{"product_id":"vortech-mp40-wet-side","title":"Vortech MP40 Wet Side","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplace the underwater pump body without buying a whole new unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the genuine EcoTech Marine wet-side pump assembly for the Vortech MP40 — the propeller and magnet-coupled housing that sits inside the tank. It fits any MP40 driver, from the original MP40 through to the current Mobius QuietDrive, so a worn or noisy wet side doesn't mean replacing the whole pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits any MP40 generation\u003c\/strong\u003e — EcoTech's own guidance is that any MP40 wet side works with any MP40 driver, original through Mobius QuietDrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine EcoTech part\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same propeller and housing assembly fitted to new units, not a third-party equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — through glass up to 19 mm, no tools or plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheaper than a full replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wet side is the part that wears first; replacing it alone costs a fraction of a new drive-and-pump unit.\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\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine Vortech MP40, MP40w, MP40wQD, MP40wES, MP40 Mobius \/ QuietDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP10 or MP60 — these use their own, differently sized wet-side assemblies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum glass thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm (0.75 in), magnetic coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic, through-glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet-side propeller pump assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam intake guard — sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-side driver and controller — this is a wet-side-only replacement part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 any MP40-series driver — original, w, wQD, wES or Mobius QuietDrive — where the wet side has worn, cracked, gone noisy, or lost magnetic grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP10 or MP60 drivers, which take their own wet-side part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in fresh water when you clean the pump, and check the magnet coupling for coralline or algae build-up — that's the most common cause of a wet side that spins roughly or slips under load. Avoid harsh descalers on the shaft and bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA replacement foam intake guard, if yours is torn or missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complete \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp40-mobius-quiet-drive\"\u003eVortech MP40 Mobius QuietDrive\u003c\/a\u003e, if your driver needs replacing as well as the wet side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects as a genuine EcoTech Marine spare part, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my older MP40, not the QuietDrive version?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EcoTech's own guidance is that any MP40 wet side works with any MP40 driver generation, so this fits older non-QuietDrive units as well as current ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to replace the foam guard at the same time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if yours is damaged. It's not included with this part and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the signs I need a new wet side rather than a new driver?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grinding or rattling noise from inside the tank, visibly worn or cracked propeller housing, or the pump slipping and losing magnetic grip under normal flow, usually point to the wet side rather than the dry-side driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this work on an MP10 or MP60?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Those use their own, differently sized wet-side assemblies — this part is specific to the MP40 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293348479267,"sku":"MP002","price":189.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/vortech-mp40-wet-side-43203667788067.webp?v=1790235418","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-mp40-wet-side","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}