Help needed!

[lelover]

After performing some maintenance on my Whisper filter I put it back together and it will no longer bring the water up the tube. The impeller appears to be doing its job. The fan is spinning anyway. Do you have any recommendations or do I just need to replace it?

 

[tstenback]

did you prime the filter with water? I have found that if i prime the filter with a cup or two of water it will suck the water up better.

 

[lelover]

I fidgeted with the thing for over an hour last night (pulling the tubes up and down, filling and emptying with water) and couldn't get it to do its thing. I think it's toast.

 

[piscean]

before you declare your filter is toast try placing an airstone underneath the intake tube.

similar situation... and for some reason, the airstone really works for me. can read MY REPLY regarding my filter problem. hope it works for you too good luck!

 

[3fsh]

What is your water level? I have 2 eclipse systems and if the water level isn't high enough, no amount of priming will get it to work. If you need a lower water level (for whatever reason), raise the water level until the pump works, and then slowly take out as much water as you need to. Also, take it apart and see if it is clogged with any debri. Just some suggestions.

 

[lelover]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. You give me hope. I'll try the airstone idea out tomorrow. The water level is ok.