lorrainel Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 hi all i've gotten hold of a 2nd hand fluval 203 does anyone know how to make it go? the motor seems to be running fine but it doesn't suck water in at all! i've tried filling the canister + thelines up with water to get it going but nothings happening, the motor just keep whirring away with no result. i'm not if its missing a part? right now its got: 3 x compartments filled with filter media 1 x lid with motor the actual canister 1 x rubber seal around the lid inlet and outlet hose what am i missing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Easiest way is to leave the cannister empty, put the inlet hose in the tank, suck on the outlet house until it starts siphoning into the cannister then connect everything back up and turn on the power. If it still doesn't go, disconnect the outlet house and have it siphon through the cannister into a bucket for a few liters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I always have to syphon mine every time i clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 my lips are sealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 make sure you havn't mistaken a blocking cap for a jointer for the spraybar & capped it closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainel Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 it works!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: hurra thanks v much for all ur help i appreciate it. now its time to cycle my tank yay! Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 So which suggestion was the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainel Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 well actually i took everyone's advice i took the whole thing apart and gave everything a good scrub then banged it a few times. checked and rechecked that i connected up the hoses the right way around filled the filter up with water and then turned it on and sucked water through the hoses until all the air bubbles were gone and it worked like a charm :lol: my partner told me it wouldn't work but it did! really showed him!! i'm so happy now saved me money on buying a new filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoban Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Need a stickie thread called "Suck start your Fluval" LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 the easiest way i found to fix it is to throw it in the bin and buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 the only thing to go wrong is the impeller and they are freely available for under 20$. So when you throw it away throw it my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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