Why do these filters expel disgusting, slimy, black things that look like tiny wet leaves?
1504060
that's the charcoal used to filter the water. it must be a cheaper charcoal than other filters I have used. Another reason I gave this fountain to the thrift store.
1504061
I've never had that problem. Do you run lots of cold water through them before you use them for the first time? When I open a new one, I run cold water through it and lots of black stuff comes out. I assume there is charcoal inside and its charcoal dust.
1504062
Because they are poorly made charcoal filters from China. Have you heard about the contaminated pet food that was shipped to the US from China? Now, think about this; do you really want your pet drinking water that has been filtered by some cheap product that allows particles leach out in the water? Not me!
1504063
I believe that is carbon residue. Before you install the filter for the very first time, rinse it thoroughly with tap water
1504064
i havent noticed that, but then my dog fountain is navy/ black.i don't see anything but rice etc that falls from my dogs' mouths when they drink. maybe contact the manufacturer? it could be a fault, like one that should not have passed.perhaps open your filter and check?
1504065
The only time I experienced what you have described was when I forgot to clean the filter once. The slimy black stuff is disgusting slimey mold. If you clean your pump housing and pump regularly I do not think you will have that problem.
452017
This vacuum uses filters that get really dirty and have to be emptied often. The filters cannot be washed like the corded version. They are some kind of heavy duty paper.
178882
The filters are designed to remove particulate matter and bacteria.They are not designed to desalinize water.
515652
same thing here, wet upon opening, never seen this before and I've been using for awhile this filter
1977871
Beats me. It seems to me that paint fumes are one of the things that it should be equipped to take out of the air. Maybe they are so strong that it fills the filter up very quickly - but then, if that is true, it doesn't say much for the quality of the filter.
1345901
The filter is a soft plastic mesh and gets gooey/gunky. I have rinsed them to get a little longer use - like an extra week or two. The reality is they need to be replaced. If they're washed with soap or some solution like vinegar, it's impossible to rinse it out completely. Then your pet is drinking soap - if they'll drink from the thing at all. I suck it up and replace them so my dogs will drink clean, fresh water all day long. Before I had this, my dogs preferred to drink out of my fountains and birdbaths with all sorts of nasty critters upsetting their tummy's. Problem solved.
890401
I have this up and running and have never seen what you are speaking of tho maybe it might help if you could say where the bubbles are at. Where them seem to be coming from. Might be able to help if I had abit more info. Had fish tanks for over 30 years and seen alot of different things with different filters.
156128
That is carbon from the filter. It is not abnormal for it to happen, it just usually doesn't.
1266827
Check both filters. Maybe they are dirty. Might be a partial clog inside System somewhere. Check for partial clog where the bag is connected.
150646
You did nothing wrong. The filters suck. You would have to run them for days until they clear out. I gave up. Glad it was cheep. I went to Petco and bought a Tetra whisper in-tank Filter. Cost a little more but works just fine.
1818923
I do not think I have a fungus problem, but I have noticed some discolored stuff inside my unit. I wipe it out when I change the filter. It is the same color as the copper part of the filter, so I thought it was residue from that. Eek.
1952327
It's probably a dirty filter. You can wash and dry them or buy a new ones for about $12 each (pre-canister and HEPA). Made a world of difference when I cleaned mine--wondered why it ran like doo-doo after 10 years since they're supposed to never lose suction. Apparently they aren't miracle machines--you do need to clean/replace the filters occasionally.
2035123
It is a plastic and mess type filter that you use over and over again, i.e. permanent filter. It's very easy to clean also. I hoped that helped!
1484088
Black particles have appeared in the top portion of the Brita where you pour the water. They appear near when it is almost time to change the filter.
515655
I also noticed this on my last order from Amazon. Prior experience has always been dry. I found this issue after their return period so, now what? All filters in the package were wet and had a little charcoal coming out.
1909488
I think because your filter is impeded. Try removing the filter and clean off the debris.
221324
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..