my skimmer is 1" below the max water level line (I can't run any higher than this). Would raising my skimmer up to 8.5" help me out with this problem? Isn't the rule of thumb that by running the skimmer in a lower level decreases the air draw? Maybe then I can close the wedge pipe more forcing the water level back up to where I run that with less air draw and maybe correcting this problem. Any thoughts on this?

Rodrigo_BG · 09/20/2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayoupr

My Mini 180 is pulling 52-55scfh or a little over 1500lph. I am in 9.5" of water and have so much air below the bubble plate that I am getting a build up of air that when it releases between the bubble plate and body, it is huge bubbles that shoot upward. I can't close the wedge pipe anymore because then my skimmer would flood. Right now my wedge pipe is closed about 40% and my water level in my skimmer is 1" below the max water level line (I can't run any higher than this). Would raising my skimmer up to 8.5" help me out with this problem? Isn't the rule of thumb that by running the skimmer in a lower level decreases the air draw? Maybe then I can close the wedge pipe more forcing the water level back up to where I run that with less air draw and maybe correcting this problem. Any thoughts on this?

Another user with this "big bubble build up" issue... I really need some back up on this problem before purchasing my mini.

Jeremy B. · 09/20/2010, 12:30 PM

You're running the Mini 180 too deep at 9.5" in my opinion. I would try 7.5", that should completely fix it.

bayoupr · 09/20/2010, 12:46 PM

Will do, thanks

jbanks · 09/20/2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbone28

Somewhere from the bottom of the neck to 1-2" up, depending on the day.

Thanks for the info

tazmanian_cowboy · 09/20/2010, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbone28

Another update of my SM250. I am one of the early adoptors of this line. Still going strong

This is a week's worth of dry skim

WOW that is dry! I better crank mine up!

thirst · 09/22/2010, 05:56 PM

So I just got a BK 300 deluxe internal. The output is not supposed to be near the pump into right? But because of how my sump is, I can't easily turn the output to the the side. I could, but I can't attach the elbow, thereby causing the water to just exit horizontally and make a bit of a splash. Would performance be adversely affectedly if I used a slip union to extend the horizontal reach so that I can get to the other side of the skimmer and then use the elbow the have the water gently return to my sump?

Thanks!

Don't have the actual picture of it currently in operation with the elbow removed, but here are some pictures

Jeremy B. · 09/23/2010, 09:42 AM

You will be just fine in extending the outlet, just as long as it does not have any vertical rise to it, just level horizontal, or downward.

thirst · 09/24/2010, 11:59 AM

Thanks Jeremy, for the response.

watsonj · 09/25/2010, 08:09 AM

I have a BB160 mini from Premium and find there is not much air being drawn in, I had expected a thick white column in the skimmer I rather have a 50/50 water foam mix.
you can easily identify the water line to foam ( there is a stark difference). Product is a watery skim in the cup but I think without a good foam production I wont get good results?, should the ozone port be plugged? does this make a difference.
Jon

thirst · 09/26/2010, 05:06 AM

so I am in the process of tuning the skimmer. I was wondering if the riser height can be TOO high. I am trying to wet-skim a but to "catch-up" from a period of about a week when the skimmer was off-line. What's the best method to wet-skim with a bk300-internal deluxe?

And also, any idea why my bk300 looks different than other bk300? My cone sections starts a lot lower than other bk300's ive seen.

cshutchinson · 09/29/2010, 04:12 PM

Here is my BK SM250 after about 6 or 7 days:

watsonj · 09/30/2010, 09:24 AM

I have had a BK self cleaning cup for my BK160 mini on order with premium aquatics for 3 weeks now and there is a confusion of, its in transit, its lost, dist not responding ext,ext,ext and no promise of a delivery date yet.
Does anyone know who might have this item in stock I can call?

jbanks · 09/30/2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cshutchinson

Here is my BK SM250 after about 6 or 7 days:

Wait till She breaks in. She'll be pulling a full cup a week!

tbone28 · 09/30/2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbone28

Another update of my SM250. I am one of the early adoptors of this line. Still going strong

This is a week's worth of dry skim

I forgot to mention that I have not once cleaned the inside of the skimmer body, so you can imagine how much better it'd be if I did so periodically. My skimmer maintenance includes weekly cleaning/emptying of skimmer cup and periodic vinegar baths of the pump.

pencil3 · 09/30/2010, 02:47 PM

Sounds like we are in the same boat, mine has been on order for 7 weeks now, I was told before I placed the order it would be 2 weeks....

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsonj

I have had a BK self cleaning cup for my BK160 mini on order with premium aquatics for 3 weeks now and there is a confusion of, its in transit, its lost, dist not responding ext,ext,ext and no promise of a delivery date yet.
Does anyone know who might have this item in stock I can call?

