Marineland bio-wheel 350 filter won't run

[zparticle]

I picked up a used tank tonight with a Marineland bio-wheel 350 filter which I'm fairly sure was functional. I can't seem to get the thing going. I did give a heck of a cleaning and there is no on/off switch. I'm wondering if the cleaning may have shorted something out or if there is a trick to getting these thins running.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

is the impeler shaft pushed down all the way and are you sure everything is connected ( intake impeller motor)

 

[slitherbomb]

When you plug it in do you hear the motor running?

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Also fill the filter up manually with water too

 

[zparticle]

I hear no noise when plugged in. I did fill it with water. ... LOL I just went to make sure I had the intake pushed all the way in. Apparently it just needed me to step away because it is now running.

Thanks Everyone. Will give rep points.

 

[Fishkeeper26]

I hear no noise when plugged in. I did fill it with water. ... LOL I just went to make sure I had the intake pushed all the way in. Apparently it just needed me to step away because it is now running.

Thanks Everyone. Will give rep points.

Yeah, those filters sometimes take a little while to start up

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

your welcome i had a filter do that to me i spent an hour trying to figure out whats wrong i step away and it springs to life

 

[severum mama]

If you have that problem again, try taking the filter apart and re-seating the impeller.

 

[slitherbomb]

Oops never mind. Didn't read well enough lol