Does the filter prime itself after a power failure or water change? I have a Aquaclear 30 and it does not restart w/o adding water.
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If the water in the filter falls below the bottom of the siphon tube inside the filter then it will NOT prime BUT if the bottom of the siphon tube inside the filter is submerge in water, it will prime. That's how the priming works when you change water. You need to add water into the filter box and plug in the filter and it will prime the siphon tube. So in a power failure as long as the water has not evaporated below the siphon tube inside the filter box, when power is restored it will work.
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The filter I have- ordered from Amazon last year- doesn't prime itself after a power failure or water change, which is the only thing I really don't like about this filter.
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No- make sure the filter is in correctly. That caused problems with mine too!
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I did not shake mine so I cant tell if it makes noise. Previous answer sounds right. If in doubt, call the factory. I am very pleased with the filter. You might want to buy a brass fitting for the water connnection. I dont like the plastic connector. I had a brass fitting from my old filter that worked perfectly.
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I recentlt got this model from Amazon (01/2014). Out of the box, with the seals properly placed, it would not hold prime. All of the seals - the o-rings on the in/out and the d-ring on the canister needed silicone before the filter would hold prime. Your problem is just a different kind of seal deficiency. If the filter works otherwise, you can just add some silicone grease to the seal(s) where you see the leak.
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I have not had this problem. Is your Water Pik old? I just replaced mine with the new model. It is much better than the old one. Lighter and quieter.
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Mine isn't doing this. I would use some very diluted bleach and clean it very well and replace the filter. Search for the dilution you'll need on the bleach and water for cleaning.
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Seems like it's faulty to me. I just replaced my filter with a new one and the flow is the same as the one that came with the unit.
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I would highly recommend a check valve in your case. And I would suggest you locate it as close to the input end as possible. Retaining as much water as possible in the water line should help with the prime. Caution. Occasionally check valves will become clogged with debris and therefore I would clean from time to time. It does NOT have a check valve included. Needs to be at least 1 1/2 inch.
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I have had this particular unit since this summer. It has been consistent and reliable in keeping a constant humidity. However, periodically the "dirty filter" light will come on, so I will then clean it. I am not sure if the filter is not cleaned for an extended time, if it will shut=off?
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Alex,I installed the pre-filter. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem and even with the pre-filter the main filters clogged up in about three weeks. I live in NYC and our water is consistently rated very highly. I've never heard that it is high in sediments. I was happy with the old filters for a few years and was on the Water for Life program. After my recent experiences I cancelled WFL and am searching for a non-Aquasana replacement system.
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Not a problem with mine. It could be a clogged filter or to much pressure/flow from the supply. Replace the element and/or turn down the flow rate.
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Yes, water should come through the bottom of the filter and run out the top. You should prime the pump first by totally submerging it until you see the water circulating through and place the unit with the top above the water line. Make sure the pump is running. You should be able to hear it working.
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I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
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I don't know...have you cleaned the filter? Have you drained the water out? Is anything blocked? By shutting down, do you mean it turns off completely? It's not supposed to do that, though you may have it on a setting to save electricity where it does that...You'd probably have to read the instruction manual...and if you don't have it, maybe it's available online..good luck!
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Hi Charlene, My water well had sand problem. The sand clogged the washer's water intake and refrigerator's water line. I worried the sand deposit in water lines would cause more problem in the future. Adding the spin-down sediment filter solved my problem well. I installed it at the end of year 2007. it's been about 7 years. I had it installed on the main water pipe from the water well to the house. Right at the beginning of the main water pipe by the pressure tank. Hope I answered what you wanted to know. Good luck. Pat
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The filter starts back up again. If it spins but doesn't pull water up and through, pull the tubing up and drop it down into the shaft. That works for me.
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Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut the stuff open and use it in my new filters. Return it if you can. Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut... » Read More Check the O-ring. Also watch for cracks in the "U" tube along the seam as it will suck air and cause the GPH to go way down. Mine started to suck air along the seam shortly after getting it. I contacted AquaClear and they wanted me to purchase a new one even though it was less than 3 months old and still under warranty. Terrible customer support. I avoid AquaClear (and all Hagen) products like the plague now. Both my 30 and 70 models have the same issue and now sit in the very box they came in.... sadly I purchased nearly $200 in filter supplies/media for these as well. I just cut the stuff open and use it in my new filters. Return it if you can. « Show Less