Recently my rena filstar xp3 has been exhibiting a strange problem. Api xp filstar xp filter size xl aquarium canister filter 1 count box. I have both a xp2 and an xp3 on line, performing two modes of activity. Then api purchased rena in 1996 i believe and while they kept the name filter on the products, they changed the changed the size distinction to s, m, l, and xl, replacing 1, 2, 3, and 4. I cleaned it last night and im having problems getting it run like normal.
I had to remove and dismantle it and i found that the impeller was not seated 100% correctly. Dec 21, 2008 the rena filstar xp4 is one massive piece of aquarium equipment. Fits rena filstar xp3 and api filstar xpl power filters. Please refer to the list of parts below to see what is included in the new parts bag. After extended research i finally settled on purchasing the large api filstar xp filter for my 36 gallon bowfront aquarium. Rti xp3 installation and operation manual pdf download. Page 1 instruction manual rena model envelope imager i da612s direct address inkjet printer m3039 revision date.
Rena filstar xp3 canister filter impeller shaft and bearing rena xp3 impeller shaft and bearing replacement kit. Api filstar rena xp oringseals repair kit includes all sealsorings. View and download rti xp3 installation and operation manual online. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it adaptable to fit your individual needs, and includes features that set it apart from all other canister filters. Unfollow rena filstar parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rena filstar xp3s leaking air equipment albertaaquatica. The water flow slows drastically and rapidly for no reason i can determine. Color coded parts are organized in a vacuumformed tray. Setup and cleaning is also easy with the rena filstar xp filter system. Envelope imager i da612 envelope imager ii da6 envelope imager iii psxps ps2000xps2000 xps8090 da615 da608 da610 da607 da606 da600 da595 da590. Color coded parts are organized in a vacuumformed tray full color instruction book for easy stepbystep set up selfpriming, for fast and easy. Jump to shopping cart original replacement motor for the rena filstar xp3 and includes a canister oring and impeller cover seal. Feb 08, 2012 hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed. I had a rena xp3 filter for 8 or 9 years and it worked beautifully with very few problems until a.
This is the current multilanguage manual included with all api filstar xp andor rena filstar filters. This confirms that the whole xp range has no bypass. I have read the owners manual from cover to cover, and there is no talk of bypass. Api rena filstar m xp2 canister filter for 75 gallon aquarium. Owners manual available for download in adobe pdf file format. Setup and maintain rena filstar xp3 canister filter. I think its a real minor inconvenience because i have never had to worry about any quirky things with my fluval, just ran the motor till its breaking point. Full color instruction book for easy stepbystep set up. After much trial and error, i have found that cleaning the media has little or no impact on this problem. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it adaptable to fit your individual needs, and includes features that set it apart from. You are now the owner of the finest canister filter available, the api. Rena filstar xp canister filters aquarium product and retailer. Any body here having problems with their rena xp canisters.
It seems to me to be even better than the excellent 720 screen. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manual siphoning. Rcg04720 replacement quick disconnect for all rena filstar xp filters. Rena impeller kit for xp2 miscellaneous aquarium supplies. I am running a 75gal tank with 6 fish, 1 lobster, black sand and a piece of driftwood. I took the lil screw top off the intake and filled the hose with water. The api rena filstar xp gasket kit with orings comes with an impeller cover gasket, canister gasket for motorlid and quickdisconnect o rings. This is my first tank and first experience with a canister filter. All of the pieces in this filstar xp gasket kit will fit the rena xp1, xp2, xp3 and the xp4 perfectly.
Best size tubing to use with rena filstar xp2, xp3. I have an xp2 and xp3 hooked up to my 380 liter oscar and jack dempsey tank. When you clamp filstar into a vise, please use the softest possible grip pad and do not insert a body. Hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed. I dont know want im doing wrong, maybe my tubes are loop a little bit. Aug 23, 20 how to prime and set up the rena xp3 filter, as well as maintain. Rena do not sell these orings and want to sell the whole qdv assembly. The filstar xp1 literature reads up to a 45 gallon aquarium. Api filstar xp canister filter s up to 45 gallons marine depot. How to prime and set up the rena xp3 filter, as well as maintain. Now i dont want to buy and new qdv for finally finding out its still bypassing. Api rena filstar quick disconnect for all sizes xp1 xp2 xp3 xp4 xp s m l.
