Eheim Classic media container: 2213 only, or others also?

[Left C]

Couldn't you wrap a layer of filter floss around the media basket and reduce some of the bypass?

This would put a layer of filter floss between the ID of the 2213's wall and the OD of the 2213's media basket.

[lescarpentier]

Originally Posted by Left C

Couldn't you wrap a layer of filter floss around the media basket and reduce some of the bypass?

This would put a layer of filter floss between the ID of the 2213's wall and the OD of the 2213's media basket.

This is a great idea!!
At least the bypassed water will be filtered by some floss,so in essence you will be eliminating bypass.
I like it.

[Left C]

You could use a few rubber bands to hold the filter floss in place.

[ColeMan]

Originally Posted by Left C

Couldn't you wrap a layer of filter floss around the media basket and reduce some of the bypass?

This would put a layer of filter floss between the ID of the 2213's wall and the OD of the 2213's media basket.

I like this too, as it would work for any filter with a removable media basket. Nice thinking.

[lauraleellbp]

Seems like it would get tedious and messy to change, though?

[Left C]

Here's another thought, but I don't know if it is correct or not. ... Maybe it is, maybe not?

When it's time to service the filter, you could toss the filter floss (it's pretty nasty, I suppose); then do a back flush and maybe you wouldn't have to service what's inside the basket(s) as often. Then add more floss around the basket(s) and start it back up.

I would guess that the maintenance service levels would be shorter because of the additional filter floss, but your media in the baskets would last longer.

This would be somewhat like a prefilter inside the filter.

[lescarpentier]

Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

Seems like it would get tedious and messy to change, though?

Why?
You would change it when you did your normal servicing,and it wouldn't be any more nasty than any of the other floss or sponges.

Regardless,it is a simple and excellent way to improve the efficiency of basket style filters.

[lescarpentier]

Originally Posted by Left C

When it's time to service the filter, you could toss the filter floss (it's pretty nasty, I suppose); then do a back flush

The only basket style filter that can be back flushed is the 2213.

[Left C]

That's true on the 2213, but ...

Originally Posted by ColeMan

I like this too, as it would work for any filter with a removable media basket. Nice thinking.

[fshfanatic]

If I hadnt sold my 2213 to a member here. (He prepaid so I could get my 2215 and I am shipping it tomorrow) I would simply replace the basket with lattice screens and call it good.

[Left C]

Originally Posted by Left C

When it's time to service the filter, you could toss the filter floss (it's pretty nasty, I suppose); then do a back flush

Originally Posted by lescarpentier

The only basket style filter that can be back flushed is the 2213.

Originally Posted by Left C

That's true on the 2213, but ...

Thanks!

After I thought about your response, I figured out why.

The Classics have their intake on the bottom and the output on the top and back flushing is easy.

The other filters have both of their inputs and outputs on top. You can't back flush them.

I feel so stupid for posting my response without really thinking about it.

Thanks again!
Left C