So grateful for this video! I felt like no matter how much I scrubbed my cat fountain it just wasn’t clean enough! This video was easy to follow and now the fountain is properly cleaned. Thank you so much! 😊
Thank you for this! OMG, when you screwed out the yellow flower piece my mind was blown! I've had this thing for a couple of years and I've tried to get that thing off a hundred times. You rock.
Thank YOU for making this tutorial. I learned it all the hard way, trying to clean the daisy without unscrewing it, etc. I was scrubbing at the motor all morning. Thank you for showing how to take it apart!! Awesome video. 👌
THANK YOU!! I just recently discovered that the hole where the cable is going is a nice pit of nasty and there was no way for me to remove it (contrary to the other side of the pump), so I had ordered a new one and I was trying to see how I could fill that little space there with some kind of submersible, potable water/food grade safe and that wouldn't dissolve or get any leaks in. I somehow happened to click on your video from a Google search (yay Google videos results!) and seeing you remove the back was mind-blowing. I rushed to my old pump and grabbed some pliers and after 3 tries it popped open!!! YAY! I'll clean it up and find a way to open up more easily so that I can keep that part clean from now on, and I'll keep the new pump aside for whenever this original pump decides to die for real. It's lasted 18 months so far. The company should really point out that it's important to clean it out in the back too or at least put in some kind of grommet to block the hole from getting water inside. Nowhere have I seen any mention of the back panel. Anyway, THANK YOU again!
Your welcome. I’m glad the video helped ya. I used bottled water in mine and it still got slimy. Have a good one and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😁👍
Thank you so much for this video!! I have taken the water dish for my pets apart before, but could not remember how to get into the compartment with the fan! I have a severe traumatic brain injury, and sometimes memory is a finicky thing. Thank you thank you!! I'll be saving this video for future reference for sure!!
So at first I thought it screwed out instead of just pull out but after I got it out I saw that it does just pull out. I had so much lime build up it was stuck (have very hard water here).
Thanks for this info! I have a different brand fountain, but it sure helped me figure out how to disassemble the motor! The manufacturer did not supply instructions for this! :-(
I know right. Wonder why they didn’t show how to take the pump apart? Crazy ain’t it. I’m glad this video helped ya. I hope your having a great thanksgiving! 👍😁
GREAT video yet you might want to ADD - taking the IMPELLER OUT and CLEANING IT - AS WELL AS GETTING DOWN INTO ITS HOUSING …… then it will be COMPLETELY CLEANED. Ps ( use a knife to LIFT the impeller OUT …..it’s magnetic and will not just fall out on its own !)
I’m glad the video helped you out. I figured since I found out how to clean it the right way. I’d share it with everyone else. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Have a great week! 👍😁
I wondered where to put the sponge thing. My motor was taped down. I got brave and untaped it. There was already one in it. There's tiny suction cups on the bottom of the motor. Who knew? They don't tell you about that in the manual. Thanks.
TYTYTYTY😍😁👍She was mewing 😿and I didn't know why. Just discovered it was not working but It's Christmas Eve and nothing is open😞. TH-cam to the rescue. "If you don't know...you don't know". I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD EVEN CLEAN THE MOTOR!!😲. I was about order a new pump and wait for it to arrive 😢
I had no idea that back part of pump came off so I feel bad for my cats. At least they ain’t sick but glad to know that now. Any other ways to pull these parts apart? I don’t have nice thin long fingers to do that so I have to force push them open.
So, after taking out the magnetic propeller and cleaning out all that goop, what do I use to replace the lubricant that the soap washed away, so the motor doesn't seize up in the next couple days?
Nearly every one of these unofficial cat fountain cleaning videos glosses over the fact that the pump impeller is removable and VERY important to clean.
@@sashatanbusch1135 Yes, the square pump in the bottom of your cats water bowl easily separates into two pieces. Inside one half of the unit is a small white propeller looking device. It is magnetically held into the pump. With somethink like a fork or more simply, needlenose pliers... pull this out and clean it and the shaft it goes into then place it back in. Keep in mind this may vary by model but nearly every pump will have a removable and cleanable impeller. In this video he points right at it at 2:40.
When you're cleaning the motor, after you take the front face off and the little plastic piece that's under it, the piece under *that* which has the three little flanges that drive the water also comes out -- the drive shaft or whatever. It's held in magnetically, so you can just grab the edges and pull it out, and it snaps back in. You'll need a pipe cleaner or something else really thin to clean inside it; the toothbrush probably won't work. Not sure how to quickly get all of those nooks and crannies you pointed out, and especially down in the hole that the shaft drops into. Currently best way I've found is to fashion a tool from the wire of the pipe cleaners, but it would be nice to know a better way.
