Equipment Review and Discussion :: A wierd filter

[CV Cream]

I bought this Aqua-tech 5-15 power filter from walmart, and i don't think it works properly. The water deosn't flow out from the front, like shown on the front of the box. Does anyone have this filter, and knows if there is something wrong with mine?

[missibsu]

Did you properly set up the filter? Did you prime it? I guess those are the obvious questions...but that's all I have.

[CV Cream]

what is "primeing" it?

[marisa]

Fill it with water so there's no air in it. Are there any directions with the filter? They should tell you what to do.

[CV Cream]

Yea i filled the part where there was the filter, but not the hole where the tube goes into, is that what you were talking about also? The filter came with basic directions, ima call cust service tommorow to say what they say. Thanks.

[CountryGirl68]

I've used that filter in the past. If you filled the filter all the way until the water poured out into the tank and then turned the filter power on, the water should flow out of it. If it doesn't work, I'd return it to the store.