How do I increase water flow so it turns the bio-wheel? It just dribbles through.
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Clean it... Meaning-take the intake tubes off and clean them out. Take the whole filter out(keeping the bio wheel in tank water) and try to flush out the impeller. It's just getting hummed up inside.
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Bought as a gift for my 13 year old son living out of state, he set it up himself, and it works fine. Being his first aquarium, he said he just read the instructions. I'd start there.
208078
No way to control the discharge direction. Try using it to go all one direction if you can. This is when that high school geometry that we all didn't need helps some.lol
1696441
I have too much water flow. I had to attach a shut-off shower valve which can also be used to restrict water flow.
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I have the 306 model with a 3 foot long 38g and I have to turn off some of the flow, since the water current is so strong it blows the sand to one side. Now, in theory, the larger the bio-filter area in the canister, the better, so just use less flow.
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I am not too happy with mine. It doesn't flow out quickly. I am in the process of returning my purchase. Wish you luck. Try calling customer service they might be able to help you
907887
try using less water... I use mine all the time and find it only has issues when it's overfilled
1139169
I took a piece of filter sponge and cut to fit for in front of the outflow. I was able to put it under the lip of the top cover and close it over the sponge. It really cut down on the flow. The filter also comes with a plastic curved piece that goes over the top to lessen the water flow. Also, the higher you have the water in the tank, the less the current. What size tank do you have?
759884
I would look for a biiger pump. It mifht do it but the flow wont be very strong
2152101
your problem is the adjustable gate on the overflow try lowering a couple of notches that should do the trick,
1294924
Sounds like the pump. There is a fly wheel [you can see this through the top [a round hole] that may be stuck. Try forcing water or a burst of air through it. Some times all it needs is pulling the filters up and down to get it started.
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Keep the top on when not in use, and place a paperclip(Opened up to fit in)inside the hole. When you go to use it again, when you pull out the paperclip it will flow again. Good Luck!
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Joanne is wrong, sorry. The screen and rubber washer are just that. A screen to keep the inevitable small sand and particles normal in waterlines to keep from clogging further down stream. Only way I can see to increase flow is to drill out venturi in white plastic swivel section. Leave the screen in. I went ahead and tried to drill it out, and works fine. Hole size a received is a little less than 1/8" and I stepped up to 11/64". That's not a huge change, Works fine and did increase flow some.
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well make sure it is filled with the dimeneralizer, and turn the knob to allow the water to flow thru the tube and press the red button.you may have not turned the knob enough to allow water flow. also the water container needs to be elevated about 3 to 4 feet above to allow the water to flow through the tube.
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I just push down on the side some for a few minutes. Once enough I the water I out I can then open the air plug and release the air. The water flows out thereafter!! Hope this helps.
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Hi, this is Steve over at Aqua Products. 1st this issue may be hard to diagnose over the internet, so if you want to talk to someone live please call 1-800-845-4856. Ok here are some ideas. First if you bring the cleaner up to the pool surface you should be able to see if the water flow switches from forward to backward after say 30 seconds if this does not happen it could be debris stuck in the intake, or in the propeller. Please also check if the bag was installed properly. lastly it could be a simple spring on the flap. I hope this helps.steve
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No. You do not. It will dribble a tad but that's it. Run a gallon of water through it after changing it and you're done.
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change the direction of the arms and then run water thru it...make sure they are turning in the correct direction in order for it to move forward...I've done the same..... also make sure that the stop underneath it is not triggered/stuck