Marineland c-360 canister filter.

[jlennon]

I picked up a relatively new marineland canister filter at a yard sale over the weekend. Which all seemed well except when I got it home and had it running for a while (cleaning) the second time I primed it and went to get it running the prime never released?

The prime pump is now stuck in the top of the filter. Does anyone know how to fix this?

 

[jlennon]

Any input is welcome please? Even if it is to call me a dumbass.

 

[deeda]

While I'm not familiar with that particular filter, you might want to remove the lid and see if there is access to the primer pump button under the lid. You can then push it back into place.

You may want to lubricate the primer pump with the mfg.'s recommended lube.

 

[wilkinson]

They do that all the time no big deal to undo it i used to tap it repeatedly.

 

[jayren4]

Agree with the 2 suggestions mentioned. With the lid still on try giving it a few light taps and maybe shake the filter back and forth gently. I have 2 C360 but never had that happen yet. Have you also tried using plyers/monkey wrench or something you can get around the button and gently wiggle and lift it? Make sure to wrap a towel around it as to not damage or break the button? You could also try running a flat head screwdriver or butter knife along the side to see if that will loosen it up. Make sure to remove the lid 1st before attempting the later 2 suggestions. Good luck

 

[wilkinson]

Agree with the 2 suggestions mentioned. With the lid still on try giving it a few light taps and maybe shake the filter back and forth gently. I have 2 C360 but never had that happen yet. Have you also tried using plyers/monkey wrench or something you can get around the button and gently wiggle and lift it? Make sure to wrap a towel around it as to not damage or break the button? You could also try running a flat head screwdriver or butter knife along the side to see if that will loosen it up. Make sure to remove the lid 1st before attempting the later 2 suggestions. Good luck

+2

 

[dayak]

all the suggestion above is good if you havent try it.
if everything else is failed but you are a bit handy with your hands..take it apart..theres springs in there that prolly is rusted..clean it or replace it. watch out for dry gasket it causing leak..might as well replace it if its cracking..
c-360 is awsome canister and quite mine was handed down and it sold

 

[jlennon]

They do that all the time no big deal to undo it i used to tap it repeatedly.

With a hammer right?

 

[jlennon]

Great suggestions thank you. I will let you know how it turns out.

 

[wilkinson]

With a hammer right?

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