Bubble Master Skimmers more info wanted???

[Charlie Davidson]

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[lvpd186]

I would find it hard to believe that a plastic wing-nut could break acrylic like that. You would think the wing-nut would break first, or worst case crack the acrylic, not break it off like that. IMO it looks like the person tried to pick it up by the output by force and it broke. BTW I am glad to see that the tube does have a small reinforcement on it (the small piece of acrylic that bonds it to the main body of the skimmer).

 

[seaturtle1255]

I skimmed through the thread but did not see an answer to this. I've heard that ATI has patented their threadwheel design. Is this true? If so, can anyone point me to a patent number? I'd like to see just what they've patented and how solid the patent is, particularly in the US.

 

[UCanDoIt]

I know that in order to avoid the return pipe breaking, we probably shouldn't lift the unit up by it when doing our 6 months or annual cleaning.

I just did a first cleaning on my Deltec skimmer and it is really hard to get the skimmer out of my sump w/o picking it up with one hand on the return pipe and the other on the open skimmer body (my collection cup off). There's no grip on the outside of the skimmer body. And it's heavy as the water doesn't empty out too quickly.

I think this is good feedback for ATi to consider taking a closer look on how they can re-enforce the return pipe and connection.

 

[CSS Reef]

All it seems to need is a PVC or acrylic gusset under the elbow like the ones under the H&S pumps. This will keep it from cracking...

 

[lvpd186]

Maybe I'm missing something, but wouldn't the piece of acrylic that is between the out-put and the body of the skimmer make it fairly strong and keep the joint from having pressure on it? You can see it in this pic.

 

[tacocat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8399104#post8399104 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lvpd186
Maybe I'm missing something, but wouldn't the piece of acrylic that is between the out-put and the body of the skimmer make it fairly strong and keep the joint from having pressure on it? You can see it in this pic.

I saw that, and I wouldn't worry about it. ASM skimmers are made from cooked pasta, and if they can take daily abuse, these skimmers can as well.

 

[ridetheducati]

I saw that, and I wouldn't worry about it. ASM skimmers are made from cooked pasta, and if they can take daily abuse, these skimmers can as well.

I resemble that comment.

 

[Charlie Davidson]

:lmao:

 

[orientalexpress]

I saw that, and I wouldn't worry about it. ASM skimmers are made from cooked pasta, and if they can take daily abuse, these skimmers can as well

Now that funny.


lapsan

 

[Newreeflady]

Hello,

I'm looking at the BM 150, and i've seen at least 3 posts with "accurate" measurements on these skimmers.

Does anyone have access to one? I would really like to get a measurement on these. Is it 18" tall or 20.5" tall? This makes a big difference when you're trying to fit something under your cabinet. Also, do they need just 2" clearance for removal of the cup?

Also, Roland, you mentioned the skimmer needed to be run at 3" to 6" sump level? Then, later mentioned something like 10" but maybe not for this skimmer. 3" to 6" is very low, what happens if it is run with higher sump level? I fear that the real height will be too tall for me to lift this up 6" (my water level is 12".)

Thanks!
Angela

 

[Roland Jacques]

Angela,
sorry for the confusion the 3"-6" I was talking about was water height differential. Between the water level in the sump and the water level inside the BM 250 skimmer. We were talking about the potential benefits of a recirc models over insumps. I was pointing out that 3"-6" would not have that big of a performance benefit compared to recirc benefit had by taller model skimmers.

10" is what I've read is he desired sump level for the 250 model. not sure on the 150 (i would think it should be close to the same) . personally with every insump skimmer I've used the higher the sump level the better the performance. sounds like your allready aware of just not leting the sump water be higher than the skimmer outlet. I have not seen much info on the 150 at all.

 

[Creetin]

It looks to be operated more like a euroreef/asm skimmer with ajustable standpipe. IMO Looks like a good design, similar to the BK mini

 

[Newreeflady]

Thanks! Now I just need to get the real height and i'll know whether it is going to be doable.

-Angela

 

[Creetin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8404529#post8404529 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Newreeflady
Thanks! Now I just need to get the real height and i'll know whether it is going to be doable.

-Angela

I would give greg at reefgeek a call. I am hoping he has the skimmers in by now.

 

[Creetin]

BTW Let us know if he has them in, LOL

 

[Vollekanne]

Hi,
here are the actual measurements:
ATI-website

We waterlevel should be between 15 and 25 cm.

That told me a owner of the BM150

greetings

vollekanne

 

[Newreeflady]

Vollekanne,

Any word on the performance of the BM150?

Thanks!
Angela

 

[Vollekanne]

Hi,
he owns the German version and is very satisfied

Vollekanne

 

[Roland Jacques]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8411187#post8411187 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Vollekanne
Hi,
he owns the German version and is very satisfied

Vollekanne

OK, thanks. One more thing.

what size tank does he have?
whats he keeping?
hows maintenance on the thread wheel?
how often does he clean the thread wheel?
how much differance does it make before and after cleaning?
.....?

Thorgh us dogs a bone, we're hungry over here. please