FX5 - Full of Air Every day 2X a day - Why??? HELP

i would hit up the manuals troubleshooting sections first. then completely disassemble and reassemble the unit. make sure all o-rings/seals are properly seated, and then check the intake tubing for for cracks/holes. Check bucket/base for cracks in plastic. Check head/motor for cracks. you sure there is no leak?

i am sure someone will chime in with more information.....but dotn worry, if you cant find/fix the problem the product warranted will take care of it.

-chris

Not to say that it couldn't be a malfunction but having 3 myself I can tell you that human error come into play more often then not when there is a problem with these strait forward machines. Here is my personal check chronological list that is also recommended in the instructions.

1. Before every re-assembly lubricate all O-rings (lid, hose ends, basket O-rings) and gate valves making sure they turn easier and never force a valve to open or dislodge, gently rock until it moves.

2. Make sure all basket content have space enough for O-ring contact between baskets, and that the lid O-ring has not become dislodged from its lid groove and is lubricated on both sides.

3. Never force the lid on and make sure its placement is correct with respect to the lid and canister intake out flow tube placement. Always make sure you have at least 2 gallon of water in the canister before closing the lid. Always make sure you tighten the lid nobs from the completely loose position and tightening each nob a little at a time in a staggered crisscross manner until snug NOT OVER TIGHTENED unevenly or air will get inside.

4. Make sure your hose valves were lubricated before inserted and clamped to hoses, make sure your clamps where placed correctly and snug not over tightened so as not to leak water or let air inside.

5. Make sure your intake hose with the strainer on the end is the long hose farthest away from the canister and that the out-flow hose the one with the spray nozzles is your short hose directly above the canister. Make sure you have the right hose connected to the right port on top of the canister where it is stamped IN and OUT.

6. Make sure you have the gate valves ON/OFF positioned correctly and that you understand which way is ON all the way and which way is OFF all the way by looking closely and becoming familiar with these valves and the way they work.

7. Consider any flow obstructions in hoses from packing material or over packing of baskets with polishing media.

8. When stumped use the video CD provided that covers assembly and all aspects of use for the section giving you trouble. This canister is easy to operate but if human error comes into play it can be frustrating.

9. Make sure the bottom drain valve is off and cap cover is snug tight and not loose, O-ring lubricated.

10. Most all of this O-ring lubrication with vasoline is just for initial set up, after which only occasional lubrication is necessary.

I have had mine for over 2 years now.
My best guess is that the filter is sucking air.

There may not be a water leak, but check all the hose connections and make sure the inlet connection where the hose connects to the hard tubing is under water. The instructions specify that that connection is submerged to prevent the system from sucking air.

Did you use the supplied hose or something else? I used PVC pipe.

I have two and LOVE them. I had trouble once and figured out the hose was too long.Your intake line and output line need to be cut so their is NO LOW spot between the filter and the Intake or Output.( the line should never droop below the fitting on the top of the filter) The low spots cause airgaps when the filter shuts down and trys to purge itself.

:iagree:Seems reasonable. Good luck.

zigis said:

I have two and LOVE them. I had trouble once and figured out the hose was too long.Your intake line and output line need to be cut so their is NO LOW spot between the filter and the Intake or Output.( the line should never droop below the fitting on the top of the filter) The low spots cause airgaps when the filter shuts down and trys to purge itself.

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this is good advise. I could see how this would happen.

I have longer hoses that dip below the valve level and it doesn't cause me any air problems. I think it is most likely the connection between the hose and the strainer. That little rubber piece that connects the 2 has to be submerged or it will suck air.