Canister help

[r3d]

Just got a Eheim 2000 series for my 29 and i need help starting the inlet
replaced the tubing with pvc so it goes into the tank, goes up, makes a U over to the other side into the filter. How do i get the inlet to start sucking water?

[RedTailKinG]

i syphon mine tonight with my mouth or fill up the canister half way before starting to create more pressure lol i thaught i was the only one tonight i got so pissed anyways keep the return line closed first start it up wait like a few minutes then open the return valve this worked for me let me know what happens

[r3d]

i dont have a return valve so is there anything else i can do?

[RedTailKinG]

oh you doing it straight flow? then take the return line in ur mouth and syphon this way thats how mine started on my 110 years back it helps alot and you should get a steady flow asap

[invisyblegypsey]

i use my pyton to fill them. just take the suction tube off and use the python hose.
stick it to the inlet and when it comes out of the outlet side your set

[RedTailKinG]

agreed samething like i said b4 you will have to syphon it your self


i use my pyton to fill them. just take the suction tube off and use the python hose.
stick it to the inlet and when it comes out of the outlet side your set

[r3d]

Got it started with the siphoning idea. just lost a gallon of water all over my carpet in the process lol. thank you

[r3d]

oh yah the canister was only 40 bucks, brand new in a sealed box
i think thats a pretty bomb score :D

[RedTailKinG]

lol ur welcome brother no problem yeah forgot to tell you watch out for the strong spit ahahaha good going tho ur set

[RedTailKinG]

deff a score a just added a 2217 to my 240 that already has 2 fx5's on it my fish should be happy and the damn thing did the same thing to me i was heated bro uhhh but then finally and you feel happy again lol

[r3d]

deff a score a just added a 2217 to my 240 that already has 2 fx5's on it my fish should be happy and the damn thing did the same thing to me i was heated bro uhhh but then finally and you feel happy again lol
lol heated is a good word to describe it. Im just surprised i did not start a fire, water got all over my power strip

[RedTailKinG]

omg yeah thank GOD

[invisyblegypsey]

get 2 sets of these

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=EH4004412&child=EH4004412&utm_source=mdcsegooglebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=EH4004412&utm_content=EheimDoubleTapQuickRelease050inch065in&utm_campaign=mdcse&site=google_base