Annoying chirping sound coming from Rena XP4 Filter

fishrdelish · Apr 30, 2009

I just got a brand new Rena XP4 filter. It appears to be working fine, but it is making this strange noise periodically. It kind of sounds like a high-pitched chirp - as if some air bubbles or something are being forced through something else. Does that make sense?

I tried gently rocking the filter in hopes of dislodging any air bubbles but it hasn't helped the problem.

Any ideas?

CBWMN · Apr 30, 2009

Fish
I have an XP2 that I love, except when it has an air leak.
First of all try this:
Using vinyl electrical tape (it’s aquatic safe), tape the inlet neck from below the water line clear up to and including the priming cap. I still don’t know where the leak in mine is, but the electrical tape stopped it. Here are some of my posts to read:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f60/rena-sp2-pumping-bubbles-112243.html

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f60/to-all-rena-xp-owners-113479.html

In case you have more questions go to Planetrena.com and read the FAQ’s and/or send an email to customer service. They also sell parts.

Charles

CWO4GUNNER · Apr 30, 2009

I concur it has to do with air. My air wands chirp-chirp when I turn them down real low, but I cant hear it from my bedroom.

fishrdelish · Apr 30, 2009

Awesome guys, thanks. I will try that idea out tomorrow & let you know how it goes.

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