API Filstar L (XP3) Motor Assembly includes housing, coil and cord details below

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Q: Hello, how much bigger is the motor in the X2 compared to X3? I have a 60 gallon tank and have a 2X was thinking of putting a 3X motor lid in my current filter. Thank you

Asked by: Deborah Koppinger - 6/6/2024

Q: xp3 motor is leaking from where the cord comes out of the housing. how can i fix this?

Asked by: Marianne Mehalik - 2/2/2025

Q: I need a xp3 cannister gasket, are these available? Thank you, Steve

Asked by: Steve Zellner - 6/22/2024

Q: Where can I find the Canister O-Ring and Impeller cover seal for the Rena Filstar XP3

Asked by: Henry - 10/3/2024

Q: the xp3 motor assembly is out of stock do you know when it will be back in? mine is leaking badly and I can't afford a whole new filter. also, could i run the xp2 motor on the canister for an xp3?

Asked by: Marianne Mehalik - 2/2/2025

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Accepted Answer

A: The physical size is the same. The flow is about 50gph more if you have both the motor and Filstar L rotor. If you use your current rotor the flow will be about the same. The motor coil itself does not add much flow.

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Accepted Answer

Since this item was discontinued in 2019 by the manufacturer, MARS FISHCARE/API they stopped making parts. What parts that are left are on our website. For other possible solutions and further information on the Orings continue reading below:

The quick disconnect O-rings on the bottom extensions of the QD fixes leaks around these QD o-rings that happen during operation or priming/startup. This water ends up in the center of the motor. If the leak is extremely bad it will come out where the cord goes into the motor or between the seams of the upper and lower half of the filter. These Orings are only available with the purchase of a new quick-disconnect but can sometimes be found at auto parts stores and other specialty hardware or tool outlets.

The canister O-ring seals the motor to the the top of the canister and prevents leaks from the canister which is water coming out between the top of the canister and motor. Water streaks on the side of the canister are an indicator of this.

The impeller cover seal is not an actual O-ring but a strip of sealing material that goes into the groove around the impeller area on the bottom of the motor. The seal's only function is to direct water through the center of the filter motor before exiting back into the tank. There are *NO* leaks associated with this seal but a bad seal can prevent priming and cause water to bypass filtration media if not operating correctly.

Accepted Answer

We no longer have any gaskets or O-rings for the
Filstar. It was discontinued almost 5 years ago. All available parts are listed on our web site. If it is not listed we no longer have it. Sometimes gaskets and O-rings can be reconditioned and you might be able to find someone selling a used unit that you can use for parts.

Accepted Answer

This product was discontinued by the manufacturer, Mars Fishcare, in late 2019. The parts we still have are listed on our website, RENA Aquatic Supply. Sometimes the large Canister Oring can be reconditioned by washing it off with de-chlorinated water and applying a thick coating of Vaseline or water based silicone grease. The seals and O-rings were custom made for the most part and we have no information on sizes.

Accepted Answer

A: Motors do not come with new seals and Orings and we have no more seals or orings available since this filter was discontinued in 2019.

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Answer provided by: Administrator (2/3/2025)

API Filstar L (XP3) Motor Assembly includes housing, coil and cord details below

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