jon6footer Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 .Hey there peeps I have been having dramas with my otto external cannister filter it is pulling the lid down tight when it runs but it's getting air in the lines and not working properly any help would be appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon6footer Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Oh and when the lid pulls down the clips are becoming loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 check that the intake hose is not kinked or blocked in anyway. i once had problems with a otto cannister sucking in air and it was caused by a kink in the intake hose. or make sure the intake hose is not sucking in air from your air pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 also check that the rubber seal is in place properly. thats the big black rubber band looking thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 yep probably an O-ring problem by the sounds of it......... or the air vent button is not seating right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 thats the one "O ring". that my little brain fart for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon6footer Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ok thanks guys seems to be sealing properly I'll have a better look tomoz I do have it near a bubbler actually didn't even think bout that lol hey donny u guys sell the o rings at aoa hey got a price just for reference and the air vent button how do u check that's seated right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon6footer Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ok not near any air thought it was wasn't home at the time lol no kinks I blocked off one side and then let it build up.pressure then a heap of crap came out the outlet lol still not the best I'll have a.better look tomoz thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
