Rena XP3 impeller mod

I found another thread on here that claimed you can use a rio 2100 impeller in an xp3 to increase the flow. Well I'm due for an impeller 4 years in my aquarium with PFS substrate and the impeller is making a little bit of sand now. I want to replace it as preventative maintenance.

Well the rio 2100 impeller is 15 bucks shipped. The Rena is 40 shipped. Has anyone done this?

I also found a new and old model 2100 impeller which do I need? If I dont get a response I guess I could order both it would still be 10 less than ordering the rena impeller.

On another note if there is a better impeller for the AC110 let me know because I get about 6 months out of them then they rattle like crazy and no amount of cleaning will stop it.

I will be ordering an impeller friday. Just hoping for some input. Supposedly the xp4 impeller will fit and boost the xp3 but again that defeats the cost savings.

From the other thread the rio 2100 impeller when tested in a rio xp4 bumped the flow rate from 172 gph with media to 196 gph with media. Not a huge gain, but again Im due for an impeller and these cost half as much, why not get a little boost? Curious how itll do on my xp3.

Im getting ready to load the first tray with fluval prefilter or AC sponges, and load the second and third tray with ceramic rings, most likely the odyssea ones for 5 bucks a litre.

This will unfortunately not me happening, I cleaned the rena impeller and it quieted right up. Unlike my AC110.

No idea but Ive never had a problem with any filter other than the aquaclears.