I recently hooked up my filter and it seems to be like surging the water and the flow will be fast then slow. Any ideas why this would happen?
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sounds like the motor is crapping out. i used this thing for a short time and didnt like it and went back to old faithful "whisper 60s", they last forever, work great, are mostly quiet, gotta pull em apart and clean up good every once and a while but they really are the best hang on filters u can get. ive been in saltwater forever and have used EVERYTHING you can imagine, stick with whispers..
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There is a flow regulator on top (little black nob with and arrow) try changing it s orientation until you get your desired flow...hope it helps.
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I would check to make sure the siphon tube is completely attached to motor part inside of the filter.
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I fill my unit I/2 inch from the top. If the water still flows poorly, check the pump, it may have a blockage. Rinse the pump real well. Hopefully this will help.
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From what I read the flow rate will diminish as the filter ends its life. I also think there is an alarm in the sysyem that warns you that you need a new filter. I haven't changed my filter yet but I bought a replacement so I have it when needed.
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I used 1 1/4" tube with the included pump and it has large flow. The filter doesn't hinder flow much if kept level with water. Extreme elevation will slow the flow. (Over 10 feet) check for blocks. Check the pump by itself
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Interesting. My filter unscrews quite easily. Perhaps give it a better tug. Good luck.
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I'm having no issues with the filtering speed. It may slow down with time but a fresh one filters a cup's-worth of water in no time.
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Hi Greg, That is a difficult question because it really depends on the quality of the water coming into the filter. The more "stuff" that needs to be filtered the quicker it will get used up. The best thing to do is to monitor the flow rate. When the flow begins to slow down noticeably it is time to change.
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Steady, but not a gush; and the water comes out in several small streams rather than one large one on account of small exit holes below the filter unit. I suspect that is to aerate it. In my previous unit, the stream became less strong as the filter unit wore out and at the end of its useful life was pretty weak.
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I would either ask a plumber to look at it, or the water filter may be reducing the flow. I have no problem with water flow on my faucet. Another thing, if you just recently bought the faucet from Costco, they will take it back or exchange it if defective.
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Could be the coffee is ground too fine. If you are grinding it or having someone grind it, specify it is for a "flat bottom" filter. My guess is the water is flowing over the top because of the fine grind, it can't filter through fast enough.
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Hi George, I would first check the pressure in the holding tank to make sure it is correct. Have seen where water will come out fast but trickle off quickly and this is sometimes the problem.
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The flow rate is very low. I'm not a turtle-person, but I seem to remember that turtles are quite messy. This filter will certainly not be too fast - but it may not be fast enough.
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Yeah, I noticed it. At first I thought the actual filter was leaking, but when I closely examined it, it was leaking slowly out of the faucet adapter that the filter assembly clips on to, and then trickling down to the filter area and dripping. I've switched to a different brand of faucet filters because of the leaking and sagging of this filter recently.
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Gallons per minute and pressure drop in house if filter doesn't let water through fast enough.
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Seems like a filter issue. Needless to say you've checked that water is flowing and that the filter is sitting correctly all the way in the base in the pool of water, right? Many after market filters don't fit well and you really have to stretch and really push them into the base.
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The is a common problem with average or low quality motors especially when the filter becomes old. The resolution is to replace the filter, clean the motor thoroughly, let it dry, re-install it with a new filter and make sure the water level is correct. In addition please make sure you are keeping the tank clean by following the guidelines using a vacuum etc. This will keep the motor from "clogging" up fast. Hope this helps.
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Hi George,I would first check the pressure in the holding tank to make sure it is correct.Have seen where water will come out fast but trickle off quickly and this is sometimes the problem.