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Old 03-01-2013, 09:41 PM
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Default Bubble King 180 replacement pump. Bloody expensive.. Solutions?

So my motor block and impeller are toast. I have swapped components with a freinds' working pump and I can confirm that it is both parts.

The pricing I'm getting back on replacing the pump is atrocious. I may as well buy a brand new Vertex Omega for around the same price..

Has anyone found a cheaper solution for replacing this pump? Perhaps modified their skimmer to make it work.. I love my BK180! Would like to find a solution rather than turfing some perfectly good acrylic. Thx,

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Old 03-01-2013, 09:47 PM
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Same thing happened to me and i've been running skimmerless for 8 months now..... well not anymore since i've sold my setup.
But yes it was $230 just to replace the motor block. My impeller was OK (i think) but I was just too lazy and cheap to pay that money knowing i was going to sell soon.
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Old 03-01-2013, 10:17 PM
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The motor block was around $200. Or maybe even a little less. Not sure how much the impeller was. Maybe $100?

But for $300, you aren't going to get a better skimmer so I would replace those parts. Then you are good for many years.

FYI, motor block are warranty for 3 years if I remember correctly. Not 1 year like I've been told.
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Old 03-01-2013, 10:22 PM
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where were you getting the motor block for $200? I can buy a new motor block and sell the skimmer for $400 at this rate.
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where were you getting the motor block for $200? I can buy a new motor block and sell the skimmer for $400 at this rate.
Haha don't quote me cuz it's been awhile. Try JL. I ended getting mine replace under warranty.
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yeah the quote on Boxing day was $230.......
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yeah the quote on Boxing day was $230.......
i didn't get it on boxing day. but like i said, it's been awhile. So it must be my memory playing games. Sorry if i'm giving you wrong info.
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You could try modifying a vertex pump. $85 for block $35 for impeller. Did this on my euro reef and works great.
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Old 03-02-2013, 03:11 AM
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Hey try googling some of those Laguna pond pumps. There's apparently one out there that guys are replacing the Red Dragons with. I don't know the model number but its shaped like a hamburger. There's threads about it on that other website.
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^^^ Was just going to say this.
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