External filter not working

MysticMonk · 19-09-2017 1:07pm #1

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 · 20-09-2017 1:44am

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 · 20-09-2017 11:42am

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 · 20-09-2017 2:06pm

So the outlet pipe doesnt have to be imerssed?

CruelCoin · 20-09-2017 4:01pm

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 · 20-09-2017 4:30pm

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 · 21-09-2017 9:50am

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 · 22-09-2017 4:25pm

CruelCoin wrote: »

One way valve?

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

Ryath · 22-09-2017 7:54pm

What make of filter is it?

MysticMonk · 24-09-2017 9:50am

Its an Aqua One filter

External filter not working

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