{"product_id":"red-sea-reefwave-45-motor-assembly","title":"Red Sea Reefwave 45 Motor Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe powered core of the ReefWave 45 — replace it to fix a noisy or dead pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea ReefWave 45 Motor Assembly (genuine part R35243) drives the pump's flow, up to its rated 15,000 L\/h (3,960 GPH) maximum. It's a direct-fit replacement for the existing pump housing, used once the impeller and rotor have already been checked. It fits the ReefWave 45 only — the ReefWave 25 uses its own motor assembly, part R35232.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Red Sea motor assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ReefWave 45 (part R35243).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pump's powered core\u003c\/strong\u003e, driving flow up to the rated 15,000 L\/h (3,960 GPH) maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixes persistent noise, weak flow or a pump that won't start\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the shaft, impeller and power supply have been ruled out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-fit\u003c\/strong\u003e into the existing pump housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea ReefWave 45 only (not ReefWave 25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenuine part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR35243\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump power draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–45 W across the speed range (whole pump, not the motor assembly alone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTools needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePliers, for removing plastic shaft-end connectors during service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable once you've already tried a rotor\/shaft replacement (R35244) and a descale, and the pump is still noisy, weak or won't start. Not the first thing to try — Red Sea's own service order works from the wear parts inward: impeller and cage first, then rotor and shaft, then the motor assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Sea's manual describes a semi-annual motor service: unplug the power supply, pull the plastic connectors from both ceramic shaft ends (pliers may be needed), push the shaft out from the green side, soak calcium deposits in a bleach or diluted vinegar solution, and clean the motor interior with a bottle brush before checking the ceramic components are undamaged and reassembling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften replaced alongside the Rotor Shaft\/Magnet (R35244) at the same service, since both wear together inside the same housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Red Sea's manufacturer warranty on genuine spare parts, in addition to your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a small parcel item at standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know it's the motor and not the impeller or rotor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry the cheaper wear parts first — a rotor\/shaft replacement (R35244) plus a descale. If noise or weak flow persists, the motor assembly is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need tools?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePliers are sometimes needed to remove the plastic connectors from the shaft ends. No other specialised tools are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the ReefWave 25?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The ReefWave 25 uses its own motor assembly, part R35232.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the pump's power draw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ReefWave 45 draws 8–45 W depending on the speed setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774158754083,"sku":"RED634","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RED634_4.jpg?v=1772078778","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefwave-45-motor-assembly","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}