With respect are you sure you have not got your inlet and outlet the wrong way round? Inlet is usually the water coming into the filter from the tank and outlet is the water coming out of the filter into the tank. The on screen captions showing 'intake assembly' is actually you assembling the outlet!
I had mine this day as my birthday gift. I noticed that this is self priming. The machine pumps harder when it detects air, then goes back to normal speed set. (Mindblown)
You prime it by filling the intake tube via the cap at the top while the valve block is closed, then insert the valve block and it will start the siphon process to fill the canister.
You forgot to mention there is an adjustment on the intake tube where you removed the plug to fill with water. I found that by accident my unit was sucking air bad.
I'm loving using this cannister filter and have ordered another two via ebay. One downer is the bio media, but nearly all canniseters come with cheap plastic bio balls or rings. I've filled mine up with matrix
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Has anyone done a test yet to see the actual GPH you can get from this with media present in it? The 404B which is what I have now was rated at 525 GPH, but when others tested it with media it would actually get just around 300 GPH. That is when it is new. My current 404B after three and a half years is getting probably closer to 150. Three of the four trays have actually completely dissolved as well around the circular opening. I have just ordered a HW-3000 from Amazon seeing it is rated at 793GPH. I am hoping it actually runs close to that with media. I would really like to be able to switch from three filters down to one powerful filter. Right now I have: SunSun 404B giving me around 150GPH (Rated at 525 GPH) 3 Years Old Fluval U4 giving me around 220GPH (Rated at 260 GPH) 4 Years old Fluval Aqualclear 70 giving me around 250GPH (Rated at 350 GPH) 3 Years Old For a total of 620GPH. This HW-3000 is rated at 793GPH, as long as it actually outputs close to what it is rated at it should work for me, which is why I am interested in seeing if anyone has actually tested it who owns one :)
I have the 3000 on my 150g freshwater tank..I was using two 304b canisters and now I'm using this and one 304b...the flow rate is definitely less once you fill up the trays with media...the best way to preserve more GPH is to use either the bottom tray or bottom two trays with mechanical filtration and the top two or three with biological. Don't put a filter pad in each tray the way they show you in the videos as that will negatively affect gph more. I have used the Fluval FX6 in the past and can honestly say that this filter is better..it's probably the best overall filter available on the market and for $125 you can't go wrong..if you seal the o-ring with silicone lubricant, it will last you a very long time.
@@GSP-76 Thanks for the reply. The unit definitely appears to be way nicer than the 404b. I received it and set it up no problem. The new way of priming and the individual shut off valves for input and output are really nice. So is the touch screen and built in UV scheduling. I mean it really is hard to complain for its features based on the price of $125, but the actual water output is definitely faaaar lower than what they are rating it at. It can barely push water all the way across my 135 Gallon tank. Which is truly disappointing because there are 3500 L/H (924GPH) internal filters you can pick up on Aliexpress and Wish for like $11 now. So the cost for them to put a better pump into this thing should be pretty negligible for them.
Hi How are You? Please, I bought my canister the last week, And I would like to know if the lampad UV has a color when us turn on the canister, I cheked my canister and I do know if the lampd is turn on , because dont have collor thanks and regards.
I think I'll wait for Polar Aurora to come out with their HW3000. I have both Sunsun 304B and Polar Aurora 304B and the Polar Aurora out performs the Sunsun. The flow rate on the Polar Aurora is much faster.
Runnin two 703B's in my 150 planted Amazon Tank... Can't wait to upgrade. Do you think they will ever add Heater and CO2 injection features? That would be an awesome filter to own!
Just set up my HW-3000 and the symbol for the UV light is constantly flashing on and off. According to the instruction leaflet (not impressed) that means that the UV bulb needs to be changed; is that correct as in your video your one was also flashing on and off?
It's a simple timer that starts the moment you plug it in, and the uv icon flashes when it's on. If you set it for 2 hours and plug it in at noon it will come on the next day at noon for 2 hours and repeat everyday unless the power goes out.
