top fin 20 Gal filter not flowing water or just dripping *fix*

top fin 20 Gal filter not flowing water or just dripping fix

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2 жыл бұрын

quick written instructions
make sure the filter is unplugged, as being plugged in below the fill line will create a horrendous noise and cause damge to the filter.
make sure the filter hose is extended into the tank
fill the fish tank to the minimum fill line for the top fin filter not above and not under
make sure the filter housing is full of water
plug in the filter an wait for the air bubbles to cease
pour in water at a large volume (i use a 3 gallon bucket) till you reach your fish tanks prefered maximum
if the filter flow starts to drip, you should have full flow within a couple hours

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@kingluci1440 3 ай бұрын

2 years later and the tips are absolutely helpful. thank you for posting this! the change of plugging straight in to the wall worked perfectly.

@hankthetegu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video after messing around with the filter a little I found that the small pump detaches and can be cleaned. Gunk builds up in there and slows the rpm and airflow Just wash it out and you’ll be fine. Works like new every time now thanks so much!

@Chet_24 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I tried the video's suggestions and unfortunately didn't have any luck, but after cleaning the pump/fan and getting the gunk out, problem solved! I'll definitely be plugging the filter into an outlet on it's own now rather than a strip like I had been.

@Ricktofenable 9 ай бұрын

That may well be, but my pump has been awal since the day i opened the box

@blueblue83 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video. I honestly thought I was going to have to get another tank. Much appreciated.

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome, this was just stress during my first water change

@johnrogan9420 Жыл бұрын

Was just about to put the old filter back in when the water started to flow back into the tank. .priming is only mentioned in microscopic images in the instruction manual...like so many products the manufacturer hopes for a foul up and return by the first timers...u tube contributors...bless u...thanks 20 gallon man...well done!

@johnrogan9420 Жыл бұрын

Crystal clear now. ...what a pleasure! ..thanks 20 gallon man!

@jennameese8738 Жыл бұрын

What I did that helped me was the following: 1. Unplug and remove filter 2. Take apart the filter and rinse very well 3. The piece with the propeller blade does come off, and this part was COMPLETELY clogged. I had to work really hard to clean it. 4. Put back all the pieces together 5. Add water to the filter 6. Plug back in

@yomommalikesmydog Жыл бұрын

i’ll try that right now because it’s not even making a noise

@codyhamrick1620 4 ай бұрын

My filter is brand new and does this lol

@ebnadam3824 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I almost ending up buying new one lol

@JustKeepSwimming1111JKS Жыл бұрын

Love your tank and thank you 🙏

@InsideTheStadium 2 ай бұрын

Have the exact same problem, thanks for the help 👑

@Friezd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This fix worked for me. I just picked up my tank and my filter was not pumping and I couldn’t figure it out but once I put water in the filter it go started up and was good to go!

@Ricktofenable 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad this worked for you!!! :D

@rebeccagarcia4329 8 ай бұрын

So I'm having the same problem with my top fin 20-gallon fish filter I took out the valve that opens and closes. I had to fix the washer inside it's not sealing properly therefore there's no suction.

@gursumeetsandhu4524 2 ай бұрын

It works Man U r great thank you

@Lexis.Asmr_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This really help.

@Ricktofenable 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@GV-zz8dv Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now it works 🙌🏻

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

yay, im glad it helped

@shoxankamal4520 Жыл бұрын

It's an awesome vedio ,thank you for sharing

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the praise🙏

@tvMage 9 ай бұрын

dude thanks so much

@sarahpetillo6491 5 ай бұрын

Thank you your awesome

@WJW999 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Mine was brand new out the box. What I did was fill the tank up, fill the filter, then plug it in. Once you hear the motor kick in start pouring in water into the filter. Spread the water from side to side. Wherever you see gaps in the water use more water in those areas as you refill the filter. I refilled the filter about 6-7 times before I got it going. FYI my water level on the tank was almost to my desired level when I did this, so I used tap water for the first two refills, once my desired level was reached I simply used the water in the tank. Hope this helps. 🫡

@Wrestlingchamppp Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@meganheard6139 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same filter as you and recently when I change the water, the water barely comes out. I also notice this straw in their. Not sure if it goes in there

@meganheard6139 2 жыл бұрын

Need help!

