{"product_id":"max-e-s-circulation-pump-outlet-nozzle-assembly","title":"Max E\/S circulation pump outlet nozzle assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nozzle decides where your MAX's flow actually goes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is genuine Red Sea part R40549, the circulation pump outlet nozzle assembly fitted to the MAX E-170, MAX E-260, MAX S-400, MAX S-500 and MAX S-650. It pushes onto the outlet of the in-tank circulation pump and lets you aim and spread the discharge across the rockwork. Replace it when the ball joint has cracked, when the nozzle will no longer hold the angle you set, or when years in saltwater have left the plastic brittle and clouded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Red Sea R40549\u003c\/strong\u003e — the factory assembly, so it seats on the pump outlet without packing or silicone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable ball joint\u003c\/strong\u003e — aim flow along the rockwork instead of into the front glass or the sand bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne part across five models\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same assembly serves the whole MAX E and MAX S range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits by hand, no tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — switch the pump off, unclip the old nozzle, push the new one on.\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\u003eR40549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirculation pump outlet nozzle assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea MAX E-170, MAX E-260, MAX S-400, MAX S-500, MAX S-650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne nozzle assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine\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\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the model badge on the cabinet or your original invoice, then read across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRed Sea model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoes R40549 fit?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX E-170\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX E-260\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX S-400\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX S-500\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX S-650\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX Nano, Nano Cube G2, Nano Peninsula, Nano XL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — different circulation pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX 130, 130D and 250 (C-Series)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — different circulation pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReefer series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — not listed by Red Sea for this part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e a MAX E-170, E-260, S-400, S-500 or S-650 whose circulation pump nozzle has cracked, clouded, or lost its grip on the ball joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e MAX Nano systems, the older C-Series, Reefer, or any non-Red Sea powerhead. This is a fitment-specific part, not a universal nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Red Sea circulation pump outlet nozzle assembly, part R40549\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the circulation pump itself, its impeller, magnet or bracket, and any hose or fitting. This listing is the nozzle alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoralline algae and salt creep are what usually seize a nozzle. Soak it in warm vinegar solution when it stops swivelling freely, rinse in fresh water and refit. A joint that has started to whiten and craze is close to splitting, and it tends to let go overnight rather than while you are watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-max-s-main-pump-7000-impeller\"\u003eRed Sea MAX S Main Pump 7000 Impeller\u003c\/a\u003e — the other part that quietly kills flow in an S-Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-max-e-s-reefer-ato-float-valve\"\u003eRed Sea MAX E\/S\/Reefer ATO Float Valve\u003c\/a\u003e — the top-up valve on the same systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-max-e-s-reefer-downflow-valve-diaphragm\"\u003eRed Sea MAX E\/S\/Reefer Downflow Valve Diaphragm\u003c\/a\u003e — for a downflow valve that will not hold its setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefer-170-maxe170-bubble-trap-sponge\"\u003eRed Sea Reefer 170 \/ MAX E-170 Bubble Trap Sponge\u003c\/a\u003e — for microbubbles in the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-marine-care-multi-test-kit\"\u003eRed Sea Marine Care Multi Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — worth running after any equipment work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-max-nano-circulation-pump\"\u003eRed Sea MAX Nano Circulation Pump\u003c\/a\u003e — if you have a Nano rather than an E or S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny manufacturer warranty Red Sea offers on this part applies in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which are not limited or excluded by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard small parcel. No oversize or dangerous goods handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Red Sea part number for the MAX E\/S circulation pump outlet nozzle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Sea part number is R40549. It is listed as the MAX-E\/S circulation pump outlet nozzle assembly and fits the MAX E-170, MAX E-260, MAX S-400, MAX S-500 and MAX S-650.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this nozzle fit a Red Sea MAX Nano?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MAX Nano, Nano Cube G2, Nano Peninsula and Nano XL use a different circulation pump with its own outlet, so R40549 does not fit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it fit the older MAX 130 or MAX 250?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The C-Series MAX 130, 130D and 250 use the RS Flow circulation pump, a different assembly. R40549 is listed only for the E and S series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to drain the tank to change it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Switch the circulation pump off, reach in and unclip the nozzle, push the replacement on, and switch back on. The pump stays where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242237247779,"sku":"AA3768","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/max-e-s-circulation-pump-outlet-nozzle-assembly","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}