Fx 4 pump or impeller issue.

[kenand]

I purchased a 220 gallon aquarium and the fx 4 cannister.
400. 00 for tank,stand and cannister.
I put water in the fx4 and it pumps then stops.
I removed the pump, and plugged it in momentarily. The impeller turns. Would anyone know if it's the impeller thats bad?

 

[exnisstech]

If the fx4 us like the fx6 (I've only used 6) they do that when first powered up. It is to purge air.

 

[kenand]

If the fx4 us like the fx6 (I've only used 6) they do that when first powered up. It is to purge air.

Yea,that was it. Thanks. I'm getting a lot of bubbles out of the nozzles. Lid is tight. Any ideas on that?

 

[exnisstech]

I always had to rock mine side to side to get all of the air out. But I haven't used one in years and may be forgetting something

 

[kenand]

I always had to rock mine side to side to get all of the air out. But I haven't used one in years and may be forgetting something

I'll try it. Thanks.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

I purchased a 220 gallon aquarium and the fx 4 cannister.
400. 00 for tank,stand and cannister.
I put water in the fx4 and it pumps then stops.
I removed the pump, and plugged it in momentarily. The impeller turns. Would anyone know if it's the impeller thats bad?

did you plug it in while removed, out of water? they are supposed to only be turned on under water.

 

[kenand]

did you plug it in while removed, out of water? they are supposed to only be turned on under water.

It's working fine now. A lot of bubbles from the nozzle.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

It's working fine now. A lot of bubbles from the nozzle.

just unplug and let sit for 30 seconds and plug back in, all bubbles in the canister will be removed

 

[kenand]

just unplug and let sit for 30 seconds and plug back in, all bubbles in the canister will be removed

I'll do that and let you know. Thanks

 

[kenand]

That was it. Good job. But what's the reason behind that?

 

[Sleeping Giant]

That was it. Good job. But what's the reason behind that?

it worked?

 

[Sleeping Giant]

air gets trapped in the lid of the canister and in the lines

 

[kenand]

Ok. Thanks.

air gets trapped in the lid of the canister and in the lines

Yes it worked. Thanks again

 

[Asm481]

That pump will shut off for a couple minutes every 24 hours. It's all about purging bubbles. Little disheartening when you set it up, barely started and it stops! Lol

 

[kenand]

That pump will shut off for a couple minutes every 24 hours. It's all about purging bubbles. Little disheartening when you set it up, barely started and it stops! Lol

Ok. I bought this 220 gallon because it's going hold 2 loinfish once it cycles. What size is your tank?