Eheim 2217 Question

[star4]

I have a eheim 2217 filter which I have not used before (its second hand) and it has all the pipework but there seems to be no shut off valves! do these filters need a shut off valve on the inlet and outlet pipes.

Thanks

 

[DutchKev]

the eheim i have dont have one either, nor did my old pro 2, the previous owner bought some eheim shut off valves for it, i can get pics of them if you like?

 

[star4]

Oh cool, they are not important then! so how to you clean it without getting soaked? or when you switch it off does it stop syphoning?

 

[OohFeeshy]

You can always buy a couple of taps, I haven't used an Eheim without them but since I always end up getting soaked even if I use them, doing without could be quite tricky.

 

[DutchKev]

my mate had to turn the pump off, disconnect the pipes and quickly hold them upright to stop them soaking everything- and a hastle it was!

 

[helterskelter]

Yes their not that important as long as you drain them off and prime the inlet (with out getting a mouth full ) then you fine.