Thank you both for that! Held in magnetically its called the ‘propeller’. Using a q tip cleans that narrow part well. Make sure to rinse out any soap in there. They can taste it.
One pet, about every two weeks. More than that, about once a week. Roughly every 7th or 8th refill, depending on how gross your pet backwashes in it. Me, I have a cat who won't keep his $#+@#* feet out of it!! Man, that thing gets NASTY!!
Thank you so much for this video!!! You saved us some money and helped our cat ❤
So grateful for this video! I felt like no matter how much I scrubbed my cat fountain it just wasn’t clean enough! This video was easy to follow and now the fountain is properly cleaned. Thank you so much! 😊
Thank you for this! OMG, when you screwed out the yellow flower piece my mind was blown! I've had this thing for a couple of years and I've tried to get that thing off a hundred times. You rock.
The impeller in the pump pulls out for gentle cleaning. It is the little white thing. Very important.
I have a similar model and couldn’t figure out how to remove the yellow part of the flower! Will definitely try to unscrew it next clean! Thank you!!
thanks for saving me the cost of a new motor!
Thank goodness for this video i too was having the same problem with my cat fountain now i can clean the flower part no problem thank you so much
The propeller is just held in buy a magnet you can use a small pair of pliers to pull it out so you can clean better.
Who thought you can just unscrew the flower top to clean!! I broke mine prying it apart attempting to clean it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Your welcome
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL,I was desperate because I wasn't picking it up and I followed your tutorial and picked it up again🎉
I did it and it worked, but now it stopped again 😭😭😭😭
Thank YOU for making this tutorial. I learned it all the hard way, trying to clean the daisy without unscrewing it, etc. I was scrubbing at the motor all morning. Thank you for showing how to take it apart!! Awesome video. 👌
THANK YOU!! I just recently discovered that the hole where the cable is going is a nice pit of nasty and there was no way for me to remove it (contrary to the other side of the pump), so I had ordered a new one and I was trying to see how I could fill that little space there with some kind of submersible, potable water/food grade safe and that wouldn't dissolve or get any leaks in. I somehow happened to click on your video from a Google search (yay Google videos results!) and seeing you remove the back was mind-blowing. I rushed to my old pump and grabbed some pliers and after 3 tries it popped open!!! YAY! I'll clean it up and find a way to open up more easily so that I can keep that part clean from now on, and I'll keep the new pump aside for whenever this original pump decides to die for real. It's lasted 18 months so far. The company should really point out that it's important to clean it out in the back too or at least put in some kind of grommet to block the hole from getting water inside. Nowhere have I seen any mention of the back panel. Anyway, THANK YOU again!
Your welcome. I’m glad the video helped ya. I used bottled water in mine and it still got slimy. Have a good one and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😁👍
Thank you so much for this video!! I have taken the water dish for my pets apart before, but could not remember how to get into the compartment with the fan! I have a severe traumatic brain injury, and sometimes memory is a finicky thing. Thank you thank you!! I'll be saving this video for future reference for sure!!
No problem. I’m glad it helped ya. Have a good one 😁👍
Thanks for showing how to take apart the motor! You saved me from buying a new fountain.
You forgot to pull the fan wheel out of the pump. Black gunk may grow inside of the pump as well.
THANK YOU!!
So at first I thought it screwed out instead of just pull out but after I got it out I saw that it does just pull out. I had so much lime build up it was stuck (have very hard water here).
Thanks for this info! I have a different brand fountain, but it sure helped me figure out how to disassemble the motor! The manufacturer did not supply instructions for this! :-(
I know right. Wonder why they didn’t show how to take the pump apart? Crazy ain’t it. I’m glad this video helped ya. I hope your having a great thanksgiving! 👍😁
The newer veken one I have you gave to really pop that top off the flower thing. Doesn’t simply screw off.
Thanx for the thorough intructions!
Extremely helpful video! Thanks for posting it! 👏
I have that exact Veken model. That was a perfect video! Thank you.
Thank you most informative!
GREAT video yet you might want to ADD - taking the IMPELLER OUT and CLEANING IT - AS WELL AS GETTING DOWN INTO ITS HOUSING …… then it will be COMPLETELY CLEANED.
Ps ( use a knife to LIFT the impeller OUT …..it’s magnetic and will not just fall out on its own !)