09/17/2010, 02:20 PM	#652
Creetin Limestone Cowboy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In a little place i like to call a little place. Posts: 4,552	Hey there he is! Welcome back! Skimmer is still rockin i see, __________________ If only common sense was common. Current Tank Info: 300 gal marineland deep

09/17/2010, 02:54 PM	#653
jbanks Lover of God's Creations Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,250	That's digusting Terry! Gotta love the Super Marin. Your earlier posts definitely helped me to come to a decision a few months back.. __________________ Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator

09/17/2010, 08:17 PM	#656
jbanks Lover of God's Creations Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,250	Terry, is that the actual water level you run the skimmer at? __________________ Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator

09/17/2010, 08:29 PM	#658
jbanks Lover of God's Creations Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,250	Wow.. I run mine right at the seam, where it starts to cone.... Where is the level of the bubbles in the neck when you start the skimmer? __________________ Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator

09/22/2010, 05:56 PM	#666
thirst Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,907	So I just got a BK 300 deluxe internal. The output is not supposed to be near the pump into right? But because of how my sump is, I can't easily turn the output to the the side. I could, but I can't attach the elbow, thereby causing the water to just exit horizontally and make a bit of a splash. Would performance be adversely affectedly if I used a slip union to extend the horizontal reach so that I can get to the other side of the skimmer and then use the elbow the have the water gently return to my sump? Thanks! Don't have the actual picture of it currently in operation with the elbow removed, but here are some pictures Last edited by thirst; 09/22/2010 at 06:19 PM.

09/17/2010, 01:48 PM	#651
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Another update of my SM250. I am one of the early adoptors of this line. Still going strong This is a week's worth of dry skim

09/17/2010, 03:01 PM	#654
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Looks outstanding!!!

09/17/2010, 05:17 PM	#655
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	looks better than it smells

09/17/2010, 08:19 PM	#657
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	yup, since day 1.

09/17/2010, 08:54 PM	#659
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Somewhere from the bottom of the neck to 1-2" up, depending on the day.

09/18/2010, 04:14 PM	#660
bayoupr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,308	My Mini 180 is pulling 52-55scfh or a little over 1500lph. I am in 9.5" of water and have so much air below the bubble plate that I am getting a build up of air that when it releases between the bubble plate and body, it is huge bubbles that shoot upward. I can't close the wedge pipe anymore because then my skimmer would flood. Right now my wedge pipe is closed about 40% and my water level in my skimmer is 1" below the max water level line (I can't run any higher than this). Would raising my skimmer up to 8.5" help me out with this problem? Isn't the rule of thumb that by running the skimmer in a lower level decreases the air draw? Maybe then I can close the wedge pipe more forcing the water level back up to where I run that with less air draw and maybe correcting this problem. Any thoughts on this?

09/20/2010, 12:30 PM	#662
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	You're running the Mini 180 too deep at 9.5" in my opinion. I would try 7.5", that should completely fix it.

09/20/2010, 12:46 PM	#663
bayoupr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,308	Will do, thanks

09/23/2010, 09:42 AM	#667
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	You will be just fine in extending the outlet, just as long as it does not have any vertical rise to it, just level horizontal, or downward.

09/24/2010, 11:59 AM	#668
thirst Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,907	Thanks Jeremy, for the response.

09/25/2010, 08:09 AM	#669
watsonj 10 & Over Club Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Minneapolis,mn Posts: 339	I have a BB160 mini from Premium and find there is not much air being drawn in, I had expected a thick white column in the skimmer I rather have a 50/50 water foam mix. you can easily identify the water line to foam ( there is a stark difference). Product is a watery skim in the cup but I think without a good foam production I wont get good results?, should the ozone port be plugged? does this make a difference. Jon

09/26/2010, 05:06 AM	#670
thirst Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,907	so I am in the process of tuning the skimmer. I was wondering if the riser height can be TOO high. I am trying to wet-skim a but to "catch-up" from a period of about a week when the skimmer was off-line. What's the best method to wet-skim with a bk300-internal deluxe? And also, any idea why my bk300 looks different than other bk300? My cone sections starts a lot lower than other bk300's ive seen.

09/29/2010, 04:12 PM	#671
cshutchinson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 219	Here is my BK SM250 after about 6 or 7 days: __________________ SPS ---> Sweet Perfect Smell Current Tank Info: 280 Gallon Starfire BK SM250 Lumen Bright Mini Wide x 3 400W Radium 20K CoralVue Dimmable Vortech MP40W ES x 4 Neptune Apex Zeovit Reef

09/30/2010, 09:24 AM	#672
watsonj 10 & Over Club Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Minneapolis,mn Posts: 339	I have had a BK self cleaning cup for my BK160 mini on order with premium aquatics for 3 weeks now and there is a confusion of, its in transit, its lost, dist not responding ext,ext,ext and no promise of a delivery date yet. Does anyone know who might have this item in stock I can call?