Bubble King skimmer is overflowing out of collection cup?

John Hartford · 02/13/2007, 10:38 PM

I did some maintenance tonight to my tank, which included cleaning my skimmer, mainly the collection cup. When I was done cleaning the skimmer, I put it back together and then when I turned the skimmer back on it began to overflow the collection cup. Has anyone else had this problem, with a Bubble King or any other skimmer for that matter?
I adjusted the pipes of the skimmer but nothing is working yet. Any suggestions?

John Hartford · 02/14/2007, 06:29 PM

Does anyone know where I can get some help with in regards to this issue?

hawaiianwargod · 02/14/2007, 06:33 PM

try this links: http://www.captiveoceans.com/mm5/mer...de=Bubble_King

or this: http://www.finsreef.com/help.php?section=business

reefkeeper2 · 02/14/2007, 07:12 PM

There is a red flange on the water intake of your pump. Turning it so that it protrudes farther out (counter clockwise I think) from the pump makes it suck in more air and less water. I had the same experience as you and found the solution by accident. Also make sure the air intake on the pump is not clogged with salt or debris.

John Hartford · 02/14/2007, 08:24 PM

Reefkeeper2 thank you! I fixed the problem and the skimmer is working great now. I took both of your suggestions and one of them must have fixed the problem. Thanks Again!

reefkeeper2 · 02/14/2007, 09:08 PM

No problem! We have the same skimmer. I love mine. I can tell just by looking at it if I need to clean that air intake or adjust that little flange. After 8 months I took it out to clean it and the pump had nothing on it. No buildup, no calcium deposits, nothing. When I remember soaking impellars in vinegar and getting spare parts for the pumps on the other skimmers I have owned, I am so glad I bought this!

02/13/2007, 10:38 PM	#1
John Hartford Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 256	Bubble King skimmer is overflowing out of collection cup? I did some maintenance tonight to my tank, which included cleaning my skimmer, mainly the collection cup. When I was done cleaning the skimmer, I put it back together and then when I turned the skimmer back on it began to overflow the collection cup. Has anyone else had this problem, with a Bubble King or any other skimmer for that matter? I adjusted the pipes of the skimmer but nothing is working yet. Any suggestions?

02/14/2007, 06:33 PM	#3
hawaiianwargod Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 11 54' N, 121 55' E Posts: 1,836	try this links: http://www.captiveoceans.com/mm5/mer...de=Bubble_King or this: http://www.finsreef.com/help.php?section=business __________________ "To be a successful reefer, one must master the art of mimicry" ~Hawaiianwargod~ [E] levated [L] evel [O] f [S] weetness Current Tank Info: 210+ - "G" Elos 160XL [~]

02/14/2007, 06:29 PM	#2
John Hartford Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 256	Does anyone know where I can get some help with in regards to this issue?

02/14/2007, 07:12 PM	#4
reefkeeper2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bridgewater, MA Posts: 1,234	There is a red flange on the water intake of your pump. Turning it so that it protrudes farther out (counter clockwise I think) from the pump makes it suck in more air and less water. I had the same experience as you and found the solution by accident. Also make sure the air intake on the pump is not clogged with salt or debris.

02/14/2007, 08:24 PM	#5
John Hartford Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 256	Reefkeeper2 thank you! I fixed the problem and the skimmer is working great now. I took both of your suggestions and one of them must have fixed the problem. Thanks Again!

02/14/2007, 09:08 PM	#6
reefkeeper2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bridgewater, MA Posts: 1,234	No problem! We have the same skimmer. I love mine. I can tell just by looking at it if I need to clean that air intake or adjust that little flange. After 8 months I took it out to clean it and the pump had nothing on it. No buildup, no calcium deposits, nothing. When I remember soaking impellars in vinegar and getting spare parts for the pumps on the other skimmers I have owned, I am so glad I bought this!