Priming AquaH2O Canister Filter

Hi there

I recently bought a second hand AquH2O aquarium that came with an external canister filter from the same company. It is an ACF-800. I am struggling to get th filter running properly and have no manual to guide me (google not much help either).

Can anyone with the same type of filter please assist?
What I've done based on advice on the internet for other makes:
1. Got the siphoning going on the inlet pipe
2. Turned on the filter for a few seconds - slight knocking noise and stopped
3. Filled the canister with water
4. Turned filter on again for few seconds - slight humming noise with no flow
5. Got the siphoning going on the outlet pipe as well
6. Turned on filter - still no flow and still slight humming

I did remember to open the inlet and outlet valves before starting the filter!
What else can I be missing?

Thanks

 

remove the priming cap thingy, add some water in there and try again!

 

Yes I have one of these they are not easy but once you get the hang of it then it will be fine. There is a cap in the top middle that you open and fill up with water to prime to cannister. Also shaking the inflow tube gently helps with the syphon until it is established.

 

Thanks, I'll try that. I really hope I have not bought a dud! :wondering:

 

It's working - yay!
Thanks for the advice.

 

bet you were itching the whole day to try this out !!!

 

@ACE007 - - you read me like a book! Glad the scratch was a positive one.