Thank you very much for this video ,,, it was a big help
Thanks! My cat loves this thing.
Thank you so much for this video. Your instructions are great.
I was about to buy an entire new fountain! IT works perfectly now Ty!
Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you!
Thank you , I want my cats to be healthy
thanks for the pump info. Just what i was looking for
Thanks! It did the trick! 😊
I have the same one, thank you :)
thank you! I wasn’t sure if I could use soap on the whole pump
I’m glad the video helped you out. I figured since I found out how to clean it the right way. I’d share it with everyone else. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Have a great week! 👍😁
Great video; thank you
My pleasure 😁👍
Thanks for this !!!
my cat was so happy when i fixed it from watching this
The white fan is magnetic and pops out too!
pulls out
Don't forget to remove the white fan shaped thi g & clean in there
Remove it easy ish, using tweezers or something & pull it straight up & out
Thanks!
Welcome!
I have that same little fountain.
It gets nasty fast doesn’t it. But my dogs and cat love it.
I wondered where to put the sponge thing. My motor was taped down. I got brave and untaped it. There was already one in it. There's tiny suction cups on the bottom of the motor. Who knew? They don't tell you about that in the manual. Thanks.
thank you sm
TYTYTYTY😍😁👍She was mewing 😿and I didn't know why. Just discovered it was not working but It's Christmas Eve and nothing is open😞. TH-cam to the rescue. "If you don't know...you don't know". I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD EVEN CLEAN THE MOTOR!!😲. I was about order a new pump and wait for it to arrive 😢
I had no idea that back part of pump came off so I feel bad for my cats. At least they ain’t sick but glad to know that now.
Any other ways to pull these parts apart? I don’t have nice thin long fingers to do that so I have to force push them open.
How often should I replace the filters? The carbon filter and the black one, I can't remember what it's called.
So, after taking out the magnetic propeller and cleaning out all that goop, what do I use to replace the lubricant that the soap washed away, so the motor doesn't seize up in the next couple days?
I haven’t had any issues with mine needing lubricated Still works great.
Do you use vinegar? I saw in a similar video that they soaked everything in a half water, half vinegar mix.
I didn’t use vinegar but I guess you can
@@VansWorld Thank you for answering.
Super helpful! Do you Fill it with water right before you put the filter on? Thank you!
You forgot to take the white impellor out. It is magnetic and pops right out and soak it in white vinegar.
Question! For the motor, where can I find a replacement? Mine went out.
Not sure. Probably have to buy a new fountain
Petco/PetSmart ... Fish tank supplies!
Thank you!!! 👍👍👍
No problem at all. 👍😁
Nearly every one of these unofficial cat fountain cleaning videos glosses over the fact that the pump impeller is removable and VERY important to clean.
Can you explain please? I am trying to do this right.
@@sashatanbusch1135 Yes, the square pump in the bottom of your cats water bowl easily separates into two pieces. Inside one half of the unit is a small white propeller looking device. It is magnetically held into the pump. With somethink like a fork or more simply, needlenose pliers... pull this out and clean it and the shaft it goes into then place it back in. Keep in mind this may vary by model but nearly every pump will have a removable and cleanable impeller. In this video he points right at it at 2:40.
I can’t get the water to come out the flower even though the motor is working
When you're cleaning the motor, after you take the front face off and the little plastic piece that's under it, the piece under *that* which has the three little flanges that drive the water also comes out -- the drive shaft or whatever. It's held in magnetically, so you can just grab the edges and pull it out, and it snaps back in. You'll need a pipe cleaner or something else really thin to clean inside it; the toothbrush probably won't work. Not sure how to quickly get all of those nooks and crannies you pointed out, and especially down in the hole that the shaft drops into. Currently best way I've found is to fashion a tool from the wire of the pipe cleaners, but it would be nice to know a better way.
Well, four flanges, but the idea's the important thing. :)
Thank you both for that!
Held in magnetically its called the ‘propeller’. Using a q tip cleans that narrow part well. Make sure to rinse out any soap in there. They can taste it.
soooo.... ummmmmmmm... do you think this would work with maybe.. like..... ummmm........chocolate sauce....... asking for a friend.......
Haha. It might work with chocolate milk 😂
Hey brother
Hey buddy 👍😁
How often do you do this?
I think I remember reading in the manual you should clean every two weeks.
One pet, about every two weeks. More than that, about once a week. Roughly every 7th or 8th refill, depending on how gross your pet backwashes in it. Me, I have a cat who won't keep his $#+@#* feet out of it!! Man, that thing gets NASTY!!