Bubble Master Skimmers more info wanted??? - Page 15

Creetin · 11/01/2006, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the pics, I hope it works out for ya. If you just need a inch out to get the cup past the sump i would cut that bad boy down. (Sump)

Maximus · 11/01/2006, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Creetin
Thanks for the pics, I hope it works out for ya. If you just need a inch out to get the cup past the sump i would cut that bad boy down. (Sump)

I may do this although I'm not sure if it's worth the effort of cutting the sump, and taking everything apart.

UCanDoIt · 11/01/2006, 08:36 PM

Maximus, congrats on being the first to receive yours!!!

Sorry about the height.

If you only need 1/4", try sanding down the skimmer cup edge, that should work.

If you need more than that, maybe work with the sump instead.

Mchava · 11/01/2006, 08:37 PM

Thanks againg for the pictures. Before you start cutting it down(skimmer). See if that would effect any kind of warranty on it. It would be a shame if you could not be able to make it work for you.

Maximus · 11/01/2006, 08:39 PM

I defintely dont plan on cutting the skimmer cup. If I cut anything, it would be the sump.

Jim_S · 11/01/2006, 08:41 PM

Yeah, great pics. Thanks.

I hope you are able to dial it in. Maybe you can look into a taller stand? I did a switch like that a few years back. It sucked, but I was much happier in the end. Good luck!!

Jim

Lunchbucket · 11/01/2006, 08:41 PM

dang didn't know i missed this!! i'm along for the ride now!!

such small footprint!! veyr nice

need to read the whole thing and do some researching

Lunchbucket

Creetin · 11/01/2006, 08:43 PM

I am with max, I wouldnt cut the skimmer down. Just borrow a rotozip and cut er down.

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 08:46 PM

Maximus, im bumed for you also bro.
You ought to sleep on it you may think of something. how much more room do you need?

Thanks, for the good photos

I can see where the elbow of concern has a solid piece of acrylic on it for extra support, it should be real strong the way they have it. i'm not concerned about that any more

smjtkj · 11/01/2006, 08:47 PM

Can we get some pics of the pumps? I would like to see the intake side to see what they did with the threadwheel. Also where does the pumps suck water in?

Maximus · 11/01/2006, 08:50 PM

Here's the problem:

Sorry if this doesn't look clear. Basically, once I put the skimmer in the sump (which requires 6hrs of work!

), I wont be able to take the cup out of my stand. I have the clearance on top (just barely) but because of the tall sump, tall cup and low stand, the cup will not come out.

Quatro · 11/01/2006, 08:50 PM

I was half-joking about cutting up the skimmer. I think it would affect it's ability to skim if you shave down the, oh what's the proper term?, the central cylindar that the bubbles travel up to get into the collection cup. That is a specific length and should remain the factory height to produce the desired "wetness" of skimming.

Hope it works out Sang!

Looks like you've got some work ahead of you for this weekend! I'd cut the sump if I were you, heck it's only about 7 inches wide and only a few inches tall to get that collection cup out, right?

Cut it, cut it, cut it!!!! LOL. Good luck bro!

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 08:53 PM

venturi pics also would be good also

Mike,
Any to updates on your skimmer thread

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 08:54 PM

Max, cant you just take the lid off first, then remove the cup? man it looks like should work

Maximus · 11/01/2006, 08:55 PM

Lid wont make a difference. I need to shave off about 3.5" off my sump for it to work.

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 08:58 PM

OH i see now, im a little slow

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 09:01 PM

So the edge of the sump is to high. how tall is the cup? how much would you have to cut off your sump rim?

neotekz · 11/01/2006, 09:03 PM

i wonder why they didn;t make the cup with a union, 2 inch is quite a bit of clearance

Maximus · 11/01/2006, 09:03 PM

Yes, the top edge of the sump is too high. I would need to cut off around 3.5" off the top of the sump. The cup is exactly 8.5" tall.

LA-Lawman · 11/01/2006, 09:04 PM

is the sump acrylic.... wy not notch it for cup removal only..... if you plan your water hieght accordingly.... no biggie..... or get a larger sump.....

Maximus · 11/01/2006, 09:06 PM

Yeah, I just turned off my power and when it goes out, the water level ends up around 3" from the top of the sump.

Aqua Keepers · 11/01/2006, 09:12 PM

Ok I just found this thread and I'm in for a read, but where are you getting these. I see reefgeek has a pic and a coming soon thing, but no info.

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 09:12 PM

Do you have room for a remote second sump just for the skimmer?

I've done this before it good bit of work but something to consider. it might be even easyer than removing your current sump

A 10 gallon tank is all you need. it should fit right in it. it an idea

I sill say talk about it tonight, but don't cut any thing until you sleep on it.

Roland Jacques · 11/01/2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pito
Ok I just found this thread and I'm in for a read, but where are you getting these. I see reefgeek has a pic and a coming soon thing, but no info.

you have to call them there back orderd

Aqua Keepers · 11/01/2006, 09:18 PM

Dam, I guess you boys are expecting good things here. Let me get to reading. Is there a price guide posted in the thread somewhere or do I gotta call?

