Filter Problem

[tony2501]

Hi

Anyone help with a priming problem on an Ehiem 2036 Pro2, have checked all pipework, etc.. for blockages,.

Problem seems to be on the inlet side

Thanks

 

[Bloo]

I'm not familiar with the self prime models - that's what this one is isn't it ?
Are all the taps (the little shut valve arms) in the correct positions ?

 

[tony2501]

Its a self primer, everything appears to be fine, only thing I can think is happening is the seal, I've checked everything else.

 

[Bloo]

Are you setting it up for this first time ? Or if not, how long have you had it ?

 

[tony2501]

Had it about 4/5 months. Was cleaning it and when put it back together, I couldn't get it to prime. The inlet pipe will not take up any water, and as I said no blockages anywhere.

 

[Bloo]

OK well in that case, you have tried to manually prime it.
Filter empty. All arms closed. Attach to pipes. Open inlet arms - but keep outlet closed.
Wait till the whole cannister fills completely with water, then open outlet arms and power up.
That should really work.

 

[tony2501]

Thanks all for the advice, managed to get it working, was a sealing problem not allowing vacuum to be created.