Re: [GSAS-Member] Turning Down Eheim Filter Flow

[Steev Ward <steevward@yahoo.com>]

One approach is to enlarge the output fitting by adding an elbow or something 
that is
of a much larger diameter (I've also used plastic bottles with holes cut in 
them). That
will lower the velocity without reducing the flow rate.

Steev

--- Shango Los <Shango@shangolos.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
 
> I have a pair of Eheim Ecco Canister Filters.  The flow is way high for my
> 29 gallon tanks.  I've been told that I can slow the flow by tamping down
> the lever on the outflow valve.  That does sound like it would work but the
> stuff I read online seems to suggest there is something else to do to turn
> it down.  It also makes me wonder if turning down the output valve could
> labor the motor. 


      
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