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PowermanKW
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So it has been about a week. Got my water level constant. The skimmate looks a little wet on my mini 160 on my regular stocked 90g. The water level is 8.25" from the top of the base plate. I guess 8 3/4 if it was sitting on it's feet.
This is after 3 days. So how does it look? Any suggestions for tuning?
This is after 3 days. So how does it look? Any suggestions for tuning?
PowermanKW
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I love the big collection cup. Much better than what I had. I just don't have much experience. I didn't think my EV-120 was maxed out with the load I have. So I didn't expect a huge difference in that regard.
It is plug and play, built like a tank, and feature rich. I'm very happy.
My only problem is it is a bit loud. It is sitting on some plastic and not on the rubber feet. I'm going to get something to take care of that tomorrow and hopefully some of my hum will go away.
Thanks for your help Mojo
It is plug and play, built like a tank, and feature rich. I'm very happy.
My only problem is it is a bit loud. It is sitting on some plastic and not on the rubber feet. I'm going to get something to take care of that tomorrow and hopefully some of my hum will go away.
Thanks for your help Mojo
PowermanKW
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Sweet. With my Herbie it will be so quiet. Right now the 160 is the loudest thing in my closet. I was just using something temporary till I got my water level figured out. I'll square it away today.
AquariumSpecialty
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We build acrylic stands for situations like that...no flexing and they look better. Putting a BK on eggcrate...I hope I don't miss out on any sleep tonight
Just kidding of course but I couldn't resist.
TheDogFather
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Average break in time?
Average break in time?
My BK mini 180 is in the sump so I'm now a member! W00T!
Sweet Jeebuz, this thing is really well built! I'm a big fan of German engineering and I can see why everyone is raving about Klaus's Volksabschäumer!
Initially my new 180 started making a bit of wet foam but after the first feeding it stopped foaming altogether and it's now been about 18 hours with no foam. The 180 sits in a constant 23cm (9") of water in the sump and the internal water level is at the recommended line and its creating lots of fine bubbles...
When can I expect it to resume foam production?
Cheers!
-TDF
(Ignore the foam level in the photo below, it's just to show the 180 in it's new home)
Average break in time?
My BK mini 180 is in the sump so I'm now a member! W00T!
Sweet Jeebuz, this thing is really well built! I'm a big fan of German engineering and I can see why everyone is raving about Klaus's Volksabschäumer!
Initially my new 180 started making a bit of wet foam but after the first feeding it stopped foaming altogether and it's now been about 18 hours with no foam. The 180 sits in a constant 23cm (9") of water in the sump and the internal water level is at the recommended line and its creating lots of fine bubbles...
When can I expect it to resume foam production?
Cheers!
-TDF
(Ignore the foam level in the photo below, it's just to show the 180 in it's new home)
TheDogFather
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14644337#post14644337 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jeremy B.
TDF - Give it a few days to break in. I would guess in a 24 - 48hrs you should start making some headway with it. Once it gets rocking you'll be extremely happy!
Thanks Jeremy. I have no doubt that I'll be happy with the BK 180, I'm just a little impatient...
Padrino
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picked up a BK mini 160 from a chinaman who bought it for his 40 gal. his sump was 8 in high ?? and i think he was always worred about overflowing so he sold it. it hasn't even broken in yet. i paid about 2/3 retail price. Not sure if i should put this on a 90 gal reef or install it on a 34 gal frag? Looking forward to seeing the results
bennyinca
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Re: Average break in time?
Re: Average break in time?
Alright, congrats on the skimmer
I just re-plumbed my sump this weekend and plugged in the bk mini. Awesome skimmer.
I noticed your bk mini has 2 stand pipes on top? Is the CA version different than the US version?
:thumbsup:
Re: Average break in time?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14643659#post14643659 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheDogFather
My BK mini 180 is in the sump so I'm now a member! W00T!
Sweet Jeebuz, this thing is really well built! I'm a big fan of German engineering and I can see why everyone is raving about Klaus's Volksabschäumer!
Initially my new 180 started making a bit of wet foam but after the first feeding it stopped foaming altogether and it's now been about 18 hours with no foam. The 180 sits in a constant 23cm (9") of water in the sump and the internal water level is at the recommended line and its creating lots of fine bubbles...
When can I expect it to resume foam production?
Cheers!
-TDF
(Ignore the foam level in the photo below, it's just to show the 180 in it's new home)
Alright, congrats on the skimmer
I just re-plumbed my sump this weekend and plugged in the bk mini. Awesome skimmer.
I noticed your bk mini has 2 stand pipes on top? Is the CA version different than the US version?
:thumbsup:
TheDogFather
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Re: Re: Average break in time?
Re: Re: Average break in time?
The 180 mini has only one stand pipe, the other is the air intake silencer...
Cheers!
-TDF
Re: Re: Average break in time?
The 180 mini has only one stand pipe, the other is the air intake silencer...
Cheers!
-TDF
TheDogFather
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I think your's is a first generation mini...
Deluxe vs Supermarin
Deluxe vs Supermarin
Anyone know the differences? Have you seen a review/comparison of the deluxe and the supermarin? I ordered the Supermarin (200), but I am wondering what I would get if I stepped up to the deluxe model. Thanks for the earlier info Klaus (&everyone else)!
Deluxe vs Supermarin
Anyone know the differences? Have you seen a review/comparison of the deluxe and the supermarin? I ordered the Supermarin (200), but I am wondering what I would get if I stepped up to the deluxe model. Thanks for the earlier info Klaus (&everyone else)!
TheDogFather
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14668032#post14668032 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wtac
Odd TDF, I bought the mini180 or 200 (can't remember) Oct 07 and it has two pipes like yours.
Great build BTW! All the best you you and T
W
Thanks!
Wow, I guess you're right. Two pipe is first gen. Oh well... Still awesome!
-TDF
Tabatha
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Welcome to the free world WTAC, nice to see you again!!! Biz must be crazy!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14668032#post14668032 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wtac
Odd TDF, I bought the mini180 or 200 (can't remember) Oct 07 and it has two pipes like yours.
Great build BTW! All the best you you and T
W
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