Bubble King 180 replacement pump. Bloody expensive.. Solutions?

[ultreef]

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.

[Chin_Lee]

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.

[ultreef]

Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

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.

[Chin_Lee]

yeah the quote on Boxing day was $230.......

[ultreef]

Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

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.

[Relect]

You could try modifying a vertex pump. $85 for block $35 for impeller. Did this on my euro reef and works great.

[Madreefer]

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.