Rena filstar xp3 setup filters and filtration 78864. To the best of our knowledge, that information is accurate in all respects. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph. 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. How to prime and set up the rena xp3 filter, as well as maintain. 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. It seems to me to be even better than the excellent 720 screen. Greetings all, i have already written to api aquarium pharmaceuticals inc. Dec 28, 2007 yeah its old, but the xp3 works like a dream. Rena systems has built a reputation for excellent support and customer service over the last quarter century. Xp2 rena filstar filter media placement part 3 duration.
If you have lost or did not get an instruction manual when you bought a hagen product, you can download one from here. Make sure a filter mounted on a receptacle or plug. A drip loop tank is securely installed before warning. Unfollow rena filstar xp3 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As in how you are arranging the various types of media in the baskets and etc. I had to remove and dismantle it and i found that the impeller was not seated 100% correctly.
There are a few differences with the power head and the inputoutput tubes but they are almost the same as the old model. 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. Instruction manuals for hagen products download a hagen. It is easy to maintain and is selfpriming, so no pumping is necessary. I use my rena filstar canister filter on my 55 gallon aquarium that is used for aquatic turtles, and i can say that the xp3 does a wonderful job keeping up with the demand, leaving the water. The rena filstar xp4 is one massive piece of aquarium equipment. I find it hard to prime the water wont go up the tubes. The filstar xp2, up to 75 gallons, the filstar xp3 up to 175 gallons, and the filstar xp4 up to 265 gallons. I cleaned it last night and im having problems getting it run like normal. Aug, 2010 im curious as to how all of you that are using the xp3 have them set up. Any body here having problems with their rena xp canisters. Find the right products at the right price every time.
The filstar canister filter how to set up and maintain big als. 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. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for set. Basic setup instructions are the same for both models but the outlet accessories and included media are slightly different for the original rena filstar and the new. These are the original multilanguage manuals included with all rena filstar xp andor api filstar filters. The filstar is the best canister filter at any price only our fluidized sand bed filters are better for aerobic bio filtration. 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.
Api filstar xp canister filter spare parts such as canister clips, quick. Color coded parts are organized in a vacuumformed tray full color instruction book for easy stepbystep set up selfpriming, for fast and easy. Please be cautious not to scratch the flange andor ferrule ends. This monster filtration system measures in at x 9 x 17 and is recommended for aquariums up to 260 gallons in size. I have a new one setup on my new 75 gallon tank with just the media that came with it, but am thinking about adding more media, possibly. Setup and maintain rena filstar xp3 canister filter. Like many others, i had the xp3 for close to 10 years before one of the clips on the canister that hold the lid down became brittle and broke, causing it to lose seal. How i configure my rena xp3 filters for turtles fan friday duration. This is the third time since august the filter has stopped working. Filstar media api renathe aquarium pharmaceuticals rena filstar canister filter range by mars fishcare. The xp3 has 3 large media baskets which can further be subdivided by the use of the screens provided. 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.
Rena filstar o ring gasket replacement rena filstar xp3. Once while moving my full xp3 one of the side levers broke, so before i replaced it i had to. 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. Your order will be delivered 15 days after it ships out. Jump to shopping cart original replacement motor for the rena filstar xp3 and includes a canister oring and impeller cover seal. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters.
Rena ii filter leaking around power cord equipment. I dont know want im doing wrong, maybe my tubes are loop a little bit. The api filstar xp canister filter for aquariums uses advanced technology, superior design, large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid construction to keep water clean and clear. Filstar xp s, m, l, xl or rena filstar xp1, xp2, xp3, and xp4 canister filters. Companies all over the world are successfully employing our products in the semiconductor, medtech, and renewable energies sector. There is a 2128 version with an integrated heater, although i. Api filstar canister filter api filstar xpm canister filter. I plugged it in the next day and the sound was gone. Flow tamer xp for api renafilstar from flowtamer aquarium filter spray bars. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manualsiphoning. Recently my rena filstar xp3 has been exhibiting a strange problem. This filstar canister filter set up guide will help you assemble your new aquarium filter swiftly and safely.
Jan 09, 20 i use my rena filstar canister filter on my 55 gallon aquarium that is used for aquatic turtles, and i can say that the xp3 does a wonderful job keeping up with the demand, leaving the water. In the rena xp3, i am using the 20 and 30 ppi foam for mechanical, 40 filstar biochem stars enough for 200 gallons supposedly for biological, activated carbon, and finally the supplied polishing pad. 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. 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. Filstar parts api rena rena aquatic supply expert advice. Api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter. Here is the instruction manual which mentions this issue. I am running a 75gal tank with 6 fish, 1 lobster, black sand and a piece of driftwood. I had a rena xp3 filter for 8 or 9 years and it worked beautifully with very few.