Then api purchased rena in 1996 i believe and while they kept the name filter on the products, they changed the changed the size distinction to s, m, l, and xl, replacing 1. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters video by rena mars fishcare for more aquarium filtration information including troubleshooting this and other. There is a 2128 version with an integrated heater, although i. Please be cautious not to scratch the flange andor ferrule ends. This filstar canister filter set up guide will help you assemble your new aquarium filter swiftly and safely. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Make sure a filter mounted on a receptacle or plug. Api filstar xp replacement parts bag replaces the former rena parts tray. The rena filstar xp3 impeller replaces the impeller for the rena filstar xp3 or api filstar xpl canister filters. However, if the drain cup is made from plastic, clamp the body carefully.
Rena api filstar xp canister filter filstar xp2 medium. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s,m,l,xl xp1,2,3,4. It is as quiet as claimed, as easy to connectdisconnect, but my unit does not generate the flow claimed. I tried emptying the water from the canister, filling the tube as per rena instructions and letting it syphon the water into the canister. Rena aquatic supply expert advice sales service for. The filstar xps is designed with a onetime, selfpriming system for easy startup. They all leak air into the canister, so that the water level inside the canister when it is running is about 1 12 to 2 below the top. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the.
Diy cage wire rock fountain instruction diy fountain. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for set. Dec 28, 2007 its leaking out of the top, its not the hoses, but its the side of the lid. Api rena filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s. Its solid construction ensures a trouble free and quiet operation. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s,m,l,xl xp1,2,3,4these are the original multilanguage manuals included with all rena filstar xp andor api filstar filters.
The rena filstar xp4 is one massive piece of aquarium equipment. Api rena filstar gasket kit all sizes xp1 xp2 xp3 xp4 xp s m. Filstar media api renathe api rena filstar canister filter range has become a cl. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the time of installation. I have an xp3 and an xp1 on the 125 now and the xp1 is the one that is leaking. With the xp3 setup the motor is after the filter media so no worries about sand getting in the impeller. These are the original multilanguage manuals included with all rena filstar xp andor api filstar filters. The filstar xp2, up to 75 gallons, the filstar xp3 up to 175 gallons, and the filstar xp4 up to 265 gallons. The rena xp continues the tradition of excellence offered by the earlier versions of the rena filstar series but with a more powerful motor and added filtration options. Use with api filstar xp s, m, l, xl formerly xp1, xp2, xp3 and xp4 parts tray. Make sure the filter is a minimum of 24 60 cm to a maximum of 55 140 cm below the water level of the aquarium.
Api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter. T750 and t950 registration assy, easyfeed lite, imager 1. Buy rena filstar and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Rena filstar xp canister filter advanced technology, superior design, large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid consturuction make the rena filstar xp series canister filters the most reliable and easytomaintain canister filters available. Hello ive rencetly acquired a rena filstar xp3 model and it works fine but its leaking water from where the power cord comes out of the motor head. I find it hard to prime the water wont go up the tubes. The filstar canister filter how to set up and maintain big als. Api brand is passionate about fish keeping and has been in the aquatics industry for over 50 years developing and perfecting indoor aquarium and outdoor. I researched it on the rena website, and concluded that my canister and quickdisconnect orings needed to be replaced. Rena impeller kit for xp3 miscellaneous aquarium supplies.
