How I clean Eheim 2217 Filter(pic heavy)

[baumakawak]

Here is my pictorial & instructions on how I clean my filter.

1) Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.

2) Close all the disconnect valves on the input & output hoses.

3) Take the filter to the sink.

 

[satyajit82]

You still taking pictures ?
BTW it can be a good pictorial, instructions post...if you update the thread ...

 

[Miguel]

Only 1 pic....

Go on. A lot of. Guys are interested

 

[ss720]

I'm very interested, I'm actually cleaning one tomorrow, I have 2 of them, never cleaned them before.
But they are rather simple in their design, still would like to see a follow up on the topic.

Great filters btw, the two I have make combined less noise than my fx6 (still like it though, just a tip for people who have tanks in their bedroom like myself)


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[Squirtle919]

I find the best way is to sit them on the rim of a bucket or sink, turn the intake to face into the bucket then I grab my water change hose whilst emptying the tank and spray it into the canister, removes most of the gunk. I also take the top floss pad out before this. every 6 months though I will open the whole thing up to get to the other pads.

May not work for some as I use a pump to drain the tanks so I have a fair bit of pressure on the hose.

 

[shookONES]

I've found "backwashing" the classic Eheims isn't terribly effective. Every couple of months, I'll pull the canister out, fill a couple bucks up with tank water, and really rinse all the media in them. You'd be surprised how well the Efhimech traps poop and debris.

 

[shookONES]

My big 2250 is due for a service in the next couple of weeks. If you guys are interested, I'll be sure to document the process and throw in some tips and tricks along the way.

 

[deeda]

Actually I think the OP started posting pics from my thread Here

 

[ss720]

Actually I think the OP started posting pics from my thread Here

Yep..

Thanks for proving the link.

Bookmarked for future reference!


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[pops]

take then filter to the sink? are you on well water?