Filteration systems that has Failed us.
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The bulk of filter failures are user caused.
The few design faults are well recorded and discussed on forums the few times they pop up.
Filter manufacturers actually have an impressive track record compared to other products.
The few design faults are well recorded and discussed on forums the few times they pop up.
Filter manufacturers actually have an impressive track record compared to other products.
Ive also use whisper hob filters for a long time most of them used works very well for a long while but recently i had a friend who bought on then started making loud noises and had to return it. at the same time i had bought another one from wal mart and after two weeks started making loud LOUD noises tried to fix it but cant seem to find A prob so returned it
The only failures I can think that I had, were two different ehiem pro IIs that dumped water all over the floor during a power outage. Main seals went bad, weird that they didn't leak with the filter running 
Oh and I had an Emp280 the had a hairline crack and leaked. Amazing how much water 2-3 drips a minute is when it adds up over a few days.
Oh and I had an Emp280 the had a hairline crack and leaked. Amazing how much water 2-3 drips a minute is when it adds up over a few days.
Bderick67;3997757; said:The only failures I can think that I had, were two different ehiem pro IIs that dumped water all over the floor during a power outage. Main seals went bad, weird that they didn't leak with the filter running
QUOTE]That's due to canister filter chambers being under less pressure while running than when turned off. This is because of the suction on the chamber from the pump. This is mostly the case even when the filters are clean not just due to clogged intakes. Clogged intakes will increase the suction effect however
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I had one of the little itty bitty mingon (sp?) HOB's crap out on me after a few months, dunno why but it just wouldnt fire back up one day. Every other failure I have had was either my fault, or b/c a silly fish went and spit a giant wad of sand into the intake.
I had one that had the same thing happen to me. I noticed it rather quickly though. I had it on a tank behind my computer desk in the bedroom and heard the water dripping onto the carpet.Bderick67;3997757; said:
