External filter hoses (EHEIM 2260)

[Mantvis]

Hello,

I just bought a second hand Eheim 2260. Problem is that it didn't come with hoses or anything. I have old hoses from my broken Fluval FX5 of which I plan to use only intake and output. I could also use hoses, but the problem is that the output hose on Eheim is much smaller and there would be no valves for removing the filter for cleaning.

I have an idea how I could add all valves, but I would like to ask, maybe anyone have done something similar and I could learn from it?

Please post your custom hosing for external filters or solutions for the 2260.

 

[joe jaskot]

Found this for you: http://cichlid-forum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=169178

 

[Mantvis]

Thanks. Seen it, but looking for a different solution. I might just use ball valves as in link attached to a hose.

 

[HarleyK]

Bummer you didn't get the quick disconnect valves. I cannot imagine filter maintenance without. But they run ~$100 new... Not worth it for you.

Good luck, and please post how you end up doing it, for the benefit of all.

Thanks
harleyK



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[Mantvis]

Its already has been modified by the previous owner a bit, but i think if i could get second valves, i could just make it work.



BTW I got it for only 65$

 

[Mantvis]

I removed one of output valves since it was unnecessary, and redone the mod on output valve since i did not trust it fully.

Works like a charm. Compared to FX5, the output is less powerfull, but the amount of filter media in it just blows my mind compared to FX5, it is 5 times larger.

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