BK selfcleaning head

drtrash · 07/21/2009, 04:07 PM

What is this and why does it cost $1000. Looking into getting a BK skimmer and saw this on vendors site. Why a $900 skimmer needs a 1K assessory is beyond me.

fishkid6692 · 07/21/2009, 05:03 PM

it prevents build up of skimmate. i have heard it makes the skimmer 30-40% more efficient. i don't really know if it's true. i assume it helps a lot. do i think it's worth $1000? idk about that either lol. maybe in a year or so i'll get one. or just upgrade to a bigger BK.

vanillagorila · 07/21/2009, 05:45 PM

what model BK are you going to get? I always like to see another local with a high end skimmer.

gcarroll · 07/21/2009, 05:55 PM

I think it is one of those things that you get if price does not matter. You could save a few hundred by going with the AquaDriver Universal version.

drtrash · 07/21/2009, 06:55 PM

Looking at a BK mini 160, alot of choices out there. Like I tech for the price

Carsten P · 07/24/2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally posted by fishkid6692
it prevents build up of skimmate. i have heard it makes the skimmer 30-40% more efficient. i don't really know if it's true. i assume it helps a lot. do i think it's worth $1000? idk about that either lol. maybe in a year or so i'll get one. or just upgrade to a bigger BK.

Hi fishkid6692,

yes it is true. The skimmer works constantly for a high performance level because no Layer of dirt destroy the foam in the neck. As a rule, you need to service your skimmer only every 3-6 weeks

regards
Carsten

BFG · 07/24/2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carsten P
Hi fishkid6692,

yes it is true. The skimmer works constantly for a high performance level because no Layer of dirt destroy the foam in the neck. As a rule, you need to service your skimmer only every 3-6 weeks

regards
Carsten

Service the skimmer as in cleaning the whole skimmer or just the collection cup?

nikon187 · 07/24/2009, 11:19 AM

the cup will have to be cleaned every couple of days. The skimmer every couple months

amore169 · 07/24/2009, 11:58 AM

I have the BK 300 Deluxe Internal but I think having the SCH is a good choice to people that can afford it, for what I read u get a better performance by keeping the head of the collection cup clean, but I can't afford it my wife would kill me if I were to buy it.

gcarroll · 07/24/2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by nikon187
the cup will have to be cleaned every couple of days. The skimmer every couple months

I was under the impression that with the SCH your frequency for cleaning the cup is reduced. If not I see no benefit for myself in getting one.

fishkid6692 · 07/24/2009, 01:17 PM

i think he meant if you don't have the SCH.

Carsten P · 07/25/2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally posted by nikon187
the cup will have to be cleaned every couple of days. The skimmer every couple months

Hi Matt,

exact

These are approximately the standard maintenance intervals if no SCH is used !

But please note. I think most have already made this experience.

If you clean your skimmer by hand with freshwater it needs some time till it works again well. The rotation nozzle of the SkimClean use skimmer-seawater and the Skimmer works with uninterruptedly 100% performance. The "surface tension" at the contact pipe Surface (neck) remains constant!

regards
Carsten

07/21/2009, 04:07 PM	#1
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	BK selfcleaning head What is this and why does it cost $1000. Looking into getting a BK skimmer and saw this on vendors site. Why a $900 skimmer needs a 1K assessory is beyond me.

07/21/2009, 05:03 PM	#2
fishkid6692 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: danbury, CT Posts: 3,193	it prevents build up of skimmate. i have heard it makes the skimmer 30-40% more efficient. i don't really know if it's true. i assume it helps a lot. do i think it's worth $1000? idk about that either lol. maybe in a year or so i'll get one. or just upgrade to a bigger BK. __________________ ~matt~ Current Tank Info: 180g - 4' by 3' by 2'. bubbleking mini 180, apex controller, (2) vortech mp40's, phosban reactor, geissmen moonlight fixture

07/21/2009, 05:45 PM	#3
vanillagorila It stings the nostrils Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 1,862	what model BK are you going to get? I always like to see another local with a high end skimmer. __________________ "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" Current Tank Info: 60g cube, Elite Aquatics cube sump, ATB 840, AI Hydra 26 x2

07/21/2009, 05:55 PM	#4
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	I think it is one of those things that you get if price does not matter. You could save a few hundred by going with the AquaDriver Universal version. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

07/24/2009, 11:19 AM	#8
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	the cup will have to be cleaned every couple of days. The skimmer every couple months __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

07/21/2009, 06:55 PM	#5
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	Looking at a BK mini 160, alot of choices out there. Like I tech for the price

07/24/2009, 11:58 AM	#9
amore169 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,250	I have the BK 300 Deluxe Internal but I think having the SCH is a good choice to people that can afford it, for what I read u get a better performance by keeping the head of the collection cup clean, but I can't afford it my wife would kill me if I were to buy it. __________________ Arnie. Current Tank Info: 400 Gallon Starphire Rimless. 8 A360WE Kessils with controller. Sfiligoi Infinity DDE 6X250 light fixture. Bubble King Internal 300 Deluxe. 215 Gallon Oceanic Starphire Ultimate FOWRL. 34 Gallon Solana.

07/24/2009, 01:17 PM	#11
fishkid6692 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: danbury, CT Posts: 3,193	i think he meant if you don't have the SCH. __________________ ~matt~ Current Tank Info: 180g - 4' by 3' by 2'. bubbleking mini 180, apex controller, (2) vortech mp40's, phosban reactor, geissmen moonlight fixture