Why isn't my fluval 306 Primer work!?

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MermaidMan

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When I pull it up and down to prime, it doesn't have any resistance of water. Like its not pushing it out. It feels like its pushing nothing.
My fluval 306 is only 3 months old. I was previously priming it a lot, then it just stopped.
The hoses are cut to fit the tank perfectly.

 

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• #3

make sure canister is filled to top

 

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noelsfishland said:

make sure canister is filled to top

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It is filled to the top, its just when i try to prime it, It doesn't do anything.

 

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anyone know whats wrong?

 

Redearsunfish

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are the valves open?

 

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Redearsunfish said:

are the valves open?

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yeah theyre open. Its just the priming tool doesn't push.

 

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viejaMadness

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Hm same thing happened to my 206, try cleaning out impeller that worked for me.


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viejaMadness said:

Hm same thing happened to my 206, try cleaning out impeller that worked for me.


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Yeah, I completely cleaned everything. I cleaned the hose too.

 

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MermaidMan said:

Yeah, I completely cleaned everything. I cleaned the hose too.

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The suction cup that's attached prolly came off or loose


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