Bubble King

[GTR]

IF you get a external skimmer you will not want to go back to one in the sump.

Depends on how big your sump is.

I've run external skimmers in the past but alwyas feel the need to have the drain line run into the sump in case the skimmer goes nuts and overflows.

In my situation now it would be harder to deal with an external than internal. Having the abilty to adjust dwell would be nice but to be honest the BK 300 internal screams on my 350g. I wouldn't want it to work any better.

SteveU

 

[GTR]

Klaus... Do I understand you will have a DC pump for internal models availabe sometime?

Can that be used as an upgrade on current models?

If so... can I install a regular impeller in the Red Dragon to use the pump for circulation?

Thanks...
SteveU

 

[moonpod]

Fliger uses external skimmers now. Retrofits for the bks already onorder?? Is that what I hear??

 

[GTR]

Chuck...
I think the pump is sometime away before real production begins.

I don't know why I want it other than I think it looks like another piece of reef equipment built like a tank. not a fish tank either...

Did you get the RD?, I can't remember. If so how are you using it?

SteveU

 

[Klaus Jansen]

Klaus... Do I understand you will have a DC pump for internal models availabe sometime?

Can that be used as an upgrade on current models?

If so... can I install a regular impeller in the Red Dragon to use the pump for circulation?

Thanks...
SteveU

Dear Steve..
yes, thats the next generation for the future project.... we develop a DC underwater motor for adjustable mechanical handling capacity from 0 to 5,000 gph. The motor is infinitely variably with a potentiometer, extremely quiet and ' with very little Energyconsumption. So i hope, in next year, we can used a DC motor with regular impeller. We want see..
The first DC motor is running at MACNA on a Bubble King 500 external...so the custumers can play on MACNA with the Poti...

regards... Klaus

 

[Fliger]

Klaus, since you guys have so much R&D, can you give your opinion on whether a re-circulating skimmer will outperform an in-sump skimmer?

Regards,

David

 

[Klaus Jansen]

To the BK experts: Is there a difference in performance of internal vs external? Is either one more easily adjustable, more difficult to work with? Would I need a lot of special plumbing, extra parts like valves/etc if I were to get an external?

Thanks,

David

David,
if you can connected direct from Tankpipe..... so you can save the external pump

look the picture... directly-pipes from Aquarium... thats possible

Regards to USA... Klaus

400 external

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300 external...

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[RGibson]

Klaus will a recirculating skimmer do better than one is not recirculating?

 

[Klaus Jansen]

Klaus will a recirculating skimmer do better than one is not recirculating?

@RGibson...

no difference....both models have their advantages and disadvantages... only the internals :it is to be attached more simply it... plug in the filter and switched on...:rollface:

best regards... Klaus

 

[Versus]

Klaus , I will never be able to afford one of your skimmers but I do have to say that you are an engineering genius .

Alough I am very surprized about the "bubble plate" Wouldnt these just push bubbles closer togethor causing larger bubbles?

 

[Adobo]

I really appreaciate your efforts in bringing products that are leap forward in technology and performance, even though they are beyond what my pockets can afford.

Perhaps some american skimmer manufacturers can take note; there is more to building good skimmers than hanging a needle wheel pump to piece of tube acrylic.

 

[GTR]

Alough I am very surprized about the "bubble plate" Wouldnt these just push bubbles closer togethor causing larger bubbles?

IMO the plate is to reduce turbulance in the chamber and is needed. If it's making the bubbles larger I don't see it from this pic.

SteveU

 

[Beenalongtime79]

It's my impression that the DC motor assembly w/ potentiometer will probably be close to 1000 dollars a pop, and that's production costs, the user may pay 1500 to 2000 dollars for just that aspect... so in the end, you could easily be paying 4000 bucks just for the smallest model w/ this thing on it...

Care to comment on costs Klaus, just ballpark figures as I'm sure you haven't hammered out the exact price yet Just like Tunze, you are making great strides forward in the hobby of reefkeeping.

