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Last week I was given an Eheim ecco canister filter- it supposedly needed an
impeller, but that appeared fine after cleaning. The problem was that it would run fine until it was shut off- then it would lose its seal when or during restarting. I don't know whether it's the handle or the big red sealing O-ring or both, but the handle won't lock- it moves to the "unlock" position after I shut it down, and then commences to shower everything. The O-ring fits in its groove, but rather loosely- not at all tight as I'd assume- -
- Is this filter worth spending about $100 to repair, or should I try to get a new one?
- The model number is 2233 39- output is 550 l/h( metric)
- The same guy gave me an acryllic tank for a sump- an Amiracle brand.
I already have 3 powerheads- should I concentrate on putting this together instead of the Eheim? - All I have is the tank, the powerheads, and a broken-off ball valve that would fit in the hole in the sump wall if the cap *c/p*end wasn't busted off the valve.. It' a huge ball valve- about 1-1/4inch.
impeller, but that appeared fine after cleaning. The problem was that it would run fine until it was shut off- then it would lose its seal when or during restarting. I don't know whether it's the handle or the big red sealing O-ring or both, but the handle won't lock- it moves to the "unlock" position after I shut it down, and then commences to shower everything. The O-ring fits in its groove, but rather loosely- not at all tight as I'd assume- -
- Is this filter worth spending about $100 to repair, or should I try to get a new one?
- The model number is 2233 39- output is 550 l/h( metric)
- The same guy gave me an acryllic tank for a sump- an Amiracle brand.
I already have 3 powerheads- should I concentrate on putting this together instead of the Eheim? - All I have is the tank, the powerheads, and a broken-off ball valve that would fit in the hole in the sump wall if the cap *c/p*end wasn't busted off the valve.. It' a huge ball valve- about 1-1/4inch.