fluval 405

[1972ford]

What is the trick to open the bastard everytime I go to do my maintance on the I have a hell of a time getting them open. I broke one of the primers so I prime it with a pump now lol.

One day I'm gonna sump my 200 instead of these 2 405 and 4 sponge filters

 

[FMA4ME]

Lol
Have you ever had someone in a headlock and tried to pop their head off? Same idea. Strong arm up top, the other around the base

btw, what kind of Ford do you have?

 

[convict360]

What is the trick to open the bastard everytime I go to do my maintance on the I have a hell of a time getting them open. I broke one of the primers so I prime it with a pump now lol.

One day I'm gonna sump my 200 instead of these 2 405 and 4 sponge filters

The trick is to pick it up, walk over to the bin; and throw it in, then replace with any other filter

Nah I'm being harsh, FMA4ME has the technique spot on lol; but I recently gave up on the Fluval 406 as it was a major annoyance even doing anything with it

 

[1972ford]

I got a 72 f100
I have got to setup a sump and ditch the dam canisters. I know I'm lazy with my canister maintance but it's such a pain in the ass.

 

[rodger]

I agree they are difficult to open. I use a butterknife and pry it apart. I think they are a long lasting dependable filter, unlike the bigger cousin FX.

 

[jeaninel]

Hmmm...I don't have any problem opening mine. The latches are what pulls the top off.

 

[Red_Man]

Hello! I have a few Fluval canisters and they are designed to be opened with the same gray clasps that hold the top to the bottom. It is easier to make a video then try to explain. Give me a few minutes.

 

[Red_Man]

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[convict360]

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LOL I love that you actually made a video on this, and that I didn't even realise that was how you opened it...for over a year until now lmao.

 

[jeaninel]

The problem I've had with one of mine (I have two) is that the impeller cover keeps coming loose. I will snap it on making sure it clicks in. It will be running along, then randomly the filter will start making a rattling noise and sure enough, I open the top and the impeller cover has come off. I snap it back in and it happens again. Sometimes it goes for days or weeks before it comes loose.Anyone else have a problem like this with theirs?