It’s a newer system, had the Klir running before I started adding fish so I have no real comparisons for socks. Think I’m going to run socks for a few weeks and see how quickly they clog.
Your issue is 900 gallons per hour it’s way too much clear needs to change their info on this filter because they are obviously wrong on its capacity I was having the same issue. I have a 300 gallon system with two clear sevens and if I push more than 1000 gallons through them that’s 500 each I end up with the same issue after speaking with them they told me to turn my flow down and I questioned the same thing but your brochure says 1200 or 1400 gallons each and then they tried giving me some excuse about how if I turn it down it’ll work better and I should be not running that much flow through my tank anyways.
Also maybe your system is just that dirty with sand blowing around or something like that being a new system I think I remember going through a lot of filter the first month or two also
To much flow for 1 klir
Dang that sucks. It’s listed at up to 1800GPH. I’m only pushing 2.5x turnover for my system, don’t really want to go less. Sand’s def not the issue as its BB. It ran fine the first month with fish/moderate feeding/no lights. The problems started when I added 2nd round of fish, started dosingMicrobacter7/Biofuel and turned the lights on.. I guess I can stop dosing the bacteria for a couple of weeks to see if it’s maybe bacteria slime clogging it. I’m not opposed to running 2 Klir filters but I’m not sure I’ll be able to get it in the way I have to maneuver the first one under the stand into the sump. I don’t think I’ll have room to maneuver the 2nd.your problem will be solved by adding a second klir then you can run your thousand gallons per hour put it in that second spot with the diverter valve
Try raising the water level in your sump. Turn your pumps off and let your sump fill up. Then add water to the sump until you are 1 or 2 inches from the top. Then turn your pump back on. This will be your max water level in your sump. It should help with the noise.
I have mine facing the incoming water with no issues. I agree that this certainly can be an issue however! Sometimes facing it a different way isn't optimal for removal of the unit for maintenance and changing rolls etc. I combated this by extending the drain lines from the overflow below the water level from the underside of the sump bulkhead. I'm pushing around a 1,000 gph through two of them and the water in the incoming chamber is smooth and calm.
Were you able to solve your issue?
I havent. i can see there is a slight difference when there is more tension on the roller. I think the problem lies in that (with no way to fix that) - i havent raised my water levels yet, as it will cause me issues in other areas . it's still something i can try as a last resort before removing it.
I hope you figure itout. I run mine completely submerged in my Waterbox 55.2 and it is silent.
Ahh, your water is a lot higher in the sump! might need to give it a try after all.I hope you figure itout. I run mine completely submerged in my Waterbox 55.2 and it is silent.
Good luck.
