How does the filter work? I see a grate at the top of the back wall and a slit lower. How does the water reach the pump chamber?
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The back area is two chambers, side by side. Water flows through the grate, in the upper left, down through foam filter block which also holds the charcoal and biomax media. The water then goes to the compartment on the right, where the pump is located. The pump has a tube that connects to the nozzle in the upper right.
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Although I'm not extremely technical the fish tank includes all the working parts. The water is recycled through the tank filters and into the tank. It creates a soft but relaxing sound. For more details please contact the manufacturers.
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The pressure from your pump my be too strong. You don't want the water level to be higher than the filter pad . The water should be trickling out of the tube with the holes in it onto the filter pad. If the water is too high it will come out the airhole on the side of the filter. I hope this helps. Judy
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There is a plastic screen on the underside of the base of the pump. There are holes in the bottom of the square plate (right under the pump) and a gap between the square plate and bottom of pump to allow water to enter the bottom of the pump.
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there is an opening on top, not very big. I have an automatic feeder clipped up top, not very pretty but it works.Every time the feeder turns, it will bang against one of the wall. It is like Pavlovian conditioning all the fishes swim close to the drop point.Anyways I found the filter design for this aquarium is not good enough, so I added Chemipure 5oz pack where the pump is now it works out great! No more cloudy water.
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HI Ruth,the pump does not have a filter. If you need to pump the water more than 12" high I would suggest a little bigger pump.
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The mount for the filter is in almost constant contact with water. I can't say what the surface area would be, but whenever you pour, water flows across the plastic and metal filter components. The lid's clear window always collects condensation that drips back into the chamber, too.
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I believe the filter allows the water to separate and stay in the filter. There is a fitting at the bottom of the bowel allowing the water and contaminants to be drained off. A must have filtration system for boats
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It filters the water as it draws it from the resouvor. I would recommend it, especially for well water. Hope this helps!
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there is not a filter. I use filtered water when filling up the chamber - maybe try that?
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mine had no filter either. had to unscrew back panel to get to pump. check out u-tube theres a video that helped me
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Open the top valve. Also, you may want to drain a couple of cups out of the filter by opening both valves and bending the hose from the lower connection over (this will keep water from pouring when you remove the top). Then, to prime after you put the top back on, open both valves and pour tank water in to the hose to replace what you drained out.I can open mine to remove or add carbon without spilling a drop on the floor. Hope this helps!
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How about reading the manual. It's online. Pull out the water container. Reach in and pull the filter down. It is towards the the front of the unit. Wash, dry and replace.
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Maybe some fluid engineer could comment on this, but if you can pull water up a short tube that means water is being pulled through the filter. I have a 6 inch tube in an aquarium and that functions well.
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Hi Judith . Does your machine use this type of filter ? If yes, the filter should go into a filter holder in the water supply tank. Follow the instructions about soaking the filter in clean water for a short time and then rinsing it with clean water prior to installing. It's an easy procedure..
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Turn the nut inside the filter canister (ccw). Mine is tight. The pump can be pulled down and out. Use a rag to plug the hole so you don't lose too much water.
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I've not see any water leaking from the filter area. That said, I do believe that water does drip down through the filter... where do you see the water coming out of?
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A filter is required after the pump if you want to clear the water. If you are sizing a waterfall/weir, etc to drop the water back into the pond, remember to account for the flow loss from the downstream filter. I use a waterfall designed to operate at ~half of the pump's stated flowrate and it is working great.