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   Topic: eheim 2213Posted: 03 March 2010 at 7:40pm |
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Hi
I manage dto get a second hand eheim ext filter, but i think i may be missing something, got the media in today but do i have to put it in a white canister then the green one or can i just install the substrate stright intoi the green one i got the media from zooplus
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Posted: 03 March 2010 at 7:59pm
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There should be a white cannister that you put the media in to.
http://www.cheappetproducts.net/MEDIA_CONTAINER_FOR_2213-UKP46021.html I have one and it has this container. It's a right PITA to prime, just to warn you! I hate mine and can't wait to replace it just for that reason. i even have the priming kit but it doesn't prime it well. |
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Posted: 03 March 2010 at 9:07pm
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The media needs to go into the white cannister as the dirty water initially runs down the outside and then up through the media. If you put it straight into the green body the water will just skirt over the top of the media and go straight to the outlet.
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Posted: 04 March 2010 at 9:56am
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It's a right PITA to prime, just to warn you! I hate mine and can't wait to replace it just for that reason. i even have the priming kit but it doesn't prime it well.
[/QUOTE] i've had this trouble with a couple of filters we have,best way i found is to fill the filter with water from tank replace top attach pipes make sure both valves are closed.pull pipe from crook and fill the inlet pipe from the top,push pipe back on,open outlet pipe then open inlet pipe and power up. with some filters it's enough just to fill the inlet pipe and open the valve,this is enough to start the syphon into the filter once it has filled power it up. i agree Eheim are a PITA |
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Posted: 04 March 2010 at 11:38am
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thsi is a second hand tank, i just got the media yesterday and realised that i need the internal media canister, i have tested and primed it fine all i did was suck from the top pipe to allow water to filter through from the bottom pipe and turn it on, and it worked fne not sure how it will react with all the media inside hope i don't make a mess |
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Posted: 06 March 2010 at 9:08pm
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Finally got it all working fine. I have the eheim setup and running fine along with the internal rekord filter, how long should i run it before removing the internal filter as i am not keen on having two filter i think the eheim will suffice.
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Posted: 07 March 2010 at 9:49am
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As long as possible but at the very least a month plus and then don't add any more fish for a fair while after that.
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Posted: 08 March 2010 at 10:11am
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Ok thx, will
 keep it untill end of april, i am constantly topping the tank with nutrafin cycle, and the fish are doing great, Just one think but not a big deal, are the eheim's suppose to rattle? or could the impeller be faulty its not loud at all but would be nice if it was virtualy silent
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Posted: 08 March 2010 at 4:03pm
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They aren't supposed to rattle but mine does every now and then.
I have only had one external filter that's been virtually silent and that is my Fluval 205.
It will take a while to bed in as the internals get coated with algaes and such I expect. Edited by jennybugs - 08 March 2010 at 4:03pm |
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Posted: 09 March 2010 at 8:44pm
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Some externals can get an air bubble trapped in the top of the rotor housing which causes a rumble. A shake of the filter is often enough to dislodge it. You'll get a spray of bubbles in the tank as a sign that it's moved and the filter should run more quietly afterwards.
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Posted: 28 March 2010 at 2:53pm
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Thanks for all your advice guys and girls. the ehim pump has been setup for just over a month now, and has become virtually silent!. not bad for a 5 year od eheim 2213. Now i hope i dont get any leaks lol as it supstairs in my bedroom 110 litre would cause major damage to my house if the tank breaks for the pump leaks. But the fish are happier and water looks very clear compared to before. eheims are great.
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Posted: 28 March 2010 at 3:02pm
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They do have a great reputation for quality. Glad your's is finally behaving.
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. Order the internal media canister today hopefully i get it before the weekend. from some place in whales lol. |
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