{"product_id":"fluval-206-motor-pump-unit","title":"Fluval 206 Motor\/Pump Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA worn motor is the one 206 fault a service kit cannot fix.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete replacement motor head assembly for the Fluval 206 Canister Filter (model A207), covering the impeller assembly, shaft and impeller cover, plus the case clips that hold the motor head to the canister body. It is the part to reach for once cleaning, new media and a fresh impeller cover haven't brought the flow or the quiet running back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete motor head assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e — impeller, shaft and cover supplied together, so a worn or scored shaft doesn't get left to wear out a brand-new impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase clips included\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plastic latches are a common failure point in their own right, and a filter with a cracked clip won't seal properly even with a good motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores flow lost to wear\u003c\/strong\u003e — a magnetic impeller loses grip as its magnet weakens or its shaft grooves out, and flow falls off gradually rather than stopping outright, so it's easy to run a 206 under-performing for months without noticing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits the existing 206 canister body and motor head housing with no 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\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval 206 Canister Filter (model A207) only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpeller assembly, shaft, impeller cover, case clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete motor head 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTools required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — hand-fit to the existing motor head housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly is specific to the 206 (model A207). It is not interchangeable with the 204, 205, or with the 07-series canisters (105\/205 predecessors aside, the 107\/207\/307\/407 line uses different motor heads entirely). Check the model code on your canister body before ordering — the 205 and 206 look similar side by side but do not share a motor head.\u003c\/p\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\u003eFits this assembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA443\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x impeller assembly (impeller and magnet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x impeller shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x impeller cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe motor head housing itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit rebuilds the existing housing; it does not replace the outer motor head casing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe motor head seal ring or gasket.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold separately — fit a new one at the same time if yours is more than a season or two old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter media.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foam, bio media and polishing pads are bought separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a 206 with reduced flow after ruling out clogged media and a kinked hose, a shaft that has visibly grooved or scored, a weak or wobbling impeller, or case clips that have cracked or lost their spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for the 204, 205 or the 07-series canisters, which use different motor heads. If your filter is still under a fault that a clean and a new impeller cover haven't touched, check the cover on its own first — see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-206-impeller-cover\"\u003e206 impeller cover\u003c\/a\u003e — before assuming the whole motor needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the impeller and shaft in tank water at each service, not tap water, and check the shaft for grooving where it sits inside the impeller — a smooth shaft should show no ridges you can feel with a fingernail. A scored shaft is the most common reason a 206 keeps losing flow even with clean media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-206-impeller-cover\"\u003eFluval 206 impeller cover\u003c\/a\u003e — already included in this kit, but worth keeping a spare on hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-bio-foam-106-206-107-207\"\u003eFluval bio foam, 106\/206\/107\/207\u003c\/a\u003e — fit fresh media when you rebuild the motor head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-polishing-pads-suits-106-206-107-207-3-pack\"\u003eFluval polishing pads, 106\/206\/107\/207, 3 pack\u003c\/a\u003e — for the final polish stage\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. No separate manufacturer warranty term is quoted on moulded service parts. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Fluval 205?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 205 and 206 look alike but use different motor heads. This assembly is for the 206 (model A207) only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy filter has lost flow but the media is clean — is this the fix?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the shaft for grooving and the impeller for a weak magnetic grip first. If those show wear, yes, this restores them. If the shaft is smooth and the impeller spins freely, the cause is more likely clogged media or a kinked hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this include the impeller cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a new cover is included with the shaft and impeller. You don't need to buy the cover separately if you're replacing the whole assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need any tools to fit it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It hand-fits into the existing motor head housing the same way the original did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this genuine Fluval or an aftermarket copy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Fluval replacement assembly, sourced for the 206 Canister Filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293310501155,"sku":"PF141A","price":186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-206-motor-pump-unit-46120698347811.webp?v=1790240278","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-206-motor-pump-unit","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}