My steel stand is bolted to the floor so when I have my hands in the sump and my body touches the stand, I get a nasty shock!
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My steel stand is bolted to the floor so when I have my hands in the sump and my body touches the stand, I get a nasty shock!
That is why you don't go to China for pumps!
powder_blue
New member
Just received my DC150 this morning! I seriously do not want to put this thing in my sump. It's a work of art!
Klaus Jansen
.Registered Member
Hi Powder_blue
17-20 cm = 6,3 - 8 inches....
best Level was 8 inches, so the silicontube where coming out of the red tube, is underwater...
best regards ... Klaus
today we testing the new double Cones 130 ... it´s the same Pump and the best waterlevel is 20 cm / 8 inches.....
17-20 cm = 6,3 - 8 inches....
best Level was 8 inches, so the silicontube where coming out of the red tube, is underwater...
best regards ... Klaus
today we testing the new double Cones 130 ... it´s the same Pump and the best waterlevel is 20 cm / 8 inches.....
Guys, I've searched and found partial, mostly outdated answers, so I'm asking fresh. Please forgive 
I have 2 mini 160 and a mini 200, Gen 1, and all three have burnt out motors. I can't get a bank loan to replace them all, so what are my aftermarket options? The Laguna models all appear to be discontinued (1500 block).
Thanks.
I have 2 mini 160 and a mini 200, Gen 1, and all three have burnt out motors. I can't get a bank loan to replace them all, so what are my aftermarket options? The Laguna models all appear to be discontinued (1500 block).
Thanks.
azjohnny
Active member
The Laguna 1500 has now been replaced by a 1350 model
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24199
I see that in the catalog, but somehow 1350 sounds smaller than 1500
Does this work as well? Well enough? On the 200 model?
azjohnny
Active member
From what I have heard the 1350 has been improved with a microprocessor that helps reduce power draw, but about the same flow. There is a good chance you won't notice any difference
Is it the block or the impeller?. you can buy a replacement impeller and maybe that will work
Is it the block or the impeller?. you can buy a replacement impeller and maybe that will work
The blocks. Impellers all move freely, and I've swapped impellers to blocks to test. Two spin up for a few seconds, shut down. The third (RD 1500) won't even start spinning. Impellers clean, bearings spin freely, like new condition.
I'll try the 1350 and see how it works. Is that the pump to use for the 200 mini model as well? Block size is the same, but?
slief
RC Sponsor
You can still get the Max Flo 1500's...
Here is a source for them at $150.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laguna-Max-...729?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5405d11e51
Hello Klaus, I am in the same position as some of the previous posters. I have been waiting since early February for a warranty replacement pump and impeller for my BK Mini 180 GenII. Premium first sent me someone else's RD1500 pump which I had to return then the RD1000 they sent arrived damaged and Jeremy had damaged the impeller. So both were sent back and they say they are waiting to hear from you. This is ridiculous. I believe your company is much better than this.
I also have a new BK Mini 180 on order for many months now. Premium Aquatics keeps saying they are waiting for your company to supply the RD 1000 pump and impeller and that they are not able to get a delivery date for it or the new Skimmer. I have now sent Michelle at Premium aquatics 85 e-mails but am no further ahead. I would love to hear from you as waiting 7 months for a complete replacement pump assembly and a new skimmer is just wrong and I think the entire community here would agree. As I stated earlier, I believe in Bubble King and want to continue doing so but I need your help please Klaus. Hope to hear from you soon.
Phil.
I also have a new BK Mini 180 on order for many months now. Premium Aquatics keeps saying they are waiting for your company to supply the RD 1000 pump and impeller and that they are not able to get a delivery date for it or the new Skimmer. I have now sent Michelle at Premium aquatics 85 e-mails but am no further ahead. I would love to hear from you as waiting 7 months for a complete replacement pump assembly and a new skimmer is just wrong and I think the entire community here would agree. As I stated earlier, I believe in Bubble King and want to continue doing so but I need your help please Klaus. Hope to hear from you soon.
Phil.
Difficult to say. I've looked way back through this thread and some of the replies are quite fast and some are very slow. E-mails are another thing. I hope you have better success than me. :headwally:
Same story.... I purchased a BK 200 mini with RD3 speedy pump to replace a $200 skimmer that I had for some time for my 175 gl. After just 4 months the pump just stopped working.
Premium aquatics asked to return the pump to them and after few days , they told me that the pump will be replaced at no cost to me. ( I paid shipping) .
I did not expected anything else on a $1300 skimmer. That was 3 months ago and still no pump only excuses.
Emails to Royal.exclusive and Premium aquatics result in new delivery dates but always the date is changed.
I don't like to complaint but these is bad costumer service.
Premium aquatics asked to return the pump to them and after few days , they told me that the pump will be replaced at no cost to me. ( I paid shipping) .
I did not expected anything else on a $1300 skimmer. That was 3 months ago and still no pump only excuses.
Emails to Royal.exclusive and Premium aquatics result in new delivery dates but always the date is changed.
I don't like to complaint but these is bad costumer service.
moondoggy4
Team RC
^^^^ this is very troubling and I am sorry for your troubles reminds me of the way it was prior to Jeremy coming on board. So much for bringing BK to the states. I know that they are busy, but C/S is C/S.
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