11/01/2006, 08:32 PM	#351
Creetin Limestone Cowboy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In a little place i like to call a little place. Posts: 4,552	Thanks for the pics, I hope it works out for ya. If you just need a inch out to get the cup past the sump i would cut that bad boy down. (Sump) __________________ If only common sense was common. Current Tank Info: 300 gal marineland deep

11/01/2006, 08:37 PM	#354
Mchava Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 4,352	Thanks againg for the pictures. Before you start cutting it down(skimmer). See if that would effect any kind of warranty on it. It would be a shame if you could not be able to make it work for you. __________________ Mario

11/01/2006, 08:39 PM	#355
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	I defintely dont plan on cutting the skimmer cup. If I cut anything, it would be the sump. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/01/2006, 08:41 PM	#356
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	Yeah, great pics. Thanks. I hope you are able to dial it in. Maybe you can look into a taller stand? I did a switch like that a few years back. It sucked, but I was much happier in the end. Good luck!! Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

11/01/2006, 08:41 PM	#357
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	dang didn't know i missed this!! i'm along for the ride now!! such small footprint!! veyr nice need to read the whole thing and do some researching Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

11/01/2006, 08:36 PM	#353
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	Maximus, congrats on being the first to receive yours!!! Sorry about the height. If you only need 1/4", try sanding down the skimmer cup edge, that should work. If you need more than that, maybe work with the sump instead.

11/01/2006, 08:43 PM	#358
Creetin Limestone Cowboy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In a little place i like to call a little place. Posts: 4,552	I am with max, I wouldnt cut the skimmer down. Just borrow a rotozip and cut er down. __________________ If only common sense was common. Current Tank Info: 300 gal marineland deep

11/01/2006, 08:46 PM	#359
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	Maximus, im bumed for you also bro. You ought to sleep on it you may think of something. how much more room do you need? Thanks, for the good photos I can see where the elbow of concern has a solid piece of acrylic on it for extra support, it should be real strong the way they have it. i'm not concerned about that any more __________________ Roland

11/01/2006, 08:47 PM	#360
smjtkj Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 862	Can we get some pics of the pumps? I would like to see the intake side to see what they did with the threadwheel. Also where does the pumps suck water in?

11/01/2006, 08:50 PM	#361
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Here's the problem: Sorry if this doesn't look clear. Basically, once I put the skimmer in the sump (which requires 6hrs of work!), I wont be able to take the cup out of my stand. I have the clearance on top (just barely) but because of the tall sump, tall cup and low stand, the cup will not come out. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/01/2006, 08:50 PM	#362
Quatro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 541	I was half-joking about cutting up the skimmer. I think it would affect it's ability to skim if you shave down the, oh what's the proper term?, the central cylindar that the bubbles travel up to get into the collection cup. That is a specific length and should remain the factory height to produce the desired "wetness" of skimming. Hope it works out Sang! Looks like you've got some work ahead of you for this weekend! I'd cut the sump if I were you, heck it's only about 7 inches wide and only a few inches tall to get that collection cup out, right? Cut it, cut it, cut it!!!! LOL. Good luck bro!

11/01/2006, 08:53 PM	#363
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	venturi pics also would be good also Mike, Any to updates on your skimmer thread __________________ Roland

11/01/2006, 08:54 PM	#364
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	Max, cant you just take the lid off first, then remove the cup? man it looks like should work __________________ Roland

11/01/2006, 08:55 PM	#365
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Lid wont make a difference. I need to shave off about 3.5" off my sump for it to work. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/01/2006, 08:58 PM	#366
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	OH i see now, im a little slow __________________ Roland

11/01/2006, 09:01 PM	#367
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	So the edge of the sump is to high. how tall is the cup? how much would you have to cut off your sump rim? __________________ Roland

11/01/2006, 09:03 PM	#368
neotekz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ottawa, Ontario Posts: 698	i wonder why they didn;t make the cup with a union, 2 inch is quite a bit of clearance

11/01/2006, 09:03 PM	#369
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Yes, the top edge of the sump is too high. I would need to cut off around 3.5" off the top of the sump. The cup is exactly 8.5" tall. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/01/2006, 09:04 PM	#370
LA-Lawman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Cal - Ventura County Posts: 303	is the sump acrylic.... wy not notch it for cup removal only..... if you plan your water hieght accordingly.... no biggie..... or get a larger sump..... __________________ -ben -------- "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." -Confucius Current Tank Info: 180g AGA RR, 3 250w DE 14k , 2 160w VHO actinics, ATI BM250 skimmer,RM media reactor, LifeReef LCR-1 CaRX

11/01/2006, 09:06 PM	#371
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Yeah, I just turned off my power and when it goes out, the water level ends up around 3" from the top of the sump. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/01/2006, 09:12 PM	#372
Aqua Keepers Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 2,915	Ok I just found this thread and I'm in for a read, but where are you getting these. I see reefgeek has a pic and a coming soon thing, but no info.

11/01/2006, 09:12 PM	#373
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	Do you have room for a remote second sump just for the skimmer? I've done this before it good bit of work but something to consider. it might be even easyer than removing your current sump A 10 gallon tank is all you need. it should fit right in it. it an idea I sill say talk about it tonight, but don't cut any thing until you sleep on it. __________________ Roland Last edited by Roland Jacques; 11/01/2006 at 09:24 PM.

11/01/2006, 09:18 PM	#375
Aqua Keepers Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 2,915	Dam, I guess you boys are expecting good things here. Let me get to reading. Is there a price guide posted in the thread somewhere or do I gotta call?