{"product_id":"vortech-mp40-thick-spacer-under-6mm-glass","title":"Vortech MP40 Thick Spacer (Under 6mm Glass)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA VorTech that spins up rough or won't hold a wide flow range is often fighting the wrong magnetic gap, not a failing motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e This genuine EcoTech Marine thickness spacer fits between the MP40 dry-side driver and the tank wall, taking up the extra distance on aquarium glass 6 mm thick or thinner so the internal rotor and external driver couple with the correct magnetic strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores correct magnetic coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e – compensates for thinner glass so the drive doesn't run loose or rough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor glass 6 mm or under\u003c\/strong\u003e – the thick spacer pairs with the driver on the thinner end of the MP40's supported glass range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine EcoTech Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e – matched to the MP40 dry-side housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – no tools beyond what's used to mount the driver itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible pump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine VorTech MP40, all wet\/dry-side generations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine-tunes magnetic drive coupling between dry-side driver and wet-side rotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich spacer do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick spacer (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp40-thin-spacer-6-13mm-glass\"\u003eThin spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your glass sits outside the 6–13 mm range covered by these two spacers, check EcoTech's current published maximum glass thickness for the MP40 before ordering rather than guessing between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for MP40 installations on aquarium glass 6 mm thick or less, where the standard driver spacing leaves the magnetic coupling too loose. Not the correct spacer for glass over 6 mm – use the thin spacer instead – and not designed for MP10 or MP60 drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 thickness spacer. The MP40 driver and wet side are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp40-thin-spacer-6-13mm-glass\"\u003eVortech MP40 Thin Spacer (6-13mm Glass)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp40-wet-side\"\u003eVortech MP40 Wet Side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp40qd\"\u003eEcoTech Marine VorTech MP40QD Wavemaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eHow do I know if I need the thick or thin spacer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your aquarium glass. Under 6 mm calls for this thick spacer; 6–13 mm calls for the thin spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if I use the wrong spacer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnetic coupling will be too loose or too tight for your glass thickness, which can show up as a rough, noisy or unstable-running pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes acrylic use the same spacer sizing as glass?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spacer is sized by wall thickness rather than material, so measure the actual tank wall thickness rather than assuming glass figures apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293348675875,"sku":"MP006","price":12.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/mp006_1751412428_thumb_165ca68b-ffa9-4977-ba41-33d701488cd3.jpg?v=1783215959","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-mp40-thick-spacer-under-6mm-glass","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}