Using bubbleking mini 180 with avast marine skimmate locker

[Davy Jones]

I am looking to add a skimmate locker from avast marine to my setup.

The skimmer I have is the Bubble King mini 180. This thing is amazing, and pulls out tons of crud. Love it! With that said, the drain on the skimmer cup is literally just a hole in the cup and a silicone plug, so I am not sure of any way to attach the skimmer to the locker..

If anyone has done this before, please let me know! or if you have any ideas on how to accomplish this!

 

[jradishness]

Just did a quick search of your skimmer.

hoses(tubes) & outlets(cleanouts)

hoses(tubes) and outlets(cleanouts) for royal exclusiv products

royalexclusiv.net

Looks like the plug you’re referencing is described as a clean out plug, so might not be designed for draining like you want. That said, I wouldn’t hesitate to try to jam a 10mm (or 9mm? see link above) silicone hose in there to retrofit the skimmate locker.

 

[Davy Jones]

Just did a quick search of your skimmer.

hoses(tubes) & outlets(cleanouts)

hoses(tubes) and outlets(cleanouts) for royal exclusiv products

royalexclusiv.net

Looks like the plug you’re referencing is described as a clean out plug, so might not be designed for draining like you want. That said, I wouldn’t hesitate to try to jam a 10mm (or 9mm? see link above) silicone hose in there to retrofit the skimmate locker.

That's not a bad play, I might end up going that route.

I get that draining isn't the idea with this skimmer, but I am extremely happy with the performance and would hate to have to swap it out to implement a skimmate locker