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Thread: Microbeast Filter faulty
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07-05-2023, 12:29 PM #1
Microbeast Filter faulty
Hi, hope someone can help me please! I have a MICROBEAST FILTER with an Airflow Blower and all was well until quite recent, when I go to clean the filter nothing is happening, the blower is working because I can hear it but it isn't agitating the k1 media so It's not cleaning properly! Any ideas please. Thanks Paul
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07-05-2023, 09:16 PM #2
I’m assuming you have to open a valve when using the blower or has your non return valve stuck perhaps
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08-05-2023, 10:13 AM #3
Hi, Procedure is, Turn off pump, close return valve, turn lever to rinse and start the blower. Unfortunately the blower is working but isn't agitatting the media at all! do you think it could be a blockage or somehow there is no water in the filter?
Thanks
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08-05-2023, 10:36 AM #4
Yeah, sounds like a heavy build up.
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08-05-2023, 10:38 AM #5
Thanks, do I remove all media or what? I've poked around with a stick several times without success!
Paul
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08-05-2023, 10:47 AM #6
Hi, Can you get to the media then?
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08-05-2023, 10:48 AM #7
Yes, The top of the biofilter comes off.
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08-05-2023, 10:52 AM #8
Hi/ Yes take the top off and have a look. Are you running it from a skimmer?
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08-05-2023, 10:53 AM #9
Yes a skimmer and a bottom drain
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08-05-2023, 10:55 AM #10
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08-05-2023, 11:06 AM #11
The return comes into an ultrasieve then onto the biofilter, then out to a bakki shower
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08-05-2023, 11:15 AM #12
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08-05-2023, 11:23 AM #13
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08-05-2023, 11:28 AM #14
Have you checked the blower is actually blowing air
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08-05-2023, 11:49 AM #15
Not sure how to do that? Its motor is running that's all I know
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08-05-2023, 11:51 AM #16
Can you take the lid off and activate the blower
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08-05-2023, 11:53 AM #17
K1 media
Thanks
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08-05-2023, 11:54 AM #18
Never tried it but will give it a go thanks
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08-05-2023, 01:32 PM #19
Looks like it's working properly again! I know I only did a filter clean say once a month between Oct-April so maybe a blockage somewhere! how often should I clean the filter? once a week? I have a 4000 gallon pond with 20 fish in. Thanks Paul
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08-05-2023, 01:37 PM #20
Once a week in winter. Twice a week in summer bud
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