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Old 02-23-2008, 12:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Priming filter....grrrrrrrrr!

Does anyone own or know how to prime an Eheim Wet / Dry External Filter 2227 ???

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Where to download a manual(I have been looking)

thanks a heap if you can help!!!!!
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Re: Priming filter....grrrrrrrrr!

ok guys, found the online manual......must say this filter needs to many tools to be simply primed...grrrrrrrrr.....
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Re: Priming filter....grrrrrrrrr!

Eheim 2227 canister it looks like this is the filter.
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Re: Priming filter....grrrrrrrrr!

I hope this is for a "Fish Only" tank...they're not very good for reef tanks. HUGE nitrate producers...

BTW, use a powerhead...stick it in the input side of the filter, run it till you get water out the other end...
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Re: Priming filter....grrrrrrrrr!

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I hope this is for a "Fish Only" tank...they're not very good for reef tanks. HUGE nitrate producers...

BTW, use a powerhead...stick it in the input side of the filter, run it till you get water out the other end...
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