How frequently do you have to change the filter media,is there some that can be rinsed and reused? I currently have a HOB filter, thinkin of switching
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Depends on size of tank and amount of fish. But common rule is rinse them with non chlorine water once every two weeks and change 15 percent of the water. Yes some are reusable, but leave one old one everytime
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go on YouTube and it will help you a lot. there is a lot cheaper ways of doing a filtration as well
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I cleaned first filter out with small scrub type brush and used it at least four months. Neato's replacement filters were too expensive so I went online and got a replica off of eBay at fraction of cost. Got a set of four and figure it will last at minimum a year. Fit perfectly too.
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CharlesouTou are welcome. This has been a great filter. I have had it running continuously (other than cleaning) for more than 7 years with no problems.Mark
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Great Question :) We actually get asked this question a lot. So how often a filter needs changed really is how much use it gets. It would depend on the type of dirt you are vacuuming and how dirty your home is. The nice thing about a high end BAGGED vacuum like the Prolux is that the HEPA filters last a lot longer than normal vacuums. This is because it uses a HEPA bag and so very little dirt actually gets to the HEPA filter. So if it was my I would probably visible inspect the HEPA filter every 6 months or so. You can prolong the life of a HEPA filter by blowing it out with like a air compressor. I imagine you would need to change the HEPA filter every 1 to 2 years on average. I hope that helps :) Thanks Dustin Great-Vacs (Seller)
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It depends on how much waste your fish make and how much u feed them. But u can wash the filters out and use them 2 or 3 times before having to use a new one. But if you're like me and just use new ones i replace my filters about once per month. So i would say 12 times a year if you're always using new ones. Ohhh and if u do reuse them make sure u wash them with used tank water, u don't want to wash them with new water... Aka chlorinated water out of the sink... Theis will mess up you're good bacteria in your filter.
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Since there is no "replacement" (I woud also like to know where to specially order a filter to replace the original one), would you happen to know any video tutorials on how to clean it? I thought i read in the instructions that you were not supposed to wash it. You are only permitted to vacuum the filter?
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Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
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I have the next size up canister, the 2215, and clean it once a month by rinsing the media in newly removed tank water and replacing the finishing pad when needed. I have a light fish load, so your fish load may also come in to play as far as cleaning frequency.
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I use unbleached filters and throw them away. I don't use the permanent filter.
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I have had mine for around 6 mos and have never changed the filter - i empty it and occasionally rinse the filter and hang to dry. I have small dogs with hardwood floors and it works great for me
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depends on what your sucking up, I use an old tooth brush to clean the filter..I have yet to change the filter and really don't foresee issues with the filter..
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filter doesnt need a change for very long time, it needs cleaning/with vaccum cleaner only. thats whats HEPA FILTER, REPLACEMENT filters also available in Amazon.com
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I don't use mine all that much, but I haven't had to replace the filter yet. I do clean it after each use, but that's easy enough to do.
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I use the EkoBrew Reusable filters. I have been using the same one daily for over a year now with no problems.
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I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
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Hi I have only owned my 3 systems for about 6 months. I bought 1 extra filter and I check them monthly and have vacuumed each existing filters I plan on replacing when vacuuming and wet cloth cleaning does not leave filter clean. To tell you I love these systems! Sleeping so much better at night not waking up congested! Worth every penny. And my downstairs does not smell muggy anymore!
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The whole filter gets replaced. I don't replace mine every 6 months either; I do it on a as needed basis. I can smell the chorine in the water right away. I typically keep one on hand to change out.