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	Eheim Ecco priming
redthanatos Fingerling Posts: 23 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jul-2006	So im priming this filter for a new tank setup so when i put the lever to start position it starts fillng.... it fills right up and the output hose fills too... then when i plug in the filter nothing happens...the water just stops... i can feel the filter humming though when its on.. is there another lever or anything i should be pushing thanks Sena
Posted 22-Nov-2006 21:21
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, I suspect that you have an air lock... Air trapped in the impeller section. You might try filling the canister with water with a glass or something to the rim, and then sealing it, and then, lifting the lever. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 22-Nov-2006 21:53
dashman Hobbyist Posts: 101 Kudos: 408 Votes: 201 Registered: 26-Oct-2003	Also check that you have put the hoses on the correct way(ie the hose out of the tank on the intake of the filter and the one into the tank on the outlet of the filter). If these are on the wrong way the water may flow through but will not work when turned on. This is not to say that there is not an airlock though so try filling the canester too. Goodluck DASHMAN Its better to be hated for who you are... Than loved for who you are not
Posted 22-Nov-2006 22:32
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	i had this same frustrating problem with mine. last time i started it up i waited for the filter to fill then i pumped it a few times to get any trapped air out and to push the water throught the outlet and then plugged it in. that seemed to work fine. however if all else fails (and im dont know how good this is for your filter but ive done it a few times without a problem) plug it in after doing the above and then while its running pump the handle 1 or 2 more times and this gets it running. Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 23-Nov-2006 00:02
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	With my Eheim Pro11 I fill the canister first clip the top on and connect up. I pump the primer pump a few times until the water is coming out of the spray bar then I turn it on it never misses to start up. Just a suggestion pull it appart again and check to see if the impellar is working properly and is spinning free. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 23-Nov-2006 04:44


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