Can we take out the head and test the uv light by switching on the head? When i try to test for my unit, the uv light doesn't turn on?So i am not sure if the uv ia working.Is this expected? I mean it will turn on only when the head is inserted into the canister and locked?
Does HW-3000 share any replacement parts in common with the HW-704B series, such as baskets, filter pads, o-rings, UV Bulb, hoses, etc...? Or, will consumables and repair parts be unique for this model compared to the previous HW-7## series?
Looking at the HW-704B it looks like it uses the same standardized parts as the 404b and 304b, at least in regards to the trays. This unit uses the same trays as well.
I purchased my filter yesterday. I watched your video on the assembly, however, you didn't show what you did with the long tube with the holes in it. Please advise...
Hello, Antonio! It is the user's choice on attaching either the flare ends or the spray bar to the output tube. Simply just remove the flare ends and attach the spray bar. If you have any other questions, feel free to email support@mingllc.com.
Great video!!! Thank you so much... In a near future video can u show us the flow rate value in action? Olso one more question.. How meny media baskets are in the main body?
@@mingtrading7542 How about the impeller? I have used Sunsun canisters for a long time and have needed replacement impellers...does the 3000 use the same impeller as the 304b?
Hello. Great video sr. I bought my hw 3000 filter in Aliexpress and the ETA to receive is may 27th Brazil). What about the noise? Is there too much? I will embed inside a tv stand rack. And the reposition parts. Disbyou found spare parts in anywhere? These are my only 2 concerns about this equipment. Thank for the video!!
Hello William! Congratulations on purchasing your SunSun HW-3000! We have tested the filter a few times and it does have a smooth and low noise operation. What kind of spare parts were you looking for?
William, did you receive your hw-3000? If so, how do you like it? I’m not finding very many reviews on it after a few months of use. I can’t decide between the 704b and the 3000.
@@gottaazzlikethat Hi, I don't know if you purchased your filter yet but I would strongly urge the 304b over the 704b as there have been many issues with the 704b...the 3000 is the best overall and I am using one now...I'm hoping replacement impellers become available because Sunsun impellers have a tendency to crack.
The 304b though doesn't nearly move enough water to be effective though. On bigger tanks. I've been looking hard for one of these and can't find them anywhere which is a shame :/ the only ones I do find won't work natively in the US. With out a plug converter. Which I don't fully trust on something that's going to be running 24/7
@@edwardk12687 Search for the 3000 on eBay...there is a recognized trustworthy seller that has been actively selling these units for $125. I believe I the seller's name is Tech n Toy and is based in Chicago..I purchased my 3000 from them and it works flawlessly...if you have experience with the older models like the 304b, you will absolutely love this filter...it is literally twice as powerful and the best part is that you can adjust the flowrate which makes a huge difference if you are using the UV light.
Please provide detailed outside dimensions. Is HW-3000 same size or even larger than HW-704B? What is the tubing ID? Is it 3/4 (19 mm) or is it even bigger? Is there a pre-filter/booster filter (Similar to HW-603) available that can provide mechanical filtration ahead of this filter, but that would have larger diameter tubing connections to handle the higher flow rate capabilities of the HW-3000?
Ming. I have a Need some help with this filter. If you have a 3D background can anyone tell me how they get the intake tube over the aquarium edge and the background? Any extension tubes or work around available?
I removed the entire clamp assembly and used suction cups to secure the hoses, inlet, and outlet tubes to the glass of the aquarium. Some have suggested cutting notches from the lip of the rim so the clamp can fit over the edge, but I didn’t feel comfortable with that solution.
Stinks these aren't available in the US yet. I was ready to buy two of them. But No one has one that will natively work in the US (nore can i actually find the filter anywhere around here or online) what I mean by natively is all of the ones I've seen have to run converters on them, I don't know how much I trust that on something that's expected to run 24/7 but this filter seems really comparable to the fluval line at like a 10th of the cost
You can buy these off Amazon no problem at all in the US. :) Amazon is actually cheaper than Ebay and any other location, and it is prime eligible with free 2 day shipping. Just search Amazon for HW-3000.
