{"product_id":"vortech-mp10-wet-side","title":"Vortech MP10 Wet Side","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestores a noisy pump without replacing the whole unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The VorTech MP10 Wet Side, EcoTech part MP203, is the complete in-tank half of the pump: the wet frame with its axle, the rotor, the ceramic washer, the o-ring and the nozzle. It is the part that wears, and replacing it brings a tired MP10 back to full flow for a fraction of the cost of a new pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne part covers the whole MP10 line. EcoTech state it is compatible with all generations of the MP10, so you do not need to work out which version you own before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoes MP203 fit?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP10 and MP10w, original and second generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP10 EcoSmart and MP10w EcoSmart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP10 QuietDrive and MP10w QuietDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP10 Mobius QuietDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP20, MP40 and MP60, any generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — the MP40 wet side is a different part, MP002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wES driver upgraded to QuietDrive electronics still uses the same wet side, because that upgrade changes only the controller board and casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet frame with axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the components EcoTech name in the MP10 wet side diagram. The rotor and ceramics are not sold separately, which is why a cracked ceramic means a new wet side rather than a repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNot included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dry side, the driver and the power supply — all separate parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10-foam-guards-pack-of-3\"\u003efoam guard\u003c\/a\u003e, which EcoTech list as its own item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rubber spacer that sits between the dry side and thin glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting tabs, velcro strips and zip ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEcoTech part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll generations of VorTech MP10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP20, MP40, MP60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete wet side, pre-assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum glass thickness (MP10)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 mm (0.375 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleaning interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 6 to 8 weeks, or as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTools required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass thickness and the spacer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP10 works through glass up to 9.5 mm. Unlike the MP40, which uses a thick or thin spacer depending on the pane, the MP10 has a single rubber spacer and EcoTech are specific about when it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRubber spacer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm (1\/8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm (3\/16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm (1\/4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 mm (3\/8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spacer is not supplied with a replacement wet side. If you are reusing an existing install, the one already on the pump carries over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace the wet side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every symptom needs a new part. Clean first, then judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise\u003c\/strong\u003e — EcoTech's position is that the most common cause of VorTech noise is a dirty wet side. A full strip and clean fixes most cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoupling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wet side stopping while the dry side spins is usually caused by sharp speed changes, such as feed mode. A full disassembly and clean is the published fix, not a new part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCracked ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e — this one is terminal. EcoTech state the ceramic components cannot be replaced and the remedy is a new wet side. Excessive magnetic coupling force and poor maintenance are the causes they cite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear you can feel\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rough or notchy rotor, a scored axle, or flow that will not come back after a clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcoTech recommend cleaning the wet side every 6 to 8 weeks, or four to six times a year. Take it apart, brush the parts gently with a soft brush under running water, and reassemble. For calcium build-up, soak the parts in a mild acid such as white vinegar — a 50:50 mix with hot water is the published suggestion. Never use strong acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular cleaning is the single thing that decides how long a wet side lasts, because scale is what loads the ceramics and eventually cracks them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo tools are needed. The nozzle comes off by placing the wet half on a non-metallic surface, pressing down firmly with your palm and twisting clockwise. EcoTech publish a disassembly and reassembly video on their own parts listing, which is worth watching once before the first strip-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny VorTech MP10 owner with a noisy, worn or damaged wet end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a spare on hand for a reef that cannot afford downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviving a second-hand MP10 of unknown history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP20, MP40 or MP60 pumps — order MP002 for the MP40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaults in the driver or dry side, which this part will not address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a foam guard or spacer, both of which are separate items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10-foam-guards-pack-of-3\"\u003eVorTech MP10 Foam Guards\u003c\/a\u003e — replace these at the same time; a collapsed guard lets debris into the rotor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-nozzle-for-mp10-wetside\"\u003eNozzle for MP10 Wet Side\u003c\/a\u003e — if only the nozzle is damaged, this is the cheaper fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-o-ring-for-mp10-wetside\"\u003eO-Ring for MP10 Wet Side\u003c\/a\u003e — the usual consumable at a routine service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10qd\"\u003eVorTech MP10QD\u003c\/a\u003e — the complete pump, if the driver has failed as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcoTech Marine warrant this part for 12 months from the date of original purchase, and require registration with them within 30 days of purchase for the warranty to take effect. Their warranty excludes defects arising from normal wear and tear, and from damage caused by saltwater spray, heat or improper installation. The manufacturer warranty applies in addition to the consumer guarantees you have under the Australian Consumer Law, which are not limited by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreight: standard parcel. No oversize, dangerous goods or cold chain handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich MP10 version do I need this for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny of them. EcoTech supply a single MP10 wet side, part MP203, and state it is compatible with all generations of the MP10. That covers the original pumps, the EcoSmart models, the QuietDrive models and the Mobius QuietDrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my MP40?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MP40 uses an entirely different wet side, part MP002, which also covers the MP20. No components are shared between the two, so the MP10 part will not adapt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy pump is noisy. Do I need a new wet side?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not yet. EcoTech identify a dirty wet side as the most common cause of VorTech noise, so strip and clean it first. If the noise survives a proper clean, or a ceramic is cracked, then the wet side is the part to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I just replace the cracked ceramic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. EcoTech state the ceramic components cannot be replaced individually, and that a new wet side is the remedy. The rotor and ceramics are not sold as separate parts, unlike the nozzle and o-ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the foam guard come with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. EcoTech list the foam guard as a separate item and sell it in packs of three. It is worth ordering one with the wet side, since a perished guard is often what let the grit in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the rubber spacer included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a separate part. You only need one if your glass is 3 mm or 5 mm thick, and if you are replacing the wet side on an existing install the spacer already fitted stays where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I clean it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 6 to 8 weeks is EcoTech's recommendation, which works out at four to six full cleans a year. 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