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Hi,
I am just installing an eheim 2213. One of the parts is light and dark grey hard plastic, attaches to the tubing that runs to and from the tank, and looks like an extended garden hose connector. The instruction manual doesn't seem to mention them (but i could have misread it). Two were provided so i'm guessing one goes on the inflow tube and one on the outflow. What are they? What do they do? Are they necessary or can they be left off? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,
Just guessing, but since the filter sits on the floor and
there is no way for the manufacturer to know how far from
the tank the filter will be, they provide these to allow
the user to add additional feet to the provided hose so
the user can locate the filter anywhere they want.
I suspect that if the hoses reach the tank then they are
not needed for the filter to run. If you need longer
hoses, then these become the connectors for the additional
length of hose. The hose from the filter is pushed onto
one end and the additional length of hose is pushed onto
the opposite end. Its a fitting.

Frank


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Hi,
I also have an Ehiem 2213. The two pieces that you are refering to are quick release valves and are used so you can remove the canister without removing all the pipes and the water in them.
What I did is put these peices in the pipe about 1-2 inches from the inlet &amp; outlet valves on the filter. You can screw the ends down then put them in the pipe and tighten it up simmilar to a garden hose.
You can turn the light grey valves to control the water flow in the canister or stop it completly.
When you are going to clean out the filter turn it off at the power point close all 4 valves and unscrew the light grey sections in ther centre. This will cause the 2 sections to come apart and allow you to remove the canister and leave the water in the pipes. Remember you may need to open the valve on the top of the canister (the one nearest the outlet) before removing the black top as it will cause a vacumm effect if you dont.
When you finish cleaning out the filter, close the top valve and reconect all the pipes, open the outflow valves and then the inlet ones. This shoud start the water flowing through the filter and up the outlet pipe (no sucking required). When this occures you can restart the filter.
Dont forget that at some stage you will need to remove all the pipes and clean them out too.
I hope this helps.
If you need anymore help let me know.

DASHMAN:88)

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Hi,
thanks for the replies, they have really helped.
My filter is now installed and working well.

misty666660

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Keith

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