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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Rena XP3 Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:58 pm | |
| I have a rena XP3 on my 125g. Yesterday I noticed something strange. When I put the top on (lid with motor etc.) It wasn't priming blowing water and air out. I took it apart and cleaned everything checked the gaskets. Put it back together and still the same. I unplugged it and it started overflowing. I took and lifted the lock lever, after cleaning the mess up. I noticed with the lever up it was fully primed and working correctly. After moving the lever up and down slowly it finally primed with the lever down and no leaking. Has anyone had this problem before? | |
| | | Markm0723 Jack Dempsey Breeder
Posts : 382
Age : 64 Location : Mobile, AL Favorite Fish : Jack Dempsey
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:53 pm | |
| I've got two XP3s on my 100gal. They've been running for over three years, and I've never had any problems with them. I hope this was just a one time thing for you.
Mark
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| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:04 pm | |
| Well it is the second time it has happened! with this one filter. I have had this one for almost two years and my xp2 is almost five years old. I think I will just try and pick put my xp2 lid on my xp3 to find out if it is the lid or the port piece. | |
| | | saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer
Posts : 1930
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:48 am | |
| Call Rena. Their CS is a bit of a hassle to get on the phone but they're awesome when you do.
I had one of my 5 year old xp3s bite it a year ago. I had taken the top apart and knew what had failed, so I called Rena to see if I could get the parts or if they did repairs on them hoping it would be cheaper than a new one. The tech guy said they didn't really have parts like that but instead they just sent me out a brand new lid. No warranty no nothing, I didn't even have to pay shipping. | |
| | | Mike D DIY Guy
Posts : 1842
Age : 41 Location : Maine Humor : You can't offend me
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:56 am | |
| I havent had that prob on mine. The only problem for me is keeping the darn return tube clean! | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:56 am | |
| Nice to know saint...I am going to try and pinpoint the problem first then go from there...but thanks for the input for sure! | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:57 am | |
| I never have cleaned my tubes Mike...no problems yet! | |
| | | saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer
Posts : 1930
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:01 am | |
| Why would you want to Mike? You get the nice and funky bacterial benefit of leaving them a bit cruddy. It's never been enough to clog em. You'll pop the motor before that happens. | |
| | | Mike D DIY Guy
Posts : 1842
Age : 41 Location : Maine Humor : You can't offend me
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:28 am | |
| Mine clogs and spits out chunks of crap into my nice clean tank and makes the water cloudy for 2 days unless I clean it every month. I want an FX5 soooooo bad! | |
| | | saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer
Posts : 1930
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:32 am | |
| Woah. What are you using for media? I've used them for forever and I've never seen them do that. I only ever have algae grow in the tubes or plant chunks clog the intakes. | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:07 am | |
| Update, I did water changes on Tuesday along with filters. I took and cleaned the heck out of the filter, impeller, hoses etc. The problem seems to be resolved....fingers crossed! | |
| | | Mike D DIY Guy
Posts : 1842
Age : 41 Location : Maine Humor : You can't offend me
| Subject: Re: Rena XP3 Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:25 pm | |
| GL paul!
I'm using media that is made for the XP3. | |
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