External filter not working

MysticMonk

I bought a nice 200l tank secondhand recently..everything seems to be going well except I cannot get the external filter to work. The intake pipe is in the water and that seems ok although I have the outlet pipe slightly up and out (to create bubbles)..the filter will switch on and I can here it running but it wont suck water for some reason. any ideas?

fritzelly

Is there water in the pipes coming out?
Sounds like you have an air blockage or the pipes are not secure allowing air in.

CruelCoin

On the top of the filter, there is sometimes a little handle that pulls out and back in.

That's the primer. Pump that a bit to suck water into the unit, flush air out and prime it.

If it's a self-priming unit, then rtm or take it back to the shop.

MysticMonk

So the outlet pipe doesnt have to be imerssed?

CruelCoin

MysticMonk wrote: »

So the outlet pipe doesnt have to be imerssed?

I would imagine yes, to prevent air returning to pump if it's turned off.

fritzelly

MysticMonk wrote: »

So the outlet pipe doesnt have to be imerssed?

I have a spray bar above the water and never have a problem with air in the pipe, it's not possible for air to go down the outlet pipe

CruelCoin

fritzelly wrote: »

I have a spray bar above the water and never have a problem with air in the pipe, it's not possible for air to go down the outlet pipe

One way valve?

fritzelly

CruelCoin wrote: »

One way valve?

Not sure what you mean, there are no valves on it

Ryath

What make of filter is it?

MysticMonk

Its an Aqua One filter