Chinese Pre-Filter review.

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Rev_Jim_Jones

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Well here goes, my Package showed up today from Hong Kong.
Inside was this and a set of Extra Valves in 1/2 inch Size.
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as I am not using it as a pre-filter but as a Post filter for Polishing Pads. All in All it went together rather Quickly, after lubing all the O-Rings Adding some Tubing and some Floss I hooked it up.......
Oh NOES it leaks, ok Take it apart.Come to find out that the Valve attaching thingies are not cranked in as tight as they could be. So I take it apart, gently tighten them put it back together and hook it back up. lo and behold no more leaks. I would Caution not to try and over tighten and using silicone lube on the o-rings probably saved me plenty of headaches as the Main O-ring on the cap seams a bit overly large and I had to be careful as I worked it into the canister. but the Lid is a 2 piece design so I am not overly worried. at 2.3L Capacity I am debating what else I can use this for.
DSCN0446.JPG This is it sitting in front of the 2217 it is hooked up too for a size comparison.

Overall I am satisfied with this purchase even with the long wait for shipment from HK.

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Nice!

Let us know how it works out. It's amazing how reasonable some of the mail-order filtration products are. I've seen nice looking canister filters on fleaBAY for $60-70. Unknown quality I know, but for aquarium nut experimental purposes? PRICELESS!

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It seems pretty solid, not to cheaply made it has some molding flash on the various parts. I won't order Electrical equip even if I have a current convertor floating around here from my time in Kuwait. But for the Purpose I bought it for,Supplementry filtration and a place to maybe stick Purigen and what not, without having to break open the main canister it seems perfectly acceptable so far.
 

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Day Three: O-Ring on Lower Quick Release has Developed a Leak. I tore it down and the O-ring has a pretty serious Nick in it. Test on hold until I can get new O-rings for both Quick Release attachments. OTher than the slow leak and the fact it only has a Single Screen for the bottom I like it so far.
 

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Atleast it's an easy fix Jim. Lowes, auto parts store or the like for a new O-ring. Maybe a little plumber's grease too?

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I have been doing well with some vintage style aquarium things from ebay. I hope the best for you with this.
 
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