its for my ten gallon a freshwater tank...
2006-09-27 15:30:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
what primeing it?
2006-09-27 15:33:16 · update #1
Yes everyone is correct...
You have to prime the pumps with water...
That simply means to fill the pumps with water and then plug it in and turn it on so it has water to pump...
2006-09-27 17:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Assuming everything is in working order, it sounds like it needs primed. On most filters this just means taking the top panel off (where the actual filter media is) dipping some tank water in a cup and pouring in the well of the filter (this would be the area where the water gets sucked into, but before it's dumped back into the tank). Hope this helps!
2006-09-27 22:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to pour water into the filter to prime it until it starts sucking up the tank water. Fill it right up to the top. Once it is primed, it should start in about a minute or two.
If it doesn't, the impellor may be burned out and need to be replaced. If it is new, the pet store where you bought it should replace it free. If it is used, they cost about $6-8 depending on the size.
2006-09-27 22:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of filters are not self priming. You have to add water to the reservoir for most of the hang on back filters to begin working. With canister filters you have to prime it the first time then it usually self primes after that.
Good Luck
2006-09-27 22:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by tinar92 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some you have to prime by pouring some of the tank water into the filter. Otherwise, make sure the intake tube is firmly pushed in so it'll suck water.
2006-09-27 22:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
try priming the filter by pouring water into the resivour.power filters are good for pumping water but not air,this is what happens if you do not prime them. the prosses causes water to flow down the intake tube letting the impeller to lift your tank water
2006-09-27 22:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by hawk c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you describe your filter? The non primed waterfall style filter is a likely cause if it is that style. You may also have a jammed impellor. Sometimes the magnetic force wont let them spin if they are not inserted quite right.
2006-09-28 01:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is it making any efforts to prime? Or is anything happening at all? Or is it just as if it's not plugged in?
2006-09-28 01:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it's a 'waterfall' type filter, try filling it with water, it worked with my little brothers one.
2006-09-27 22:33:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the same thing just happened to me and I thought mine was broken but when I took it apart and cleaned it, it was quite gooey inside, and I thought i would just plug it in for the heck of it and it worked again, so try cleaning it right out.
2006-09-28 09:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by Blaundee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