Eheim 2217

wesleydnunder · 06-13-2008, 04:40 AM

I put a new Filter on my 125 gal 4 weeks ago. It has been running flawlessly as I would expect from a workhorse like the Classic 2217. However, I notice the output has diminished to about 1/4 of what it was when I first started it. I completely stripped it down and cleaned it again (I'd just done so Saturday). No blockages anywhere in the system. When I put it back in service it still had the greatly diminished flow. I tore it down again, moved the media, removed sponges, same thing. I broke it down three times last night. I'm at a loss. Anyone run into this before? This is the first problem I've had with any Eheim equipment.

Mark

rich311k · 06-13-2008, 04:42 AM

I have a new one as well. It has been running for a month or so without any concerns. Have you tried running it without any media to see if the motor or impeller may be the problem?

wesleydnunder · 06-13-2008, 06:13 AM

Yes Rich. I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't spin as fast as it did. I completely cleaned the socket, the impeller and the channel. Just can't figure out why it would not spin like it did. I bought it from Big Al's and I really don't want to go through the return process.

Mark

TwoTankAmin · 06-13-2008, 07:40 AM

Is it possible that the impeller stem (the thing down the center of the magnet) is bent? Also, does the plastic blade piece that actually moves the water look OK? Normally if either of those parts in not right, the filter should make some noise.

rich311k · 06-13-2008, 08:07 AM

The impeller kit is pretty cheap, might be worth changing it before you have to do the return exchange process. If you still have to exchange the filter you will already have a replacement impeller available to you for the future.

wesleydnunder · 06-13-2008, 08:20 AM

The impeller shaft looked straight and the blades look brand new as they should. I guess I'll try to find a kit locally. Thanks guys.

Mark

Trixie · 06-13-2008, 08:40 AM

This may sound stupid, but if the hoses have been slightly kinked once, they tend to want to stay that way. When this happened to me, the little bit of hose that fits between the filter itself and the first lock valve thingy. I had to use the plastic "dekinkificator" things that you use for the hose that curves over the rim of the tank.

wesleydnunder · 06-13-2008, 09:36 AM

I looked at that too, Susan. The only thing kinky in the fish room is me.

Mark

wesleydnunder · 06-13-2008, 10:49 AM

Apparently, I didn't look close enough at the hoses yesterday Susan. I found a slight kink in the return line between the curved support and the spray bar. I got it straightened out and the flow came back up, so I wasn't the only kinky thing in the fish room. Thanks a bunch Susan! And thanks to everyone else who responded.

Mark

rich311k · 06-13-2008, 01:03 PM

Glad you figured it out. I will have to check my hoses when I get home.

Trixie · 06-13-2008, 08:18 PM

Yay! Glad I could help!

06-13-2008, 04:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
wesleydnunder Resident Cannibal Join Date: May 2006 Location: La Marque, Tx. Posts: 2,310	Eheim 2217 I put a new Filter on my 125 gal 4 weeks ago. It has been running flawlessly as I would expect from a workhorse like the Classic 2217. However, I notice the output has diminished to about 1/4 of what it was when I first started it. I completely stripped it down and cleaned it again (I'd just done so Saturday). No blockages anywhere in the system. When I put it back in service it still had the greatly diminished flow. I tore it down again, moved the media, removed sponges, same thing. I broke it down three times last night. I'm at a loss. Anyone run into this before? This is the first problem I've had with any Eheim equipment. Mark __________________ If it can't be fixxed with a hammer, then you've got an electrical problem.

06-13-2008, 06:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
wesleydnunder Resident Cannibal Join Date: May 2006 Location: La Marque, Tx. Posts: 2,310	Yes Rich. I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't spin as fast as it did. I completely cleaned the socket, the impeller and the channel. Just can't figure out why it would not spin like it did. I bought it from Big Al's and I really don't want to go through the return process. Mark __________________ If it can't be fixxed with a hammer, then you've got an electrical problem.

06-13-2008, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
TwoTankAmin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westchester Co., NY Posts: 722	Is it possible that the impeller stem (the thing down the center of the magnet) is bent? Also, does the plastic blade piece that actually moves the water look OK? Normally if either of those parts in not right, the filter should make some noise. __________________ Te audire non possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure.

06-13-2008, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
wesleydnunder Resident Cannibal Join Date: May 2006 Location: La Marque, Tx. Posts: 2,310	The impeller shaft looked straight and the blades look brand new as they should. I guess I'll try to find a kit locally. Thanks guys. Mark __________________ If it can't be fixxed with a hammer, then you've got an electrical problem.

06-13-2008, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trixie Meow. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,456	This may sound stupid, but if the hoses have been slightly kinked once, they tend to want to stay that way. When this happened to me, the little bit of hose that fits between the filter itself and the first lock valve thingy. I had to use the plastic "dekinkificator" things that you use for the hose that curves over the rim of the tank. __________________

06-13-2008, 04:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
rich311k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 252	I have a new one as well. It has been running for a month or so without any concerns. Have you tried running it without any media to see if the motor or impeller may be the problem?

06-13-2008, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
rich311k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 252	The impeller kit is pretty cheap, might be worth changing it before you have to do the return exchange process. If you still have to exchange the filter you will already have a replacement impeller available to you for the future.

06-13-2008, 09:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
wesleydnunder Resident Cannibal Join Date: May 2006 Location: La Marque, Tx. Posts: 2,310	I looked at that too, Susan. The only thing kinky in the fish room is me. Mark __________________ If it can't be fixxed with a hammer, then you've got an electrical problem.

06-13-2008, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
wesleydnunder Resident Cannibal Join Date: May 2006 Location: La Marque, Tx. Posts: 2,310	Apparently, I didn't look close enough at the hoses yesterday Susan. I found a slight kink in the return line between the curved support and the spray bar. I got it straightened out and the flow came back up, so I wasn't the only kinky thing in the fish room. Thanks a bunch Susan! And thanks to everyone else who responded. Mark __________________ If it can't be fixxed with a hammer, then you've got an electrical problem.

06-13-2008, 01:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
rich311k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 252	Glad you figured it out. I will have to check my hoses when I get home.

06-13-2008, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trixie Meow. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,456	Yay! Glad I could help! __________________

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