Why doesnt my filter work?

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Kets
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Why doesnt my filter work?

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The thingy (Impeller?) spins but no water gets sucked in. Is there a reason why?
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JMLenke
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Post by JMLenke »

It needs water in there to intake more water.

the impeller can not evacuate the air.

what kind of filter?
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Kets
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Post by Kets »

JMLenke wrote:It needs water in there to intake more water.

the impeller can not evacuate the air.

what kind of filter?
Oh, I knew I forgot something!

Thanks!
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Post by JMLenke »

:facepalm:
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Post by Kets »

Again, sorry! Its just that I havent had a new filter in a long time.
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Post by sherrymitchell »

LOL, I can't tell you how many times I've stood there and wondered why the filter is making a grinding noise, LOL...... Then it dawns on me that I didn't prime the darn thing with water. I'm glad I'm not the only one. :?
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Post by JMLenke »

no biggie, I saok my feet usually because I dont have the filter totally sealed or something..
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