My Fluval 305 Canister Filter has occasional set of bubbles coming out the ''Out pipe'' into the tank..


MeeMoe , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 10:28:40 AM

Ive just started it up today, had it for about 5 months and switched back 
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to the external again. l have ''primed'' it quite a bit using the instant 
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prime lever...bubbles came out a bit. When l tip the canister a little 
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this make bubbles come out the ''Out pipe'' into the tank. The tubes are 
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not leaking, no water coming out anywhere. Dont have any air stones in the 
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tank causing air to get it. Where is the air coming from?
 
 
 
 
 

Sunshine!! , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 08:26:57 PM

You have a leak on the low pressure side (suction side). As the  
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water is being drawn into the filter, air is pulled in from the unsealed  
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area.If you turn the unit off, you might find the leak. The most common  
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leak points are where the tubing connect to the cannister and either a  
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nicked or mis-aligned o-ring seal..  
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Angel Baby , Monday, 16th of August 2010 05:53:52 PM

Check the tightness of the hose coonections and the pump  
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housing seal.  
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It is not unusual for it to be drawing in air at a seal without obviously  
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leaking water.  
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