Eheim Classic 250 upgrade

[Aqua sobriquet]

One of the things that’s really annoying is when manufacturers don’t make provision for lifting and carrying external filters. It won’t be as good as my Biomaster but I’ve just fitted this handle to an old classic 250 and it’s made handling it so much better. Plastic handle bought from Amazon.

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Filter cleaning was so much easier today 😉

 

[G H Nelson]

How did you fit that handle?

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I popped off the top cover of the head, drilled a couple of holes and bolted it on. This is the inside. I bought the 140mm plastic handle on Amazon.

 

[G H Nelson]

Looks good!

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

While I had the cover off I also filled a void with RTV rubber to help damp out vibration from the impeller. Not sure if it helps but I think maybe a little?

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

My new 350 has also had the same treatment. Thankfully it’s no noisier than the 250 and may actually be a bit quieter? Different handle but just as solid.

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

One other mod I made was to stick a small piece of rubber sheet to the underside of the cover while it was off. I’ve no idea if it’s made a difference but I had the materials to hand anyway.