The chinglish in attempt to make sense of the display, and extreamly poor (failing attempt) is a deal breaker for me, I just refuse to bend backward that far. This along with the rice filled plastic failing with use of the (who knows if it ever worked at all???) UV light. Try finding someone who went to college in the US. It also fails to comply with the FCC part 95 spurious radiation radiated from the variable frequency supply, no shielding at all. I had to install extra equipment to isolate the electrical noise from my shortwave station. Makes me wonder if this is safe for my house at all. Nice try, did not fool this engineer. Hopefully in the future sunsun will gather some better market presence when they make these little but very cheap & important changes.
Mine will be arriving in two days from amazon, interesting that you can adjust the motor speed, being new at this, is there a reason to set the speed to different levels.
Yes..if you want to kill unwanted bacteria, algae, phosphates, etc. by turning on the UV light, you need to slow the flow rate down...the slower flow rate let's the UV light kill these bacterias very quickly and efficiently...then after a few days, you can turn the UV off and increase flow rate.
@@GSP-76 I'm so glad someone else understands this. I tell people all the time that the UV in the 304b does little or nothing due to the flow rate...thet just laugh at me.
From what I’ve researched on the Sunsun and the Fluval is that the Fluval is a bare bones filter that moves a ton of water and the Sunsun is more of a updated version of the Fluval with some bells and whistles that 9 times out of 10 leak or just doesn’t work unless u throw more money at it. So in my opinion and for the money just save time and go with the Fluval and call it a day.
I hate this filter. I like the ones you prime yourself better ! These are waaaaaay too hard to start once you unplug them to change media. It’s way too difficult to get it going again
That only really applies to bulbs that get super hot like old style car headlamp bulbs because the oil from your fingers can boil and cause the glass to fracture, it's unlikely a UV bulb in a canister filter will get anywhere near hot enough but better safe than sorry so I'd say put gloves on or hold it with some tissue just to be sure 👍
Hi Bought one of these and have watched video many times but I can not get this thing to prime I have filled the tubes but I can't get it to flow out. Any ideas:? I just bought and got this canister.
Hi, Bill! Please make sure that the tubes are on the correct side (intake/outtake). Also, make sure that the 2 levers are at the 'water on' position, the green tubes filled with water, and to fasten the cap. If you require additional help, please email us at support@mingllc.com.
Hi I have a sunsun hw 3000lph filter. On the top of the filter where the hoses are connected to the taps, the intake lever needs to be down ie the picture of a tap without a drip and the right lever pushed to on ie the tap with the drip. Put a couple of cups of tank water down the top of the green tubes by un screwing the grey nuts and gently removing the blue plugs(one at a time). Once this is done replace the blue plugs on both and screw on the grey nuts. Now go back and make sure both levers on the top of the hose connectors are now both on the taps with the drips and turn on the pump. A little noise at first but after 3 seconds all good. I have only use the tube with the intake strainer and not the surface skimmer. Less complicated and alot less noise. Really hope this helps.
We're sorry that you are experiencing difficulty getting the canister started! Make sure that the canister body and both tubes are filled with water and that the adapter is locked. If you need additional assistance, please email us at support@mingllc.com.
Ktoś w Polsce znalazł ten filtr gdzieś indziej niż na temporalis.pl/filtr-zewnetrzny-hw3000-lh-uvc-9w-wklady-p-817.html ?? To jedyne miejsce, które udało mi się znaleźć.
If you want higher flow rate, your better off going with a sump and separate water pump/power head...in an enclosed canister, 800-1000gph is the maximum that will work.
@@xxx-nj9jp The UV lights on these filters do nothing at all and are used solely as a selling point. The water flow is to fast rendering it useless. Still a great filter.
