Fluval 305 Problem - Can't Restart Filter -- Now Resolved

[Arimus]

Errm... just cleaned (well rinsed the pads) in my 305 and now I can't get it to restart - looking at the primer the disc is slightly warped meaning it doesn't make a seal so the self primer isn't working.

The big problem is with the length of pipes available to me I can't easily suck on the hose myself to prime it.

Any ideas urgently appreciated...

 

[Arimus]

Errm... just cleaned (well rinsed the pads) in my 305 and now I can't get it to restart - looking at the primer the disc is slightly warped meaning it doesn't make a seal so the self primer isn't working.

The big problem is with the length of pipes available to me I can't easily suck on the hose myself to prime it.

Any ideas urgently appreciated...

Err... how long will my filter material last for with no water flow?

Skip that - filter is now sorted. Managed to contort myself and apply old fashioned method of syphon starting (and god it doesn't half taste foul)...

Water everywhere but the filter is running.

 

[kewskills]

yummy dirt water hehe

 

[Arimus]

Taste has gone now, just cracked open a bottle of wine to get rid of the taste