{"product_id":"vectra-barb-screen-kit","title":"Vectra Barb \u0026 Screen Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe screen is the part that actually saves a Vectra pump — not the barb fitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This genuine EcoTech Marine kit supplies the intake screen and hose barb fittings for the Vectra S2, M2 and L2 centrifugal pump range, in the size matched to your pump. The barbs let you run flexible tubing instead of rigid PVC on the pump's intake and output; the intake screen keeps fish, snails and larger debris out of the impeller chamber, which is what actually causes a Vectra to fail early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine EcoTech Marine fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the S2, M2 or L2 Vectra generation, not a universal barb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake screen protects the impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — blocks fish, snails and larger debris from reaching the impeller chamber, the most common cause of an early Vectra failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress-fit barbs, no adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plastic barbs attach directly to the pump without solvent cement, so flexible vinyl tubing press-fits straight on as an alternative to rigid PVC plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree components per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — one intake barb, one output barb, one intake screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInlet fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlet fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" inlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\" outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" inlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" inlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" outlet\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\u003eSuitable for EcoTech Marine Vectra S2, M2 and L2 centrifugal pumps — order the kit matching your pump's size. Not suitable for Gen 1 Vectra pumps (S1, M1, L1), which use a different, incompatible barb and screen kit — see the Gen 1 kit for those models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne intake barb, one output barb and one intake screen, sized for the variant selected. No pump, tubing or PVC cement included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I fit the intake screen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intake screen pulls directly into the pump's intake — no adhesive is needed. Remove the red o-ring before installing the screen; leaving it in place will stop the screen seating correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo the barbs need glue?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the plastic barbs attach directly to the pump body without adhesive, and flexible vinyl tubing then press-fits onto the barb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility, spares and supersession\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Vectra S2, M2 and L2 pumps only. Vectra Gen 1 (S1, M1, L1) uses a separate barb and screen kit with different fitting sizes — check which generation pump you have before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpare part, sold as-is. Standard delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does my Vectra need an intake screen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unscreened intake will pull in anything small enough to fit — fish, snails, shrimp, or loose gravel — and damage the impeller. The screen is inexpensive insurance against a much more expensive repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use rigid PVC instead of the barb fittings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the barb fitting is there for flexible tubing. If you're plumbing in rigid PVC, you may not need the barb, but the intake screen is still worth fitting regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the kit to your pump: S2, M2 or L2. The inlet and outlet sizes differ between them, so a kit for the wrong size won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vectra-s2-centrifugal-pump\"\u003eVectra S2 Centrifugal Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vectra-m2-pump-mobius\"\u003eVectra M2 Pump (Mobius)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vectra-l2-pump-mobius\"\u003eVectra L2 Pump (Mobius)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"S2","offer_id":55293350183203,"sku":"MPVP032","price":27.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M2","offer_id":55335421149475,"sku":"MPVP033","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L2","offer_id":55335421182243,"sku":"MPVP034","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/vectra-barb-screen-kit-43876724998435.webp?v=1790240279","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vectra-barb-screen-kit","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}