{"product_id":"fluval-307-407-motor-seal","title":"Fluval 307\/407 Motor seal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe single gasket that keeps the motor head watertight under pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval motor head gasket, part A20064, for the 305\/405, 306\/406 and 307\/407 canister filters. It's the seal that sits between the motor head and the canister body, and it's usually what's failing when a filter weeps from under the clips rather than from a hose joint. Fluval lists this one gasket against six models across three generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20064\u003c\/strong\u003e — the O-ring style gasket that seals the motor head to the canister body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits six models across three generations\u003c\/strong\u003e — 305, 405, 306, 406, 307 and 407 all share the same gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe most common source of a weep at the lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the hose joints — a compressed or torn gasket lets water seep from under the clips even when the hoses are sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap to keep spare\u003c\/strong\u003e — worth replacing on a schedule rather than waiting for a leak to show up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20064\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition in filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween the motor head and the canister body\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval model code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20064\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA446\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not fit the 304\/404 or the 05 Series (105\/205, 106\/206, 107\/207) — those use a different motor head profile. Check the model code on your filter's rating label if you're not sure which you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x motor head gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe motor head clips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe canister body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a weep or drip from under the motor head clips, a gasket that's gone flat, hard or visibly compressed after years of clamping, or as a precaution during any motor head rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for the 304\/404 or the 05 Series — different motor head profile, different gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this gasket every second or third media service even if it looks fine — compression set is invisible until the seal actually fails. Seat it evenly in its groove all the way around before closing the clips; a gasket that's twisted or riding up on one side will still leak even though it looks correctly fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-3-405-3-406-rubber-adapter\"\u003eRubber hose adapter, 2 pack\u003c\/a\u003e — worth doing at the same service if you're already inside the filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-306-406-intake-stem-and-strainer\"\u003e306\/406 intake stem and strainer\u003c\/a\u003e — check for cracking while the filter is apart\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 rubber service parts. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy filter is dripping from under the motor head clips — is this the part I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly. A weep from under the clips, rather than at a hose joint, points to the motor head gasket rather than a hose adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes A20064 fit the 307 and 407 as well as the 305 and 306?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fluval lists the same gasket against 305\/405, 306\/406 and 307\/407.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a fixed interval, but replacing it every second or third media service is cheap insurance against compression set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my Fluval 304?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 304\/404 use an earlier motor head profile with a different gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242247962915,"sku":"AA3280","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FVL013_4.jpg?v=1782878846","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-307-407-motor-seal","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}