quick question on EHEIM 2026

[Dare On]

I have a 90 gallon tank and a brand new EHEIM PROFESSIONAL 2026 placed under the tank. I unplug the EHEIM before I do a 30% water change but after I fill the tank back up do I have to push down on the big priming button on top of the EHEIM before I plug it back in or do I just plug it right back in?

Thanks for any help in this matter.

 

[homerw500]

you only have to prime the filter if your water level drops below the level of the intake pipe I have a 2026 and a 2028 and when I do a water change it stays above the bottom of the in take pipe so I leave the pumps running when I do a water change and then just top back up

Hope this helps

 

[Dare On]

Thanks very much for the info!

 

[Ob1]

I agree with homerw - however I have 2028 and it failed to prime on one ocassion. after much panic and re-checking.

I found that i needed to clear the outlet pipe! I do not know why but once i drain it the filter started to fill with water. There was no need to push the prime button - the water just started to refill the filter. cool

any one know why i had to do this?


jason

 

[Chris Allan]

Hi, I have a 2026. I thought they were rated up to a 77 gallon tank? I may be worng, but it may be a bit small for your tank.

Make sure there are no air lock in the hose before turning it back on.

Hope this helps.
Chris