Why does the water coming out so slow? What did I wrong?
2001208
It's designed that way so that the water filters better. In fact, the slower you put it the better it will filter. I usually put it on almost the drip and leave it fill a pitcher of several liters, which takes about half an hour +
2001209
You should only have a flow rate of 1/2 gallon per minute at max. The slower you run it the better filtration you will have.
2001210
If this is a new filter, water should not be coming out slowly. If on the other hand you replaced cartridges you may have installed a cartridge upside down.
2079381
I had the same issue at first. I figured if you'll set something underneath the system it will help to even the flow and after a while take it out and it should work perfectly. Although it seem like it is evenly on the floor it tend not to work properly. I hope this helps.
1327324
I have the same problem and I fiddle with hose and tilt the basin to the side where it drains,and the water comes out. You will never get all the water out,and you need to turn the basin upside down in your tub or sink to get the rest of the water out.
1409986
Did you changed filter cartridges? Make sure your water valve is open all the way!! If is a new install it takes a while to built pressure!! There a lot of air in the lines!! Disconnect tank from plastic hose and drain any water inside also disconnect all three filters and start precidure. Sometimes filter don't lock properly!!
1985086
As the water decreases, so does the pressure to push it out. The solution is to pump it up a little bit more to get the water out. On my hike, I was able to get almost all the water out with the air pressure.
338674
Mine is at the same level you might have a clog somewhere that is causing less waterflow to the rear try rinsing your bottom spong with aquarium water. or check your pumps flow rate might be too high
689548
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
2098692
Maybe it's because you just turned it on. If you just turn it on high it will drop down to a lower speed until the water circulates and then go back up. It takes about 5 minutes.
724554
Clean it out completely and check cords. Also make sure there is water in it, If not it may slow down or stop without it. Mine did that, but after I cleaned it and filled it back up, it was up and running. I think it's because the water was too low. That makes sense to me.
252919
Try open and closing the water door you may have to do a few times. when new or you youse a lot of water at once.
1815554
You may have to much air in your machine. Ours does filter the water as you are stating but the filters catch all of the debris. The first time I used the dolphin we had the same problem, however, my husband figured out he did not purge the air before starting the machine. I hope this helps!
1677108
it sounds like the water is puming out to fast for the water coming in. the pump is probably too big for your application. try reducing the outlet hose size to about 3/4" instead of the 1 1/4" it is set up for. if the float had about 8" of travel instead of 3" you would be fine. my pump works fine for me, i am happy with it.
1417438
Yes, the water flow rate of this system is very slow. There is nothing that I am able to do about it. The reason may be due to the fact that the water travels through 3 filters, the tubing used for the system are of narrow diameter and the water pressure in the house may be low. I use the filtered water only for drinking. There are only two people in our home and the quality of the filtered drinking water makes up for the slow water rate.
2068227
I think there's a plug at the bottom to let the internal water out. You'll have to look and see if it's there. I remember looking for the same thing. The manual is not at all clear on this.
388172
no answer i have the same problem. the filter takes nothing outwhen back flushing not happy good luck
92686
It must be your water. We have pretty pure well water. Try filtering first.
1830335
You may need to adjust the flow switch on the pump - it may be at the lowest setting and you'll need to move it up. Also make sure everything is lined up properly so that the water can flow to the top. Good luck!