Fx6 question

[jaws7777]

Just 5sw it and its running fine very. When i do tank maintence or wc on my 55 i turn my 2217 off by closing the out put valve then closing the input then unplugging. Starting it back up I plug it in open the input then open the output. Is it the same for the fx6 or does it have to be self primed every time you turn it off?

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[West1]

self prime. make sure there is a couple gallons in the FX6 before turning it on then watch it do its thing...

 

[jaws7777]

What if I dont empty anything out of the filter? I mean can I just shut the valves turn it off then turn it back on and open the valves ?

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[vr6fan]

What if I dont empty anything out of the filter? I mean can I just shut the valves turn it off then turn it back on and open the valves ?

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If its full then yes

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[chopsteeks]

self prime. make sure there is a couple gallons in the FX6 before turning it on then watch it do its thing...

You mean before opening the valves instead of turning it on ?

After maintenance, I will fill up the canister with tank water until almost full. Replace the cover, tighten up all the knobs, attach the valves, open it up. Then I wait until bubbles stop before turning it on.

 

[rodger]

There is no need to unplug or close valves just to do rank maintenance. Unless I am going to clean the cannister I don't turn it off.

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[jaws7777]

I guess its just a habit of turning off all my filters when doing wc always had sand substrate

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[deeda]

I never turn off my canister filters unless servicing them even with sand substrate. I do notice that even though the FX5 intake was 6" to 8" off the substrate, it always has sand it in when cleaning the filter.