Reducing Eheim 2217 Outflow thru Valves

[nagukush]

Hi Friends !

I hope all is well and great !

I just finished cleaning my Eheim 2217 (the filter media, impeller etc) and I'm surprised how much the outflow is increased !!!

I'm using the Eheim Wide jet pipe to return the water from the filter, to the tank, which creates a single jet of water at the water surface. Now due to this increased outflow (caused by the filter cleaning), my Tank's water is getting really distrubed.

Just wanted to know if I can use the Quick Disconnect Valves at the Output End, to reduce the flow of the Filter ? Will any back pressure be caused because of this and will it harm my filters motor in the long run ?

Will this reduce the filters efficiency in any way ?

Also if you can kindly have a look at this link http://www.eheim.de/eheim/inhalte/index.jsp?key=liniendetail_27655_ehen (http://www.eheim.de/eheim/inhalte/index.jsp?key=liniendetail_27655_ehen)

there is also a Shut-Off Valve available from the eheim people, which (as mentioned i the website) says - "The water cycle in the hose system can be conveniently interrupted and regulated with the EHEIM shut-off valve"

Kindly guide me if its safe to control the outflow using this valve...
Thanks and Regards
Kush

[mott]

You can slow the flow with the output QD only.
You shouldn't have any problems this way.
I do the same with my 2232 for a year now.

[Cory Keeper]

I'll use the QD valves on my Magnum 350 to reduce flow for whatever reason.

[dudley]

Kush, yes you can most definitely use the Quick Disconnect on the OUTPUT hose to slow your return flow down. This is called a 'Rapid disconnecting coupling' on the site that you linked to. If you already have the Quick Disconnects installed on your filter setup, you don't need to buy the Shut Off valve that you are asking about.

Just remember, always keep the Quick Disconnects OPEN on the suction/intake hose when your filter is in operation so the filter pump isn't starved for water.

[nagukush]

Hi Friends !

Thanks a lot for the replies and for guiding me !

Regards and Care
Kush