{"product_id":"red-sea-reefmat-1200-inlet-hose","title":"Red Sea ReefMat 1200 Inlet Hose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe exact-diameter hose that keeps flow reaching the fleece.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Red Sea's genuine replacement inlet hose for the ReefMat 1200 — the corrugated, kink-resistant hose that feeds sump water into the filter at the diameter the unit is designed around. Fit it when the original has kinked, split, clouded with biofilm that won't clean off, or lost the flexibility to sit properly in the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenuine part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR35469\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea ReefMat 1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm (1 in), corrugated, kink-resistant PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\/metric PVC connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSymptom this fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced flow into the ReefMat, a kinked or collapsed section of hose, or a hose that's gone cloudy with biofilm that a wipe-down won't shift. A restricted inlet is also a common cause of a roller filter advancing fleece more often than it should — the sensor reacts to a slow chamber fill, not just a clogged mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it doesn't fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hose is sized for the ReefMat 1200. The ReefMat 250 uses a different part (R35483); the ReefMat 500's inlet hose is a separate part again — check with us if you're not sure which model you're ordering for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush-fit onto the unit's USA\/metric connector, no tools required. Check the full hose run for kinks and biofilm at every fleece roll change — restricted inlet flow is easy to miss until the filter starts advancing fleece too often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine hose connector kit (R35470)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh seals if you're replacing the connection as well as the hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea ReefMat 1200\u003c\/strong\u003e — the filter this hose is made for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Red Sea's manufacturer warranty on parts, in addition to your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law. Small parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if my inlet hose needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for kinks, splits, or a hose that's gone cloudy with biofilm that won't wipe clean. Reduced flow into the unit or more-frequent-than-usual fleece advances are also signs worth checking the hose over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit a ReefMat 250 or 500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ReefMat 250 uses a different part number (R35483) and the 500 uses its own hose — this listing is for the 1200 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes a longer or shorter hose change the flow rating?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hose diameter, not length, is what the unit is designed around — keep the run as short and kink-free as your plumbing allows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774162358563,"sku":"RED869","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RED869_9.jpg?v=1782297705","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefmat-1200-inlet-hose","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}