Peace,
John H.

 

[NAGA]

Hey Rufio,

when are you coming up here to Annapolis? Thought you'd make it up here by now :rollface:

 

[Beenalongtime79]

Hey Naga,

I really want to check out that sucker, but I'm afraid I would come back home and cry in shame because of my inferior skimmer. Hehe

The real reason is that I've been crazy busy my third year of med school and only really get off about 1 weekend per month and that time is spent w/ the lady friend. She would be none too happy if I passed up a solid free weekend w/ her to see a skimmer in action (even if it is a super sweet BK). Hehe.

Actually, I think I may wait until you've got one of these DC motors AND if I ever can find the time. I think that would really be stunning to see and I think this is really the next step for the skimmer! All Klaus really needs is to throw on an airflow meter, air valve and an automatic washdown feature and the skimmer would really be hands off from then on...

Is it bad when I'm deciding which specialty I should go into, just so I can afford this hobby!?

Peace,
John

 

[Heinz]

Is it bad when I'm deciding which specialty I should go into, just so I can afford this hobby!?

Peace,
John [/B]

not at all John

 

[Klaus Jansen]

Klaus , I will never be able to afford one of your skimmers but I do have to say that you are an engineering genius .

Alough I am very surprized about the "bubble plate" Wouldnt these just push bubbles closer togethor causing larger bubbles?

@Versus,
the time in the Bubbleplate is to short for building big bubbles. The bubbles remain small...

regards to USA ... Klaus

 

[Adobo]

Herr Jansen,

Grüße von Kalifornien. Verzeihen Sie bitte meinem Deutschen. Der Text, den Sie Messwert sind, wird von Englisch zum deutschen ÃÅ"œbersetzungshilfsmittel erzeugt, also ist es wahrscheinlich, daß die Sätze herüber in eine merkwürdige Weise kommen können. Ihre Bemühungen, wenn man erfinderische Produkte produziert, werden gut in den Vereinigten Staaten geschätzt. Als solcher, sind viele an Ihrer Meinung über einige Themen interessiert. Einer der vorhergehenden Pfosten fragt ungefähr, ob internes oder externes Abschäumer besser durchführt. Ihre Antwort war, daß beide ihren Vorteil und Nachteil hat. Würden Sie sich interessieren, um zu teilen die Details von, was die Vorteile für jedes sind?

Dank,

Ted

Note: Just being creative here... Translation of the above text below:
Mr. Jansen,

Greetings from California. Please forgive my German. The text you are reading is generated from an English to German translation tool so it is likely that the sentences may come across in a strange manner. Your efforts in producing innovative products are well appreciated in the United States. As such, many are interested in your opinion on several topics. One of the previous posts asks about whether internal or external skimmer performs better. Your reply was that both has their advantage and disadvantage. Would you care to share the details of what are the advantages for each?

Thanks,

Ted

 

[Klaus Jansen]

@Adobo,...

your translation-german is better, as my school-english..:eek2:

so i think, from Skimmerpower it give not difference internal or external modells. Internal modell is easy for starting with first BK. External Modells must connected with PVC-pipes, outside the filter. External modells need a Watercirculationpump from Filter, or a pipe directly from tank. In Europe we sells 60 % internal modells and 40 % externals. It is a decision, how much place is in the Filtersump. I cannot say, which skimer is better.

best regards... Klaus

 

[Fliger]

So Klaus, you don't put much into the "dwell time" theory, since water turns over much slower in the external than the internal?

Also - would you say the 300 External has been changed much since the first few "problems" on this thread arose? Are they easier to find the sweetspot? I have owned 3 high end large external skimmers so am somewhat familiar with finding the sweetspot, but Bubble Kings seem a little more finicky.

Is your factory in Cologne? One of my best friends family lives there and we're going out to visit next April. Would love to see the facility if that's at all possible!