What's the benefit of a canister filter over hang on the side one?
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The three main benefits are: 1. Your aquarium can be closer to the wall behind it. 2. It holds more filtering material meaning less maintenance. 3. Servicing the filter is easier.
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Both filters are used in my stainless steel composter. The round one goes in first against the top next to the holes. The square one goes in on the next level since the cover has kind of two parts.
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It hangs on the back of the tank on the rim. The only part that is inside the tank is the uptake tube w/ motor. The large "square" part is outside the tank.There is a leveling "dial" on the bottom of the box, so that the filter is straight up-and-down with the tank. These are wonderful filters that do the job and run very quiet!
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I believe the filter basket holder swings out to the side so you can insert or remove the plastic filter.
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Whatever place you put it, be sure it is secure. It should also complement air flow for dust collection and heat or ac sources? My concern is also access to changing the filters as they clog? It's an odd size filter. I'm considering making a pre filter frame to use cheaper filters from the box store. Good luck, be safe!
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I use the plastic filter holder that came with it and haven't had that issue.
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Yes, just empty the canister when you hear a high pitch noise coming from the unit. It will stick to the canister though.
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I use a cheap one that has the pinch type clips to lock it on the filter. Haven't had any problem with it coming off.
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It won't fit your tank. My recommendation would be to get a canister filter. You will have more control over filtration, water flow and currents. Canister filters also work better and are more efficient than a hang on back.
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Do I put the pre-filter on the inside or outside of the regular filter? I don't see it written in the online manual..
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There is 1 red filter that can be flipped to the side to allow for no filtering.
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The filter is threaded on both ends. It's best to use quick connects to protect the plastic threads.
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Put the foam side towards the back of the filter holder. The fabric side should be facing you as you look at it. Hope this helped you.
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I installed a water blocking canister filter http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/2000x2000/170/170308_2000x2000.jpg right under the wheel well where the filler neck is. Works perfect. I've had it now for a few years. I wanted a filter just in case there was any debris in the tank. Plus if it gets condensation in it the filter will pick it up and stop flowing before it lets it pass.
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It comes with two different types of side mounts. One is double sided sticky so you can place the filter over the screen. The other can be placed around the edges of the screen and then you slide the filter down. For now I am using that latter just because at the moment I was in a sliding mood, soon I may change it to the double sided stickies. It comes with 2 of each.
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No, there isnt a modification that I know of unless you design your own, but I havent seen any fine debris escaping. Sometimes the water seems to get cloudy while using, but honestly I think its tiny air bubbles as they disappear within seconds of turning the unit off. The filter chamber has very fine mesh fabric covering it. Very fine.
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There are far fewer impurities in the small canisters than the larger tanks. I've used both the 1 lb. and 20 lb. tanks with the fuel filter. I would recommend the fuel filter either way. We've had our heater for about 10 years and still going strong. It's worth the small investment.