Smarcisin Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 i just got a eheim pro 2229 wet/dry filter, i followed all directions and everything correct but when i plug it in it just makes a noise it sounds like the pumphead moving but it wont start a suction or pump out water can anyone help me figure out why its not working ???? Link to comment
Smarcisin Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 its really bothering me and i want to know why its not working b/c it is a $250 filter. Link to comment
sch1013 Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I have an Eheim pro also, I have to lean it from side to side to get all the air out and get it started Link to comment
Smarcisin Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 ok i tried moving it all around and leaning it the noise keeps going and nothing is happening. Link to comment
balla816 Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 how much did u pay for it Link to comment
Smarcisin Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 it was a discount at a lfs. Link to comment
balla816 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 how many fingers was the discount Link to comment
pyrrhus Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 the filter needs to be primed somehow. try a powerhead at the intake. Link to comment
Smarcisin Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 yeah i tried a powerhead directly under and all around it it did not work is their something im forgetting to do with the pump? this is frustrating. Link to comment
balla816 Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 try siphoning it ith your mouth and putting it back on the inlet real quick.......hope u have good reaction time Link to comment
Smarcisin Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 thanks that worked your are a genius Link to comment
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