Bubble Blaster on ASM G4?

el aguila · 11/14/2010, 06:22 PM

Anyone ever put a bubble blaster pump on a G4?

I recently purchased the skimmer here on RC, and the pump volute and venturi arrived broken. I have never used this skimmer. Trying to decide on going with a bigger Sedra 9000 or 15000, or putting a 3000 Bubble Blaster with a bubble plate.

Any input?

naterealbig · 11/14/2010, 06:29 PM

I've never put a bubble blaster on an ASM, but if I were a betting man I'd be betting on the Bubble Blaster pump. The 3000 model I believe pulls around 75 SCFH. I'm sure many will say that the Sedra was "made" to match the G4 body, but I've seen a G4x running a stock Sedra and it was far from impressive. I have an octopus skimmer running an HY2000 and it's a beast. I think the BB will turn your G4 into a beast as well. HTH.

Porcupinepuffer · 11/15/2010, 07:06 AM

I believe you're going to have a monster if you modify it to use a bubble blaster 3000 with a bubble plate... I'd do it. I launched my gen1 red dragon pump out the window of my bubbleking 180 in place of a bubble blaster 2000. Now I have a bk-180 on steroids.

Chris27 · 11/15/2010, 08:11 AM

Throw it on there, the bubble blasters are great performers!

poolkeeper1 · 11/15/2010, 08:22 AM

I had a 3000 on a Vertex IN250, It Rocked one of the best skimmers i've had.
Bill

el aguila · 11/15/2010, 06:44 PM

Well I'm waiting to settle for shipping damages, as soon as that is done you all helped me decide to do what I already wanted to do BUBBLE BLASTER!!!!!

I was hoping that someone would chime in that had done it before to let me know if there was any plumbing, etc issues.

I'll post some pics here once it is running.

warren thomas · 11/16/2010, 06:19 PM

just tagging along very interesting thread

Misled · 11/16/2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el aguila

I'll post some pics here once it is running.

Please do. I'm still running the 5000 on my g-3. It can't last forever.

Mike de Leon · 11/17/2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupinepuffer

I believe you're going to have a monster if you modify it to use a bubble blaster 3000 with a bubble plate... I'd do it. I launched my gen1 red dragon pump out the window of my bubbleking 180 in place of a bubble blaster 2000. Now I have a bk-180 on steroids.

Where did you get yours, in Ontario??

Porcupinepuffer · 11/25/2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

Where did you get yours, in Ontario??

I ordered it off a website in the states. I believe it came to about $200. Shipping and everything. I can't remember if I got reamed by customs or not.

11/14/2010, 06:22 PM	#1
el aguila Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 497	Bubble Blaster on ASM G4? Anyone ever put a bubble blaster pump on a G4? I recently purchased the skimmer here on RC, and the pump volute and venturi arrived broken. I have never used this skimmer. Trying to decide on going with a bigger Sedra 9000 or 15000, or putting a 3000 Bubble Blaster with a bubble plate. Any input?

11/14/2010, 06:29 PM	#2
naterealbig Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,252	I've never put a bubble blaster on an ASM, but if I were a betting man I'd be betting on the Bubble Blaster pump. The 3000 model I believe pulls around 75 SCFH. I'm sure many will say that the Sedra was "made" to match the G4 body, but I've seen a G4x running a stock Sedra and it was far from impressive. I have an octopus skimmer running an HY2000 and it's a beast. I think the BB will turn your G4 into a beast as well. HTH. __________________ My skimmate has notes of saffron, and a hint of lilac.

11/15/2010, 07:06 AM	#3
Porcupinepuffer Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 299	I believe you're going to have a monster if you modify it to use a bubble blaster 3000 with a bubble plate... I'd do it. I launched my gen1 red dragon pump out the window of my bubbleking 180 in place of a bubble blaster 2000. Now I have a bk-180 on steroids. __________________ 120g AGA~145lbs Haitian LR~DA RK2 Controler~2x 14k 250 DE MH's~2x Ovrflows~96W Actnics~Mag 12 Rturn~Modified BKing 180 Skimer~Phsban Ractr~GEO Kalk Ractr~Powerheads:MP40w/Seio 820/modified Psweep 270 Current Tank Info: 120 AGA

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