Eheim Ecco 2235 Problem

[Thor]

I just bought a new Eheim Ecco 2235 for my new tank. After moving down the lever to fill the canister with water, I moved the lever back up to the vertical position. When I turned on the switch, the motor gave a weird cranky sound (noisy vibration) and but water did not flow. I made sure that the inlet and outlet taps are switched to allow flow but there is no flow.
Is there anything wrong with the filter?

[vinz]

Nothing wrong with the filter, but with the priming. The sound means there isn't enough water in the filter. It should be close to full.

After you move the lever, down, make sure water starts to flow into the filter before moving it back up again. Then wait till the filter fills almost to the top and up the outlet hose and the water stops flowing. Only AFTER that do you turn on the filter.

Things to make check:
1. Make sure the outlet hose is empty of water. Droplets are fine, but water trapped in a loop can prevent priming.
2. Try not to have any loops, kinks or obstructions in both inlet and outlet hoses.
3. Best if you can cut the hoses to the proper length.
4. Make sure filter is below the waterline in the tank. Best in under tank.
5. Make sure your outlet hose and inlet hoses are connected to the correct valves.

[bclee]

Vinz is absolutely rite.

Important to ensure that the impeller chamber is filled with water before activating the filter. Otherwise, you run a risk of damaging the pump.

The pump can only draw liquid and not air. Therefore, you need the impeller to be in water before it can start drawing water.

BC

[kingpin]

Be gentle to the handle joint . Breaks easily if too forceful.

[Thor]

Thanks everyone for your advice. I think the water level did not reach the impeller. It is working now.

[vinz]

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On 4/1/2003 12:09:55 PM

The pump can only draw liquid and not air. Therefore, you need the impeller to be in water before it can start drawing water.

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To be accurate, the impeller pushes water through the outlet. So, if there is no water to push...