how to clean charcoal filter? and how to see if UV bulb is on?
388749
Hello, I just let warm water flow over the filter. Be careful not to over handle or it will fall apart. You can also order replacements but if you are careful the original filter should last a long time. When the unit is on in a dark room you will see the blue glow from the bulb, very easy to see.
388750
This item didn't last very long. After a few months of use it just stopped working. We ended up buying another one.
1263355
Yes, I believe it is normal for filters to do this. Mine does that as well. I assume they use charcoal that helps the filtering process. None of my charcoal goes into the drinking water thou. When I first got mine I thought that it was kind of weird but I was pretty sure it would go away after the filter was broken in. But even after a couple of months the black specs continue to show up. I was thinking if they just put a mess over the top part this may help. I am so happy with my filter and how the water tastes. I now recommend them to all my family and friends. Hope this helps.
1224050
You are doing it right. This is a gravity filter. The water is purified by slowly passing through the black activated charcoal media. It could take up to an hour for all the water to pass through the filter(s). However, sometimes these filters get a little clogged up and slow down significantly. In that case take a sponge with a "soft" scrubber back and gently scrub the filter's surface. Rinse the filter with water and you should see an improved rate of gravity filtering. If your filter(s) have been used for a long while, and don't improve after scrubbing, it may be time to replace them.
942531
Unscrew the black screen and take the filter out. I put t over a bin and smack it a bit then brushed it with a dust cloth.
2137229
After using mine for about a month I also noticed the same thing and had this same question. It was like that right out of the box. After researching the manufacturers website about this product it became clear that the red light means a burnt out UV bulb. The bulb cost as much as the whole filter and was not available so I trashed the whole filter. This is clearly not a quality product. Check www.aa-aquarium.com and see what you can find out.
1457403
It usually means that it needs cleaned. Have you cleaned it? We take out the grate and soak it in very mild soapy water, rinse it and allow it to air dry for a day, then it works ok. Call the company and they will help you if cleaning doesn't work. Be careful not to get the charcoal filter wet, don't take it out when you clean the other part.
276951
I think it would take a clogged hepa filter to turn on the red light up on the left. I think if you can afford it, you can easily double or triple the charcoal. It however may be the first thing to get covered with dust and cat hair, then it would be time to peel off the outer one. I do know that a washable hepa filter takes several hours to dry enough for the red light to be reset. There is a button on the upper left when you pull off the front panel to change filters, and it must be pushed to turn off the red light, if it won't turn off, you still have an air restriction somewhere. : ) JLL
941934
You may need to flush the whole filter- run the black plastic part under hot water. Or... Is the black stuff the charcoal leaking? Or is someone over feeding the fish?
1504063
I believe that is carbon residue. Before you install the filter for the very first time, rinse it thoroughly with tap water
1922929
No uv light in this model. My old filter that was a different style and brand had a uv light and I dont think it did any good
1669083
If you just got it. You need to rinse the main filter if have not yet. When I first set mine up itt took some time to filter, but if your's is not new, you have to scrub the orange oxidation off the ceramic stone at the top. Hope this helps.
2080334
I haven't had any issues with excess charcoal coming out. Like with faucet filters, there may be a little bit of dusty charcoal ash that's washed out very quickly before first use. I liked using the filter with my Tower Garden enough that I reordered the same kind for this growing season. Hope this helps.
1344428
It is a filter on it's own, no charcoal needed. Over time the fibers will eventually break down and you will have to replace it. Just hose off gently and air dry to clean.
289682
You really need to replace it. It will turn grey/black with dirt. As a maintenance factor you can rinse the removable filter that covers it but when it significantly changes color, you need a new one.
716383
My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee. Remember to put charcoal filter back in before brewing coffee. Hope this helps! Mona
2281173
When the carbon filter is full you will need to replace. The LED light will turn red that's the time to change. Depending on usage i think mine lasted about a year.
407837
Separate the top's 2 pieces. Place the filter (black side down) in the space. Click 2 pieces back together. Don't forget to rinse it first or the black charcoal with end up in the water.