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	Simple Problem with Eheim 2217 Filter
todash19 Hobbyist Posts: 70 Kudos: 49 Registered: 15-Dec-2004	A few weeks ago, I bought an Eheim 2217 Classic as I'm converting from an HOB set-up in order to reduce bubbles on the water's surface (going from low light set-up to C02 injection). Anyway, I went to open up the top in order to remove the carbon filter and the lid is sealed so tightly that I cannot budge it. Any ideas? Thanks,
Posted 01-Jan-2009 17:03
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Hooben Big Fish Posts: 346 Kudos: 219 Registered: 27-Oct-2002	I used to have to disconnect my cannisters from the tank and sit them in a bucket. This made it easier and less of a mess to pry open with my bare hands. Sometimes disconnecting them from the tank, will free the suction that is preventing you from opening the seal. ________________________________________ The calming qualities of a good aquarium are irrefutable
Posted 02-Jan-2009 02:40
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Has the filter been used at all if not take it back immediatly. What it is the seal could be dry and has stuck and if you break the seal you will have to replace it at your expense. If it has been used disconnect it from the tank and run hot water over the join. Be extremely careful when pulling it apart same reason as above. When you put it back rub a little vaseline (petroleum jelly) over the seal ring this stops it sticking not to sure of what you call it over there Babel will know. *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 02-Jan-2009 04:45
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	When you put it back rub a little vaseline (petroleum jelly) over the seal ring this stops it sticking not to sure of what you call it over there Babel will know. haha Kieth you got it right... I believe I have the Eheim 2213. Something that I have found is that it won't open if you have the valves on the quick disconnects closed. When you unplug the filter you need to turn all the valves off. You can then disconnect two sets of valves. Once they are disconnected open up the ones that go to the filter. This will relieve the vacuum. PS: Post up some pictures of this planted tank sometime! 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 02-Jan-2009 23:21
todash19 Hobbyist Posts: 70 Kudos: 49 Registered: 15-Dec-2004	Thanks for your help, everyone. I did figure out that draining some water out of the filter, released the pressure and the lid came right off. This was a brand new filter so I was just not used to it.
Posted 06-Jan-2009 06:41
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Glad you worked it out, Eheim is a fantastic filter and usually 99.9% trouble 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 06-Jan-2009 07:31


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