Filter Blowing Air [Archive]

The Doctor

Fri Sep 02, 2011, 08:09 AM

Hi Guys,

I have recently installed an Eheim Ecco Pro 3036 and it periodically blows lots of fine air bubbles (about every 60 seconds).

It is running the Eheim media supplied, bioMECH, SUBSTRAT pro, MECH pro and foam.

I don't know if I haven't primed it properly or if it has something to do with the media.

I am worried if it keeps happening it may damage the impeller or motor.

Cheers
Dave

ILLUSN

Fri Sep 02, 2011, 09:44 AM

Sounds like a priming problem turn it off give it a shake then turn it on again

The Doctor

Sat Sep 03, 2011, 02:36 AM

I've tried that a few times and it hasn't helped.

It's got me buggered how to stop it.

swifto

Sat Sep 03, 2011, 06:06 AM

Hi,maybe sucking in air from some where,

Mattzilla

Sat Sep 03, 2011, 06:18 AM

to be spitting air out it has to be suking air in at some point. check all your seals... perhaps change o rings, check hose connections havn't loosened up etc

Nev

Sun Sep 04, 2011, 12:01 AM

^^ What he said. ^^

Exotic Aquatic

Sun Sep 04, 2011, 02:59 AM

I just had to replace my 0 rings too for the same problem! Worked a charm!!! Tricky buggers to get on right, make sure you DONT roll/twist them!!!

Good luck, im sure it will be all good with new rubbers.

The Doctor

Thu Sep 08, 2011, 08:27 AM

Thanks for your replies guys.

I ended up lubricating the main O-ring with oil. Seems to have done the trick.

Cheers
Dave