My 400A worked great for about 4-5 yrs. now it takes about 15-20 min to fill up. What can I do to make the water flow fast again?
594221
The short answer is to change the diaphragm, but it's faster and easier to just change the top end of the unit. Turn off the water, flush the tank to drain it, pull up on the locking collar, pull off the clip to the over flow tube and then hold a bowl over the bottom unit. Turn on the water for a moment to flush out any sand or debris, then turn off the water and simply push on a new top end. Lock it in place, attach the over flow clip and tube, adjust the float if necessary. It takes longer to read this then it does to do it.
735949
The is a common problem with average or low quality motors especially when the filter becomes old. The resolution is to replace the filter, clean the motor thoroughly, let it dry, re-install it with a new filter and make sure the water level is correct. In addition please make sure you are keeping the tank clean by following the guidelines using a vacuum etc. This will keep the motor from "clogging" up fast. Hope this helps.
1499962
The first few times the filter is ran, you should expect about 12 hours for the basin to fill. After that, we average between 6-8. They do sell a high flow top filter for $15 from their main website and it is worth the extra cash. Good luck!
451842
I saw posted somewhere that a different manufacturer's device automatically is set to do this after a certain amount of water has flowed through it. Simply removing and then reseating the filter MIGHT fix the issue, although I can't guarantee it will be the same for this device.
2153146
Not sure, my system is very quiet after that first fill up. Maybe it's defective, try calling customer service.
687276
Let it drain completely and gofom there.if not most hobby lobbys can help. I have since upgraded to the outdoor models and am having a blast. Thanks amazon
1399887
Mine has only filled up one time. I am currently not drawing air from outside, just exhausting to outside and it is working well.
1190365
I'm sure you've tried filling it, just be sure you fill it long enough to remove most of the air. You may have to drain it and refill if the fuel was poor quality. To fill to capacity takes a good 45-60 seconds. It should essentially fire up at any setting. Make sure the glow hole is facing you so you can see it light. There is no flame when the iron is running. I had the same problem after I stored it for a long time. Good Luck
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.
2043179
From what I read the flow rate will diminish as the filter ends its life. I also think there is an alarm in the sysyem that warns you that you need a new filter. I haven't changed my filter yet but I bought a replacement so I have it when needed.
1933129
Hi - you may have a slow leak, make sure the top is screwed down tight before you insert the cartridge. Also make sure insert the cartridge fast ( screw on the cap) otherwise there is not enough pressure to push all the water out. If none of it works - return the unitgood luck
1759503
When I bought mine last year I had the same problem. Even level it didn't work. Called company and they sent me two little pieces of PVC pipe that were cut to fit over the places where the water tank nozzles are pushed up and are supposed to empty. Not explaining it well but basically if it won't work after being level, call the company and they can help.
584078
It should start pumping right away. It's possible that the tubing on the white casing that holds the pump is not lined up with the hole that water is supposed to spout out of. Also check the lever on the side of the actual pump, this controls the low/high setting. Hopefully that works, otherwise you might have to return it. One other thing to try is to make sure you have a lot of water in there, maybe it doesn't have enough to pump.
1904287
Good question . I'm guessing that Culligan has changed the filter element/component for some reason . Mine is the same way and becomes progressively slower after about two weeks of use despite the fact that I replace the filter every thirty days . I presume it's because it is filtering and whatever is being filtered out is responsible for clogging the filter . The filter looks to be the same as previous filters but , as you pointed out , the slow flow has an unacceptable flow rate .I'll be looking for another filtering assembly next month .
460620
With 1 gal of treatment it usually runs out in 25-30 min. On high flow approx 15 mins. For extra info I will run clean water through a cycle to to make sure the unit will last longer and there are no future problems with the unit with corrosion or chemical buildup.
2019398
I feel like it is not getting full water supply. That is the only reason I know of that it would do that. How are you running it, like, in line with another pump or what? You may want to rebleed all your lines and then check it again.
1492132
I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.