Eheim spare parts price is getting higher

[newtank]

No problems Mohamad... Just pointing out that I didn't feel newtank was using the term "Eheim Supporters" with any negative intent.

thanks craftman....I was just trying to be candid and probably should have used the word "Eheim User". Will try to be more careful here.


thank again

[newtank]

Come to think of it, just wondering if there is a restriction of the flow at the inlet of the filter; would it shorten the life of the impeller?

Previously, I only use what Eheim has recommended for the filter media but now I had added an extra layer of fine filter media (white colour media) in the 2nd container. Could this be the cause of the early failure of the impeller? Maybe I should take out the extra layer...

The water going into the cannister is a function of gravity so it does not really matter if you have more filter wool. I believe the The inlet leading to the impeller should be a clear path of water without any media in the way, that's how the cannister is built I believe.

However, Try not to change the flow, in or out , too much. A motor is designed to function at certain rate and we should just let it run that way. unless you can change the rpm of the motor, by limiting the inlet, you are forcing the motor to go into overdrive to process the same volume of water, if not it will be driving air, and by limiting the outlet, you are just creating a nozzle effect, ie nothing has changed as far as volume turnover is concern.Actually the Eheim Classic gives a very good idea how a cannister should be run, it was sold without any adjustable valve because that's how it should be for max efficiency.

[tawauboy]

Speaking of Eheim, has anyone open up the pump to see what's inside. was told that if you open the inside you can clean & spray some oil in it so the unit flow rate will improve. Not sure if there is any truth but I heard this from a LSF. (Don't blame me if you open and the unit becomes faulty.)

not true. there are no moving parts in the pump head and is sealed (waterproof). this is the stator part of the motor. the other half, rotor, is the impeller which is the only moving part. and you need not lubricate this as water acts as a lubricant as well as a coolant.

[Viper007]

not true. there are no moving parts in the pump head and is sealed (waterproof). this is the stator part of the motor. the other half, rotor, is the impeller which is the only moving part. and you need not lubricate this as water acts as a lubricant as well as a coolant.

Thanks for the clarification. I guess when the flow down there isn't really any way to bring back the kind of flow rate when you buy it new, other then cleaning the impeller.

[Shadow]

you might want to lubricate the rubber seal, prevent it from cracking and extent its live.

[Viper007]

you might want to lubricate the rubber seal, prevent it from cracking and extent its live.

Yup I have been doing it everytime I service my filter. Thanks

[shalabin]

Well personally i feel that eheim spare parts are too expensive to replace. Just replaced my 2213 cyclinder after i broke it with my butter fingers =(.

Costed my $45 =.= where a new one is somewhere around $90 i believe. 1 more cyclinder and i can get myself a new 2213

[Shadow]

Cylinder? you mean the green container? how do you manage to broke it?

[StanChung]

I think parts are always going to be expensive because it's a service, not a mass selling finished product. Service becomes more expensive without fail.

I dread breaking something especially the impellers. Looking at the stock LFS keep can tell you how long they've kept it! It's so dusty!