Does anyone else have trouble keeping the leveling device attached? I have had two of these filters and each time the leveler just falls off.
1250548
No, no problems whatsoever. Maybe you should reinforce it with a little bit of scotch tape around the part inserted into the filter base.
608233
I'm having the same problem and haven't figured it out yet. I've had this skimmer for over a month now and so far, it's useless. If you get a good answer, please let me know.
211916
I "fixed" ours with a part I took from an older Zen model. I created a stabilizing base using the spacer from between the upper and lower tanks, which allowed this model to sit slightly higher. Ours didn't balance well because of the vent for the hot water tank. I hope this helps at least give you a starting point, as I've not seen any sort of adapter sold.
533145
Check your rubber seal and make sure it fits properly. There should be no leaks, turned on or off. Maybe have a bad unit, or just a bad seal. Mine has worked fine, but I use mine for polishing and not for the main filter.
2025075
Same thing happened to me with the filter collapsing--I plan to check status of filter every so often and apply glue if needed. I believe the glue dries out prematurely.
2036571
Mine did the first few times, because I over filled it. But now that I've gotten the level down, it doesn't! I love mine!
2129503
The filter should just lift straight up . Pull on the to corners of the filter, if no luck push up on the filter from the bottom while lifting at the top... probably just stuck. Play with it a little should come out easy. I had 2 filters w mine so worst case pull it out use the second filter after u locate the problem...
2187384
Check to make sure it is going on the right rail. I had the same problem the first time I changed my filter.
1214379
You don't have it level. You might try placing a flat item under the side vibrating. Mine did thid until I got it level.
1030944
Yes that is normal! I found that if I turn an adjustment screw that is located just above the pump on that diaphragm it will lower that level it's a small screw with a triangular slot will have to buy a special screwdriver for turning it . I believe turning it in raises the water level turning it out lowered the Water level! But after I played with it I ended up pretty much back in the same spot because if you lower-level too much it sucks air . Then cycles on and Ó ff too much! I had a previous pump for 15 years at my house and it acted the same way. I hope that helps
1165994
Randy, the same thing happened to me last year. It ended up being that the little nipple which the filter depresses against when screwed on had somehow chipped off. I ended up having to replace the entire filter assembly (which was quite easy to do).
1777567
Mine used to fall off too. If you haven't already thrown it out, call them and have them send you a new replacement adapter that is metal. They know about this issue and will send it out for free.
1025016
You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
221324
sounds like the motor is crapping out. i used this thing for a short time and didnt like it and went back to old faithful "whisper 60s", they last forever, work great, are mostly quiet, gotta pull em apart and clean up good every once and a while but they really are the best hang on filters u can get. ive been in saltwater forever and have used EVERYTHING you can imagine, stick with whispers..
431047
this has not been a problem for me. Are you zeroing it out? Has this been a problem from the first for you? Mine has always settled in, but there are occassions when it does kind of go back and forth between for example 27g and 28 g if you are really on the edge of a little more than 27g and a little less than 28g. I hope this is helpful. If yours is bouncing all over then perhaps you have a defective one. I hope this is helpful. Good Luck.
1796713
The more precisely level the better, but I only had an almost-level spot and it still works. The problem is just that the water is leaning to one side and putting extra pressure on one side. If it's slightly off-level, it is still workable.
1795618
If you have a removeable swivel plate on the bottom of your leveler that can be removed I would say yes. That orange tri piece needes to be pinned on in place of the factory plate. Mine were held on by a pin and clip. Hope that helps