BK supermarin 250 - just received

maron6977 · #1 07-07-2015, 02:52 AM

Just received a bubble king supermarin 250 , used .
Got a couple questions :
1st , the skimmer cup just sits on body ??? Doesn't that seem to leak ? I'm just trying it in the sink with vinegar . It's dripping but seal is probably not as soft as new .
Mark

Skimmer Juice · #2 07-07-2015, 03:07 AM

the collection cup should thread into the skimmer body

maron6977 · #3 07-07-2015, 03:09 AM

That's what I was expecting . Nope . But I'll have second look . Didn't see any thread portion .
Older version ???

maron6977 · #4 07-07-2015, 03:12 AM

Ya - no threads anywhere . Just a lip to fit it onto, & on top surface , it has a o-ring to sit on , for a seal

Aquattro · #5 07-07-2015, 03:23 AM

I don't think they thread. My BK just sits in the tube. Different model, but I think they all just sit. Some people here have these models, they'll chime in soon enough

maron6977 · #6 07-07-2015, 03:28 AM

Thanks .
It isn't a problem if it drips - in sump & the crap ends up in the cup !!
Just thought it was a weird design , but great for limited clearance .

mikepclo · #7 07-07-2015, 04:35 AM

I've only seen the mini's without thread. Unless it's older model. Can you post a pic?

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Was4neB4ka4/maxresdefault.jpg

sphelps · #8 07-07-2015, 05:09 AM

It just sits on, may drip slightly but doesn't effect its operation. My favorite feature of my sm was how the cup just sits on the neck, no treads or friction fit to deal with when the cup is full. Give it a chance, you'll see.

maron6977 · #9 07-07-2015, 05:13 AM

Awesome thanks . Any other tips on use or setup ??
I'm running a Vertex IN-180 right now . But purchased this one for a new tank build.

sphelps · #10 07-07-2015, 05:14 AM

Not from me, pretty straight forward.