how often should this filter be cleaned i.e. replacing/cleaning the media etc. ??
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it depends on the load on the filters. i have two large cichlids that are housed in a 125 gal aquarium and mostly feed them live minnows. the pellets seem to be alot of waste because when they eat them about half escapes out their gills and mouth. monitor your aquarium regularly withe a test kit. this will help you get a feel of how often you need to change carbon and zeolite media if that is what your going to use. love the penn-plax filters best bang for your bucks!
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Hi There. How many gallons is your tank and approximately how many fish do you have? Without me knowing this, I would guesstimate at once every two weeks. You could probably go longer than that but a good rule is to clean it regularly. Of course if you have a large amount of dirt or debris in your tank because of the type of fish you keep, cleaning it weekly would be a better idea. Hope this helps you out.
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Cleaning intervals would depend on how big of a tank you have and how many fish and what kind etc. I clean my filter when I can see that the water flow has slowed down. I have a 90 gal tank with 7 med size red eared slider turtles (very dirty creatures) and I clean it about every 2 months. When I had the filters that hang on the side of the tank I had to clean the filters at least once a week and never had very clean water. Now my tank is crystal clear.
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The heating & air conditioning system I have recommends every 6 months. I know if you don't change them when the filter is dirty it will shorten the life of some components, particularly the fan motor due to the additional load caused by restricted air flow through the filter.
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This will happen with virtually any filter medium, for a little while, whenever you first add the new filter substrate.....You can reduce {but not eliminate}this effect , by rinsing the filter media prior to installation....
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I have had this canister for six months. Each time I empty the dirt, I use a soft brush to clean the filter. I have not cleaned the filter yet, but plan to this month.
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I bought replacements w the vacuum but I haven't had to use them yet. Instead when I go to empty the vacuum, I also clean out the filter (I use gloves and a face mask, I def wouldn't do it without those things).Otherwise, I'd probably switch it out every month or so (I use it to vacuum my studio).
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I do as they recommend, scrub the dome once a month and replace the 5 layer filter every 6-8 months. The dome gets minerals deposits on it so it is good to clean it. Only takes 5 minutes.
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It was my understanding that the filters lasted the life of the machine. I clean it once a week with a vacuum cleaner...use the brush attachment.
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Hi. From what I could gather from the instruction, the filter screen is a rinse and reuse item. No replacement necessary. I imagine if you used it so much that you just totally wore it out, you would just replace the while thing. Otherwise, just rinse, it seems.
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I have had mine for a little over a year with no wear and tear. I wouldn't be surprised if the filter lasts for another 2 years. I put it through its paces, using it every other day for a few mins and for extended periods while cleaning once a month.
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and usage...if you run it 24/7. I would change every three or four months. Some folks just vacuum the filters. I'm goona try it.)
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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 have two 306 filters.One is about 3 years old, the other a few months old.I clean them and replace some filter media about one every 2-3 months.So the one that is 3 years old has at least 15 cleanings on it.I have never had anyone leak on me.Make sure the black rubber gasket around the motor housing is seated in the correct spot. also another good thing is to put a drop of baby oil on your finger and lube up the gasket.Sometimes the gasket can get brittle.
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Never had any problems when I replaced mine perhaps some dust needs removed???? from under where the old filter was?
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I have not changed the filter in my units yet. I have cleaned them, meaning I have knocked the dust off them. But I have not replaced them. There is a small somewhat fragile one in there that you want to be careful with as I guess there is no replacement. The other is larger, maybe paper although I don't remember for sure. This is the one I have knocked the dust off.
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I do not know what the manufacturer recommends but I do stained glass and use it about the same amount of time as you. I replace the filter about once a month.
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We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
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if you keep the filters cleaned on a regular schedule they should last for many years. check your cleaning requirements (very simple and easy to do)