It should also keep the tank aerated, be easy to clean and support biological filtration. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175 gal aquariumthis item has been discontinued by mars fishcare. Aug 02, 2011 xp2 rena filstar filter media placement part 3 duration. Rena is a global leader in manufacturing production machinery for wet chemical surface treatment. Jun 07, 2007 this manual is intended solely for the use and information of rena systems inc. Hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it adaptable to fit your. Both hoses are full as well as the canister and i can hear it running but nothing is comming out the outflow bar. Biochem and activated carbon, two super fine filter pads, 20 pip. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s,m,l,xl xp1,2,3,4. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manual siphoning. Dec 21, 2008 the rena filstar xp4 is one massive piece of aquarium equipment. After much trial and error, i have found that cleaning the media has little or no impact on this problem. The other night it was making a little bit of a vibrating sound so i unplugged it so it wouldnt wake my baby.
Patented antiairlock system eliminates the need to reprime. The information in this guide was obtained from several different sources that are deemed reliable by all industry standards. One is less then a month old and the other is about five months old. This is first canister filter i am ever using and after a lot of research i made a decision to go with rena xp series of filters. 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. Just the motor at the time wasnt real easy to order as they were on back order, and after talking it over with my husband, other things can go wrong on an old filter system, and even just the motor is.
Filstar l xp3 rotor impeller assembly for rena api filstar l xp3 canister filter. 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 purchased the filter because of the simplicity and effectiveness of its internal antibypass design the best design ive seen. The api filstar xp replacement parts kit is compatible with the s, m, l, and xl canister filters. 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. The filstar xps is designed with a onetime, selfpriming system for easy startup. Rena xp canister filters while our sunsun canister filter are the best economy 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.
Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175 gal. Filstar xp filter outlet is water coming out of the filstar xp filter and back into your aquarium 1. People who use automated tools as a source of exemplary code e. The water flow slows drastically and rapidly for no reason i can determine. Feb 08, 2012 hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed. Rena ii filter leaking around power cord when you moved the filter, did you possibly pull up on the quick disconnect or maybe, one of the 4 levers popped up on you. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at.
I unplugged it and reprimed and it did not happen again. I almost gave a 3 for ease to install because of instructions, but once you get it. 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. Manualslib has more than 31 api manuals checkout popular api categories music mixer manuals. Industria 1 filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the time of installation. Once while moving my full xp3 one of the side levers broke, so before i replaced it i had to jiggle it a bit just to make sure it was tightly on. Rena api filstar xp canister filter filstar xp3 large 350 gph up to.
Read all safety instructions in this booklet before beginning. However, if the drain cup is made from plastic, clamp the body carefully. 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 api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter. 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.
Mine is cut to my tank but you can use 12 or 58 tubing. Api xp filstar xp filter size xl aquarium canister filter. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it. Rena filstar xp3 manual rena filstar xp3 manual located in kissimmee, florida. I have been using renas for about 5 years and i ran into that issue one time. When you clamp filstar into a vise, please use the softest possible grip pad and do not insert a body. My old rena lasted 8 years before the pump strength started to weaken. The rena xp3 can go up against any of the more expensive germanic canister filters with ease. As others have pointed out here, this updated version of the filstar xp l formerly the filstar xp3 is not as good quality as the old version. Filstar xl xp4 rotor impeller assembly for rena api filstar xl xp4 canister filter. This manual is intended solely for the use and information of rena systems inc.
Just the motor at the time wasnt real easy to order as they were on back order, and after talking it over with my husband, other things can go wrong on an old filter system, and even just the motor is pretty spendy. Does not require handpumping or manual siphoning to start. Im curious as to how all of you that are using the xp3 have them set up. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the time of installation. Shop for rena filstar xp3 fish supplies at shopzilla. Rena filstar xpxp1xp2xp3xp4 canister filter replacement parts kit. Rena filstar xp canister filters aquarium product and retailer. I took the lil screw top off the intake and filled the hose with water. Rena filstar xp4 xl canister filter 265 gallon fish. Whats the best bios and sponges to put in a rena filstar xp3. I havent had any problems with this filter and am very happy with its performance so far. All flow tamers are shipped with complete instructions, but feel free to refer to.