Thanks to marine depots two strategically located warehouses in nevada and georgia, over 90% of shoppers receive their orders within 12 business using this level of service. Replacing an old impeller is essential to keep your filter running powerfully and efficiently. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175 gal aquariumthis item has been discontinued by mars fishcare. They are wonderful filters, and as my tank collection grows, i will continue to buy these filters. I have found the the main way air gets into the cannister with our rena filters is if the water level in the tank drops and the joints in the sections of the intake pipe are not perfectly firm small amount of air get sucked in and builds up inside the cannister and. Biochem and activated carbon, two super fine filter pads, 20 pip, 30 pip, phoszorb, biomedia. I just turned it off and i cant figure out why is leaking. Rena filstar xp3 instructions generic compatible filtration foam fit rena filstar xp filter media 723a 20ppi pack of 12 please refer to the instruction manual for any troubleshooting. Tonight i filled a new planted tank, a biocube 29 which i converted to work with an xp2 filter underneath it.
Whats the best bios and sponges to put in a rena filstar xp3. Rena filstar xp3 manual rena filstar xp3 manual located in kissimmee, florida. Summary of contents for rena systems envelope imager xt 3. Api rena filstar quick disconnect for all sizes xp1 xp2 xp3 xp4 xp s m l xl 720d. The api filstar xp replacement parts kit is compatible with the s, m, l, and xl canister filters. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters. Rena filstar xp filter replacement quick disconnect product code. I have three rena filstar xp3s, all three of them are probably about 5 years old or more. I think its newer than the xp3, but should i unscrew the lid there are 4 screws connecting to it and then thats how i get to the o ring. Shenan stanley replied on october 21, 2011 brilliant game i love it very highly addictive to clean up your windows 7 user profiles you have to follow the steps explained here. I am not quite sure how i get to the o ring, i will go read the online manual some more and see if it tells me, if anyone knows exactly where to looks tell me. I am having a problem with my rena filstar xp canister filter and i am wondering if anyone here has some help for me. Aquarium pharmaceuticals rena filstar canister filters.
It has been a great, reliable workhorse for me with decent performance. Not required for operation of filstar, only as a supplement to better control. Rena envelope imager i instruction manual pdf download. Api rena filstar gasket kit all sizes xp1 xp2 xp3 xp4 xp s. Replacement parts rena filstar xp canister power filter. My recent acquisition and experience with apirena filstar pumps is that when fully loaded, with various media, a lower flow rate can be expected than that commonly claimed. Rena filstar xp2 tropical fish keeping aquarium fish. Filstar xp filter outlet is water coming out of the filstar xp filter and back into your aquarium 1. Your order will be delivered 15 days after it ships out. Both hoses are full as well as the canister and i can hear it running but nothing is comming out the outflow bar. Jul 10, 2009 set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters video by rena mars fishcare for more aquarium filtration information including troubleshooting this and other filters.
Does not require handpumping or manual siphoning to start. Rena filstar xp canister filter advanced technology, superior design,large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid consturuction make the rena filstar xp series canister filters the most reliable and easy to maintain canister filters available. Rena filstar xp series canister filters yeah before i installed the new ones i lubed them up with pure veggie oil, did the trick. Api rena filstar xp manual and literature for all versions. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters video by rena mars fishcare for more aquarium filtration information including troubleshooting this and other filters. The api filstar xpl canister filter has been around for awhile as the rena filstar xp3, and is still one of the bestselling canister filters out there. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for setup are the same for all filstar models xp1, xp2, xp3, xp4 and api filstar s,m,l,xl. People who use automated tools as a source of exemplary code e. Filstar media api renathe aquarium pharmaceuticals rena filstar canister filter range by mars fishcare. Page 1 filstar xp user guide important safety and tank to one side of a wall weather or to temperatures mounted receptacle to prevent below freezing. Api filstar xp canister filter s up to 45 gallons advanced technology, superior design. But, if i turn it off and open the filter top and wait a few minutes, the flow rate returns to.
Rena filstar xp3 setup filters and filtration 78864. Thats not necessarily new news but is provided as a guide line. This monster filtration system measures in at x 9 x 17 and is recommended for aquariums up to 260 gallons in size. Parts for rena envelope address printers, tabbers and. It also features a high media capacity, and includes a large media basket that can be customized depending on the unique needs of your aquarium and its inhabitants. This wheel is very common on many rena and astro machines. I have been scouring many web sites looking for an answer as to why it is just not moving any water. A drip loop tank is securely installed before warning.
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