@Ricktofenable 2 жыл бұрын

@@meganheard6139 a straw? How much water did you try when pouring the water? Apologies for the late reply

@nathanborlee7558 8 ай бұрын

My aquarium has been running for 2 weeks no issues we added fish today and the water pump filter and waterfall cut off when i plug it back in it doesnt make a sound... any ideas?

@Ricktofenable 8 ай бұрын

If you tried the steps mentioned in my video, all i can recommend doing is taking it apart and cleaning or trying the wall not an extension Also did you always make sure to have the water above the minimum range? If you didnt you may have burned out the pump

@darrolgreen1835 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@johannasuarez1555 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have this issue with my filter and I've tried this method and it's not working and I'm not sure what else to do

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

Best i can say is to take it back to the store

@bethanybueno2781 Жыл бұрын

It just needs to be primed. After filling the tank to at least the minimum, pour water into the filter until it runs as it should. The directions kind of suck, I think it only mentions priming in fine print.

@viviforevee 9 ай бұрын

Mine is not working at all and you can hear it wants to it’s jus dripping water

@Thatloud1500 2 жыл бұрын

Mines doing this brand new, hasn’t run for even 30 minutes. Just dripping super slow like almost drip acclamation slow. Can’t fix it tried all your tricks

@Thatloud1500 2 жыл бұрын

Been running 2 hours currently still nothing

@Ricktofenable 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thatloud1500 last 2 tips i can saw are to make sure its not plugged into a extension of any kind, make sure its plugged directly to the wall Also when I spill the water in my tank i use a 3.8gal buckets worth of water, how much are you using?

@Thatloud1500 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ricktofenable I used about a gallon extra, I’m going to get a sponge filter tomorrow. Only breeding neocaridina so don’t need a lot of filtration.

@Ricktofenable 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thatloud1500 sry i couldnt help

@Thatloud1500 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ricktofenable that’s okay thanks for the time bud

@brigganator17 Жыл бұрын

My filter was working perfectly fine, but when I put in filter floss it started to do a loud hum and stopped pumping water

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

Take your filter apart, its possible it got jamed into the spinning part

@brigganator17 Жыл бұрын

@@Ricktofenable thing is I took it apart many times and I got the filter a few days ago, nothing was in it

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

@@brigganator17 woah, filter floss looks super thìck, im going to assume its restricting the waterflow! Have you seen what happens when you take it out? If my video doesnt help, i would try a fish forum on reddit?

@brigganator17 Жыл бұрын

@@Ricktofenable yea I took it out immediately and it just coo ok brinier making the humming sound and then randomly stop working

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

@@brigganator17 yikes im sorry, this is beyond me at this point

@makenzyhopper2216 7 ай бұрын

I can't get mine to pump water I need help 😫 😩 😭

@Ricktofenable 7 ай бұрын

Try everything in the video?

@Geeyoo1995 Жыл бұрын

Just installed mine, absolute garbage. It makes a horrible noise, doesn’t flow any water out, I filled over the min required, I checked the water flow adjuster and the impeller , unplugged for 10 mins and still doesn’t work.

@NG1351 Жыл бұрын

I'm having this problem too, I just got mine and it's not working, I've watched so many videos and it just won't work

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

you also have to fill the unit with water before starting! possibly have to keep adding water till the sound goes away, but do not use the water from the tank! anything you take out of the tank is kinda removed from the unit

@NG1351 Жыл бұрын

@@Ricktofenable I've tried that, the back of the filter is full and I've tried adding more water, and making sure the impeller is in properly and it still isn't working, I've left it on for a while so see if it would pull the water up and still nothing

@Ricktofenable Жыл бұрын

@@NG1351 sorry m8

@Geeyoo1995 Жыл бұрын

@@NG1351 I tried that same here I’m gonna return mine today and get a different brand.