{"product_id":"fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-motor-ac110","title":"Fluval Aquaclear Hang on Filter Motor AC110","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe complete motor unit for the Fluval AquaClear 110 — genuine part A16400.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the impeller (A638) fixes weak flow from a worn part, this is the fix when the motor itself won't spin: no hum, no rotation, or a motor that's tripped and won't restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart A16400 fits the Fluval AquaClear 110 power filter only (also sold historically as the AquaClear 500). It does not fit the AC20, AC30, AC50 or AC70 — those share a smaller motor, sold separately as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-motor-ac20-30-50-70\"\u003eAC20\/30\/50\/70 motor unit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA16400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval AquaClear 110 \/ AquaClear 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor housing with impeller shaft installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne AquaClear 110 motor unit, shaft installed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpeller wear is common enough that some fitters replace the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-impeller-ac110\"\u003eA638 impeller\u003c\/a\u003e alone first, since it's the cheaper and more frequent point of failure — this motor unit is the step up when the motor itself, not just the impeller, has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSymptoms this part fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor does not hum or spin at all when powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor trips or cuts out repeatedly during operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning smell from the motor housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo tools required. Unplug the filter, remove the old motor unit from the filter case, and press the new unit into place. Prime and check for flow and unusual noise before leaving the tank unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnplug the filter before fitting. Do not run the new motor dry — prime the filter with water before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMy AC110 is dead — do I need the motor or the impeller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the motor makes no sound and the shaft doesn't turn by hand, it's the motor. If it hums or spins but flow is weak, try the cheaper A638 impeller first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this include the impeller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the motor unit ships with the shaft installed, ready to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit the AquaClear 500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — AquaClear 500 is the same filter as the AC110 under its older GPH-based name, and shares this motor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293294248227,"sku":"FAQ05A","price":134.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/FAQ05a.jpg?v=1782879414","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-aquaclear-hang-on-filter-motor-ac110","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}