{"product_id":"vortech-mp40-thin-spacer-6-13mm-glass","title":"Vortech MP40 Thin Spacer (6-13mm Glass)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your MP40's magnetic coupling matched to your glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine EcoTech Marine thin spacer for the VorTech MP40wQD (QuietDrive) wet-side frame, sized for aquarium glass over 6mm and up to 13mm — roughly 1\/4in to 1\/2in. The wet side and dry side of a VorTech pump couple through the glass magnetically, and the spacer sets the gap between them; the wrong spacer for your glass thickness weakens that coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine EcoTech Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e — sourced directly from EcoTech's own VorTech MP40 spare parts range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for 6–13mm glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \"thin\" option in EcoTech's spacer range for the MP40wQD frame, which covers glass from 4.76mm up to 19mm across its full spacer set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores correct magnetic gap\u003c\/strong\u003e — matches wet-side-to-dry-side spacing to your tank's actual glass thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple swap\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits into the existing MP40wQD wet-side frame without specialist tools.\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\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine VorTech MP40wQD (QuietDrive) wet-side frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 6mm, up to 13mm (approx. 1\/4in–1\/2in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet-side frame spacer, sold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine and freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP005\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 MP40wQD owners whose display glass measures between 6mm and 13mm. Not suitable for glass outside that range — EcoTech's MP40 spacer set covers other thicknesses up to 19mm, and fitting the wrong one leaves the coupling too loose or too tight. Not a fit for the standard (non-QuietDrive) MP40 wet-side frame, which uses a different part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thin spacer for the MP40wQD wet-side frame. No wet-side frame, magnets or fitting tools included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know which spacer thickness I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your display glass directly with calipers or a ruler at the point the pump will sit. If it falls between 6mm and 13mm, this is the correct spacer. Outside that range, check with us before ordering rather than guessing — a mismatched spacer is a common cause of a VorTech wet side that won't sit firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a genuine EcoTech Marine spare part. Standard delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if I use the wrong thickness spacer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnetic gap between the wet side and dry side ends up different from what EcoTech designed for, which weakens the coupling. In practice that shows up as a wet side that sits less securely, or detaches more easily than it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the standard MP40, not just the QuietDrive version?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spacer is specific to the MP40wQD (QuietDrive) wet-side frame. Check your pump's model before ordering if you're not sure which version you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to replace the spacer if I move the pump to a different tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — if you move the pump to a display with different glass thickness, refitting with the correctly sized spacer keeps the magnetic coupling at full strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-o-ring-for-mp40-wetside\"\u003eVortech O-Ring for MP40 Wetside\u003c\/a\u003e — check the wet-side O-ring at the same time you fit a new spacer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-nozzle-for-mp40-wetside\"\u003eVortech Nozzle for MP40 Wetside\u003c\/a\u003e — inspect for cracks while the wet side is off the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293348741411,"sku":"MP005","price":12.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/mp005_1751412405_thumb_24e26193-0c34-40b7-a192-6d82c56ab21e.jpg?v=1783215959","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-mp40-thin-spacer-6-13mm-glass","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}