{"product_id":"fluval-105-motor-pump-unit","title":"Fluval 105 Motor\/Pump Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe complete pump housing for when a new impeller hasn't fixed weak or silent flow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval motor head housing, part A20180, built for the 104 and 105 canister filters. It's the full electrical pump assembly that sits on top of the canister and drives water through the media — the part to replace when the housing itself has cracked, the priming mechanism won't hold, or a new impeller hasn't restored flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20180\u003c\/strong\u003e — the complete motor head for the 104 and 105, not a generic pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores full pump function\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fix when the housing has cracked or the motor has failed, rather than a worn impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the existing filter case\u003c\/strong\u003e — clips onto your current 105 canister body without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor head housing, complete pump assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a wattage or voltage figure for this legacy part number on its current spec sheets. Check the rating plate on your existing motor head before wiring in the replacement, and let us know if it doesn't read 240 V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval model code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20180\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — see below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 104 and 105 share the same body and motor head, so A20180 fits both even though this listing is titled for the 105. The 106 uses its own motor head, part A20181, sold separately as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-106-motor-pump-unit\"\u003e106 Motor\/Pump Unit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x motor head housing (complete pump assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic impeller.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wear part inside the housing is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpeller cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e A separate clear cap over the impeller well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor head gasket.\u003c\/strong\u003e The O-ring that seals the lid is sold separately and worth replacing at the same service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter case.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canister body underneath is a different part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a 104 or 105 with a cracked motor head, a priming mechanism that won't hold, or persistent weak flow after the impeller and shaft have already been checked and replaced. Not suitable for the 106 — see above — or for any 07, 03 or FX Series canister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost flow problems are the impeller, not the motor — check and replace that first, since it costs a fraction of the full housing. Reach for this part when the housing is physically damaged, the clips no longer hold the lid down, or the motor hums without turning even with a known-good impeller fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-104-105-106-204-205-206-impeller-assembly-flat-fans\"\u003e104\/204 \u0026amp; 105\/205 impeller assembly\u003c\/a\u003e — check this first before assuming the motor has failed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-105-106-filter-case\"\u003e105\/106 filter case\u003c\/a\u003e — replace together if the canister body is also cracked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-07-motor-head-gasket-oring-105-106-107-205-206-207\"\u003eMotor head gasket O-ring\u003c\/a\u003e — reseal the lid while it's already off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a genuine Fluval replacement part. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in full and nothing here limits them. As a mains-powered part, confirm the voltage marking matches your household supply before fitting. Ships as a standard parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a new motor head, or just a new impeller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry the impeller first. A cracked or magnet-loose impeller causes the same symptoms — humming, weak or no flow — and costs much less than the full housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit my Fluval 106?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 106 takes its own motor head, part A20181, listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the impeller included with this motor head?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The impeller, shaft and impeller cover are sold separately, so you can keep a good impeller and only replace the housing, or the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat voltage is this part?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the rating plate on your existing motor head before fitting. Fluval doesn't publish a voltage figure for this legacy part on its current spec sheets, and we'd rather you check than assume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293309288739,"sku":"PF100A","price":147.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-105-motor-pump-unit-43875500818723.webp?v=1790236915","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-105-motor-pump-unit","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}