Molykote Lube 6g - 3pk
Water type
Marine + Freshwater
Fits
VorTech MP, Vectra S/M/L
Pack
3 x 6 g tubes
Cost per tube
$8.30
Use on
Pump shaft, thrust disc
Molykote Lube 6g - 3pk
A pump running rough or noisy is usually asking for a fresh coat of grease, not a replacement. This three-pack of 6 g silicone wet-side lubricant is the servicing grease EcoTech Marine supplies for their own pump ranges – VorTech MP-series wavemakers and Vectra centrifugal return pumps. A thin film on the shaft and ceramic thrust disc during a routine clean keeps the rotor spinning smoothly and quietly; it's ongoing maintenance for a magnetic-drive pump that lives permanently wet, not a one-off fix.
Key features
- Purpose-supplied by EcoTech Marine – the wet-side lubricant EcoTech stocks for servicing their own pump ranges.
- Three 6 g tubes per pack – enough for several service cycles before you need to reorder.
- Silicone-based grease – compatible with the plastics and elastomers used in EcoTech's wet-side assemblies.
- A little goes a long way – EcoTech's own guidance is a thin film only, since excess grease squeezes out on reassembly and adds nothing.
Specifications
| Pack contents | 3 x 6 g tubes |
|---|---|
| Type | Silicone-based wet-side lubricant |
| Compatible pumps | EcoTech Marine VorTech (MP-series) wavemakers; EcoTech Marine Vectra centrifugal return pumps – wet-side servicing |
| Water type | Marine and freshwater |
| Brand | EcoTech Marine |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for lubricating the shaft and ceramic thrust disc on EcoTech VorTech and Vectra pump wet-side assemblies during routine cleaning. Not a general-purpose aquarium lubricant – don't use it on other brands' pumps, valves or fittings unless their manufacturer specifically recommends a silicone wet-side grease.
What's included
3 x 6 g tubes of silicone wet-side grease. No pump, tools or spare seals included.
Care and maintenance
How much should I use?
A thin film only – around the shaft and across the ceramic disc face. Any grease that squeezes out on reassembly is excess and can be wiped away; it doesn't add extra lubrication.
How often should I regrease?
EcoTech doesn't publish a fixed interval. Most keepers reapply at each routine pump clean, alongside checking the impeller and shaft for wear. If a pump has become noisier since its last clean, that's the signal to regrease rather than a set number of weeks.
Goes well with
- EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40QD Wavemaker
- Vectra M2 Centrifugal Pump
- Vortech MP40 Wet Side – the wet-side assembly this grease services.
Warranty and delivery
Maintenance consumable, sold as-is. Standard delivery Australia-wide.
Common questions
Is this the same as plumber's silicone grease?
It's a silicone-based lubricant in the same family, but EcoTech supplies this specific formulation for their own pump wet-side parts – use the EcoTech tube on an EcoTech pump rather than substituting a hardware-store grease.
Can I use it on other brands of return pump or wavemaker?
We wouldn't recommend it unless that manufacturer specifically calls for a silicone wet-side grease – check their own service guidance first.
Is 6 g enough for one service?
Yes – a full service only needs a thin film, so one tube covers several services on a single pump.
