Do i have to put that blue thing in that goes after you put the filter in? Is seems like when I put that blue thing in the flow bubbles and don't flow
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No, you do not need to put the Blue thing in. It is meant to hold media. If you are using it with media then changing to different media might work. Or you can just stuff floss or other filter material inside the filter. If you do not use anything you won't really be cleaning your water much. Hope this helps.
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If you're referring to the bubbler blue pieces that goes on directly before the water returns to the tank it is not required. It helps promote oxygen in the water but it isn't necessary unless you're tank is starved of oxygen.
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You put everything together then turn it on. So either a. You may not have placed just right or b. It might need be replaced. My 75 gal had be replaced but my 30 still runs like a champ. Make sure everything is on tight and placed like its supposed to. :)
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I'm assuming you mean the "diffuser grid" that goes in the return water path. No, you don't need it. It's supposed to add additional biological filtration. The idea there is to let stuff grow on it which can help remove toxins and such from the water, but filters have been successfully used for decades without them. I removed mine simply because I didn't like the extra noise it added to the filter operation.
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When the pitcher is fully assembled, take the lid off (not obviously easy - I have to get my fingernail between the lid and the pitcher to lift it up). With the faucet on slowly, fill the top portion until it is about to overflow. The water trickles through the filter and then collects in the clear portion of the pitcher. Any time the water volume gets low, just refill the same way. It's OK if water sits in the top "blue" portion, because it will eventually pass through the filter. When you pour water out, it is only coming up from the water in the bottom, already filtered portion of the water. I do not plan to need to wash the pitcher, until the filter needs to be replaced. Hope this helps! When the pitcher is fully assembled, take the lid off (not obviously easy - I have to get my fingernail between the lid and the pitcher to lift it up). With the faucet on slowly, fill the top portion until it is about to overflow. The water trickles through the filter and then collects in the clear portion of the pitcher. Any time the water volume gets low, just refill the same way. It's OK if water sits in the top "blue" portion, because it will eventually pass through the filter. When you pour water out, it is only coming up from the water in the bottom, already filtered portion... » Read More When the pitcher is fully assembled, take the lid off (not obviously easy - I have to get my fingernail between the lid and the pitcher to lift it up). With the faucet on slowly, fill the top portion until it is about to overflow. The water trickles through the filter and then collects in the clear portion of the pitcher. Any time the water volume gets low, just refill the same way. It's OK if water sits in the top "blue" portion, because it will eventually pass through the filter. When you pour water out, it is only coming up from the water in the bottom, already filtered portion of the water. I do not plan to need to wash the pitcher, until the filter needs to be replaced. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Take the filter out and run the pump without it. if the pressure seems right it is the filter. I always clean mine as soon as I take them out but they do start to get clogged after a while. Make sure you clean good between the folds in the filter!
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The only time that i have seen bubbles is after i cleaned the filter and the air that was trapped inside the filter is working it's way out. This only lasts a very short time, after that there's nothing but water.
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Yes the flow is very slow on mine, more exposure time to the light. However if it gets too slow the foam filter on it might be clogged. Just pull it out and rinse it off and put it back on, might notice a increase in flow.
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Mine did this too. I bought a whole new one instead of filters. It's only a few bucks more and you dont have to mess with the filter even if its a little wasteful.
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Those tiny bubbles are often just from air in the filter when first started. Eventually they should disappear. If they RETURN much later, after they have disappeared, then perhaps you need to get a new filter, because tiny bubbles late in its use MIGHT indicate problems with the filtering process. But in the beginning, particularly if you didn't run the water about 5 minutes after inserting the filter, those bubbles are simply air being forced through the new filter system.
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I had that problem. There is a filter in line. Cleaned it and the flow was fine again.
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I've been using PUR filters for a long time. I don't have any problem with it. After installation, please don't forget to let the water run for the recommended time.May be you have a different issue. Sorry, I don't have a definite answer for youGood luckN.T
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After placing the filter with the arrow in the correct direction and having the water running for 2 minutes, it should be ok. If the filter is not installed correctly you may experience cloudy water.
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There is a filter and a flow restrictor. The filter is the first you see and it is white. The flow restrictor is in the ball assembly and is either blue or green. You can remove both, but the filter does not restrict flow, so removing the flow restrictor is enough.
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From what I read the flow rate will diminish as the filter ends its life. I also think there is an alarm in the sysyem that warns you that you need a new filter. I haven't changed my filter yet but I bought a replacement so I have it when needed.
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I actually returned this one and got the other one. I didnt like it but it is complete. Clean the filter out weekly. Hope this helps.
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I have seen mixed opinions about the water flow. I personally had this same issue. But I took the filter off the faucet then took unscrewed the filter out of its housing and made sure all the water was out of filter then did the reinstall steps like I was puting a new filter in. I then put the fu lter back on the faucet. Then very slowly turned the water on to slowly fill the filter with water. And behold I got my flow back I had before. I think there was a air pocket in the filter. Give it a try see what you think. i hope this helps let me know.
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Have you ever used a pool pump before? If so, it's basically the same. It's not that difficult. Just follow the directions. You just have to be sure to attache the flow correctly. Put the filter in and your pretty much set to go. It was one of the best investments I made. Love this kind of pump.
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No filters of its own. You need to get the pump a bit higher (couple of inches) than the sanitizing system to prevent air bubbles and you have to have a clean filter in your pump to insure good flow, but I really like the convenience and lack of chemicals.
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In my case the water came out cloudy only right after the installation, it cleared up afterwards. Its probably cloudy because of tiny air bubbles. I am thinking this is because the water hasn't been in the reserve tank. I tasted the cloudy water and it is just like clear one.