Emperor 400 spray bar

[k1ngph1l]

Hey has anyone ever had a problem with the spray bar on the emperor 400 not working? I got this filter free with one of my tanks and have never used it, but i am using it now and the spray bar doesn't work, everything else works fine. I even cleaned out the spray bar because i read that it might get clogged but it is clean, the water is just not going up to the spray bar?
Thanks

 

[terd ferguson]

Try adjusting up or down the little grey "adjuster thingie" on top of the lid. Also, try poking a toothpick through the holes on the spray bar to make sure they're clean. The spray bar can also be rotated. Could it be pointed down and you can't see the water coming out? My bet is the grey adjuster thing. Good luck.

 

[k1ngph1l]

I think i might have found the problem. http://www.marineandreef.com/v/vspfi...00_diagram.jpg
It seems that I am missing part 9 on that diagram, which is the flow manifold housing cover, I think this piece leads the flow up the tubing to the spray bar and without it the water flow just spreads throughout the filter

 

[eyft23]

make sure you have all of the parts for the filter if you've got it for free. i had a problem with mine and i just had to play around with the intake tube to make it work. good luck.