How do I get into canister filter to clean media without flooding the place???

[pete159]

Every canister filter has a way to shut off the water flow.
i have the same canister as you, only the smaller version.
if you look on the top of the canister, in between the 2 hoses, there is a latch, pull it up, and you will see a key type device, tun it and the water will not leak, after that just lift it up and out of the canister, the 2 hoses will stay attached to it, but not leak allowing you to clean everything out.

 

[spammie5]

Originally Posted by pete159
http:///forum/post/3003114
Every canister filter has a way to shut off the water flow.
i have the same canister as you, only the smaller version.
if you look on the top of the canister, in between the 2 hoses, there is a latch, pull it up, and you will see a key type device, tun it and the water will not leak, after that just lift it up and out of the canister, the 2 hoses will stay attached to it, but not leak allowing you to clean everything out.
Thank you! That's what the DVD showed but wasn't really clear. I guess I just wanted confirmation that that was what I needed to do before jumping in and trying to do it!
Thanks everyone....much appreciated!