{"product_id":"vectra-s2-centrifugal-pump","title":"Vectra S2 Centrifugal Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe entry point into EcoTech's Gen 2 return pumps.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EcoTech Marine Vectra S2 is the smallest and most affordable pump in EcoTech's Gen 2 Vectra line, built for smaller displays and shorter sump lifts. Unlike the M2 and L2 in this range, the S2 uses EcoTech's centrifugal drive rather than the newer Mobius magnetic drive — it's still wirelessly controlled through the EcoSmart Live app, and is rated to move up to 5,300 L\/h (1,400 GPH), a figure measured with the pump at the same level as the water, before any lift from your plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless control via EcoSmart Live\u003c\/strong\u003e — set speed and schedule feed pauses from a phone or the web, no separate controller box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLowest running cost in the Vectra range\u003c\/strong\u003e — 72 W, the smallest draw of the three Gen 2 Vectra models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smallest of the three, easiest to fit under a tight cabinet stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Drive technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — EcoTech's standard quiet-running design, carried across the Vectra range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard PVC quick couplers included\u003c\/strong\u003e — straightforward to plumb into an existing return line without sourcing extra fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVectra S2 (Centrifugal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated flow (at zero head)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,300 L\/h (1,400 GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 m (11.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFootprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165.4 mm x 98.4 mm (height not published by EcoTech)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlet \/ outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm (1 in) inlet, 19 mm (0.75 in) outlet — standard PVC quick couplers included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry-mounted external pump, not submersible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless, EcoSmart Live app compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentrifugal drive (Gen 2, not Mobius)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — the flow you'll actually get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5,300 L\/h is EcoTech's rated figure at zero head — no lift at all. The S2's maximum head is lower than the M2 and L2 as well (3.5 m versus 6.5 m), which matters most if your sump sits well below the display or your plumbing run is long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 m — pump level with the sump water line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,300 L\/h (1,400 GPH), EcoTech's rated figure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 m (11.5 ft) — maximum rated head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 L\/h — the point at which the pump can no longer lift water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcoTech doesn't publish flow at intermediate head heights for the Gen 2 Vectra range on its public spec sheet, so we're only showing you the two points EcoTech itself confirms rather than guessing what happens between them. A short, direct plumbing run with modest lift is where the S2 performs closest to its rated figure; a long run with several elbows and a metre or more of rise will pull it down noticeably faster than the same run would on an M2 or L2, because it has less head capacity to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Vectra do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVectra S2 (Centrifugal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5,300 L\/h (1,400 GPH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 m (11.5 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller displays, short sump lifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVectra M2 (Mobius)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 L\/h (2,000 GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 m (21.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-size systems, standard cabinet sump lifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVectra L2 (Mobius)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11,500 L\/h (3,100 GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 m (21.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge displays, multiple returns, long plumbing runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S2 suits a smaller display with a short, direct plumbing run — think a nano-to-mid marine tank on an integrated cabinet where the sump sits close to the display. If your sump is a metre or more below the tank, or your run has several bends, step up to the M2 for the extra head capacity even if you don't need the extra flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine and freshwater return lines on smaller displays, and cabinet-integrated sumps with a short, direct plumbing run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e submersible in-tank use — it's a dry-mounted external pump. It's also not the right pick for a long plumbing run or a sump lift approaching a metre and a half; the lower 3.5 m max head will cost you flow faster than it would on an M2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVectra S2 pump head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 W external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard PVC quick couplers for the 25 mm inlet and 19 mm outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll still need your own plumbing (pipe, unions and manifold fittings) and, if you want control away from your home Wi-Fi, an EcoTech ReefLink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 72 W drawn continuously, running the S2 around the clock works out to roughly 1.7 kWh a day, or about 630 kWh a year — around $189 a year at a flat 30c\/kWh, before any reduction from EcoSmart Live's speed control. It's the cheapest of the three Vectra models to run, in keeping with it being the smallest. EcoTech doesn't publish a dB rating for the S2 beyond marketing it under \"Quiet Drive Technology\", so we won't put a number on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the impeller and volute in fresh water periodically and check the inlet strainer isn't restricting flow — a partially blocked intake is the most common cause of an S2 reading below its rated flow. Because the S2 uses a centrifugal rather than Mobius drive, its impeller and wet-end wear parts are specific to this model — check the part number before ordering a spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains-powered via the included external power supply — mount it clear of any splash zone and keep the DC lead away from standing water. Runs from a standard 240 V\/50 Hz Australian household supply. Fit a check valve on the outlet if your sump lift is more than a few hundred millimetres, since the S2's lower head capacity gives less margin for back-siphon on power-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcoTech ReefLink\u003c\/strong\u003e — for app control away from your home Wi-Fi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck valve\u003c\/strong\u003e sized to the 19 mm outlet, for back-siphon protection on any lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVectra Battery Backup Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps flow going through a power outage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcoTech Marine's standard warranty covers the S2 against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, provided it's registered within 30 days — in addition to, not instead of, your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the S2 the same Mobius drive as the M2 and L2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the S2 in EcoTech's Gen 2 Vectra range uses a centrifugal drive, not the Mobius magnetic drive fitted to the M2 and L2. It's still wirelessly controlled the same way through EcoSmart Live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the S2 handle a sump sitting under a tall cabinet stand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 3.5 m maximum head is noticeably lower than the M2 and L2's 6.5 m, so on a tall stand or a long plumbing run it will lose a bigger share of its rated flow. If your lift is more than about a metre, the M2 is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the S2 need a controller to work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It runs at constant speed out of the box and is adjustable from the free EcoSmart Live app over Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the S2 submersible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it's a dry-mounted external pump, plumbed in beside or below the sump rather than run underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I upgrade from an S2 to an M2 later without replumbing everything?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inlet and outlet sizes differ (25 mm\/19 mm on the S2 versus 31.75 mm\/25 mm on the M2), so you'll need reducer fittings or new couplers either way — factor that into the decision now if you think you might outgrow the S2.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242287448355,"sku":"AA0328","price":458.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/vectra-s2-centrifugal-pump-2738-1600.jpg?v=1781837267","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vectra-s2-centrifugal-pump","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}