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	Priming Eheim Ecco 2234
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	hi all i was wondering if anyone could give me tips on the best way to prime this filter.. i realise its self priming but whenever i reattach it all it seems to get air and makes this loud noise and i can see in the tubing air spots where the water isnt flowing through the intake hose. is there a point where the water is being pumped in the canister where you should pull the handle up or something?? thanks! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 30-Oct-2006 01:36
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Lynne Banks Aquatopia Sales Bay Fish / Aquatopia Australia PO Box 1393 Burpengary DC QLD 4505 Tel 07 3203 2000 Fax 07 3203 2100 www.bayfish.com.au www.aquatopia.com.au This is the Ausie sales for Eheim they should be able to help you. Is the impella clean and working. Do you fill the filter up first. I have to fill my Pro11 up first then push the primer pump. *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 30-Oct-2006 02:38
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	i clean out the impellor and the ball part as well. i dont fill it manually i wait for the water it be sucked in through the intake but the air always seems to get stuck.. will give it another go tonight.. ive had replace a couple of bits on the filter and it hasnt been running since last nite.. so im taking it my bacteria is dead will add cycle to help a bit with the bacteria. Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 30-Oct-2006 04:58
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Check out this link: http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_filters_eheim_ecco_canister_external.asp?CartId= Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 30-Oct-2006 08:37
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	Try filling it up first. Most cannisters won't prime unless you fill them. The air in the cannister breaks the suction and gets trapped in the tubes when the water starts to run in.
Posted 30-Oct-2006 20:36
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	I managed to get it started but the air does get stuck.. next time i need to clean it i will try starting it with more water in it. i kept pumping it using the handle and that eventually got it working but i doubt its actually good for the filter! i thought because of how the handle works to prime it you open the inlets up, the water flows in and its just supposed to work when you plug it in.. maybe not the case! thanks.. hopefully it wont be such hard work next time! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 30-Oct-2006 23:14


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