Equipment Review and Discussion :: Aquaclear "problem"

[adam85491]

Ok so I recently cleaned my aquaclear filter and went it started up it took a realtively long time to prime even though I filled it with water (i use both extensions though) and now when it started it seems weaker. It sorta looks like this..



It's a poor drawing but i think you can get the idea. Anyway, is this a problem or just something I've never noticed?

[untsmurf]

The water level might not be high enough.

[adam85491]

It's actually higher than I had it..it's about two inches from the top with two extensions for the intake.

[steve]

Is the filter completely level? There is a small black adjustable wedge thingamajig that you can use to keep level against the glass.

[adam85491]

Yeah I know what your talking about but I'm not sure how you know if it's level.

[steve]

If you tilt the filter forward, does the flow improve?

Do you have the flow lever on the max setting?

[adam85491]

Yes, yes.

I just played with the intake tube and made the filter level. It looks better now but it drips a little..I think it's fine though, thanks