MSX skimmer club

[Reef Reactor]

Hi, does anybody tried to put 2 bubble blaster 5000 to a msx300, msx350 or similar? Any experience?
Joe.

 

[Aquarist007]

my 250 max died today.6 yrs of constant service.

 

[Aquarist007]

my 250 max died today.6 yrs of constant service.

 

[Hal]

MSX300A: After 5 years of 24/7 operation, I had an issue with the motor surging and stalling. After vinegar bath, visual inspection, and cleaning I determined it was a problem with the motor windings. Ordered a new pump from MSX. John at MSX was helpful and knowledgable. Supposedly the new pump will use 40-50W vs my pump's 70-80W due to an improved design. It's always good to save some energy/money.

John said he's testing another pump design that is even better but he couldn't recommend it until the tests were over.

 

[dcmartinpc]

I have a MSX 200 but I modded it with the bubble blaster pump and a gate valve. It is a beast of a skimmer now

 

[connolly]

where can i order the mesh for a 200?

 

[jjvanb]

Do a search for 'enkamat' I think that's what many folks used to use. Looks like aqua cave still carries it. It's not for the 200 specifically since mesh is really a diy mod. Have you run mesh before? I don't think many still do, the extra air that it pulls is not worth the pump troubles it causes.

 

[AquamanE]

Need help. Reviving up an old thread.

I replaced the PSK 2500 pump last year, now I find the ceramic shaft broke. I'm having a hard time finding a replacement. Any ideas on a better pump, etc...?

I love the skimmer. I've had it for 8 years and has always been very effective.

 

[AquamanE]

i swapped my sicce for the bubble blaster and never looked back. the BB was a MUCH better pump imo, never failed to start and rocked the msx

Is replacing the sicce with a BB plug and play, or does it require mods? If so what? Thanks.

 

[bayoupr]

Why not replace it with the PSK1000 skimmer pump? Should be the same male threads as the 2500PSK. The 1000 took the place of the 2500.

 

[AquamanE]

Why not replace it with the PSK1000 skimmer pump? Should be the same male threads as the 2500PSK. The 1000 took the place of the 2500.

Thanks. That's good info.

 

[bayoupr]

I'm looking at the 2500 and I noticed that the outlet is female threaded and the 1000 is male threaded. Could be a problem unless there is an adapter for this.

 

[Bob Nell]

I replaced with 600. You will need an adapter as threads are different. Or, you can cut off threaded part from the 2500 to fit the 600.

 

[tangtang clown]

Bubble blaster 3000

 

[Cabj1970]

does anyone have a old pump for their MSX 200