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Apr 24, 2014
tonybwill wrote
Just got the bh1000. So far so good, Started skimming the same day. Lovin it. Lol. Just curious, I've read a few folks stating that the bh1000 will overflow if the electric goes out and come back on. If so, is there a way to avoid this. Thx. in advance!
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Apr 24, 2014
Carlos agent wrote
Yes, you need to prime the skimmer so it does not have that issue.

To prime the skimmer do the following:

1. Turn off skimmer
2. Remove air silencer
3. With your thumb, plug the air hose so no air gets pulled into the skimmer
4. Turn on the skimmer
5. Let the skimmer fill up and run for a few minutes while keeping an eye on the inside and outflow of the skimmer. There should not be any air bubbles coming in/out of the skimmer. If you do, there may be an air leak and you need to tighten up the joints (manually, never use tools)
6. Once there is only water going in and out of the skimmer and it does not overflow (as it should not), then you can release the air hose and let air back into the skimmer.
7. Install the air silencer back and make sure you mount it up above water level.

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Apr 29, 2014
tonybwill wrote
Thx Carlos,
Gr8 skimmer. Started skimming right away. Didn't have to break in. Also thanks for responding right away. Best hob on the market. I'm extremely pleased. Love it.....
Tony Williams
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May 07, 2014
Jon wrote
I'm having the same problem with my BH2000. I turn the air valve completely of and there are no bubbles. I still get some overflow when I turn the pump off then on again. It only overflows for a second then runs fine, but I'm having clean water up every time.

Thanks,
Jon
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May 07, 2014
Carlos agent wrote
Please remove the filter sponges inside the skimmer and try it. See if the problem is the sponge.
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May 29, 2014
Lisa Bohnwagner wrote
I have the BH2000 - had it for 2 yrs or so - and it's done a great job. Recently I bought a sand-sifting goby and within a day or two the skimmer began overflowing. I thought it had something to do with the gunk the fish was releasing from the sand into the water so I did several large water changes to no avail. Then I realized that the sponge was completely gunked up. I removed it and the skimmer is running like normal again. Can I leave the sponge out permanently or should I clean it daily and put it back in? Also, in that same chamber (3rd, output chamber) there is a bubble plate sitting vertically on the bottom. It doesn't appear to be doing anything. Where should that bubble plate be? Is it necessary?

Thanks!
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May 29, 2014
Jeremy Rykiel agent wrote
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Lisa.
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May 30, 2014
Lisa Bohnwagner wrote
That doesn't answer my question. Can I leave the sponge out permanently or should I clean it every day and put it back in? Also, in that same chamber (3rd, output chamber) there is a bubble plate sitting vertically on the bottom. It doesn't appear to be doing anything. Where should that bubble plate be? Is it necessary?

Thanks!
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May 30, 2014
Jeremy Rykiel agent wrote
It is not a bubble plate. The part is a plate that rests at the bottom under the sponge or bag of media. You do not have to run the sponge in the last chamber. Otherwise if you want to use it you will need to clean it regularly. If the sponge is not used and you are not going to place anything in the last compartment you do not have to have the plate installed as it will not serve a function.
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May 30, 2014
Lisa Bohnwagner wrote
Excellent! Thanks so much!