The EcoTech Marine Vectra S2 Barb and Screen Kit is an essential plumbing accessory designed specifically for the Vectra S2 Centrifugal Return Pump. It simplifies the process of setting up soft plumbing lines and adds critical protection to the pump's internal components.
Key Product Highlights
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Tool-Free Installation: The pieces snap directly into the pump’s modular collar system. Setup is completed in seconds without needing PVC primer or cement.
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Debris Protection: The included intake screen blocks fish, snails, macroalgae, or loose filter socks from getting sucked into the volute, preventing impeller damage.
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Soft Tubing Compatible: Features targeted hose-barb sizes tailored precisely for standard flexible vinyl tubing sizes used in modern sumps.
What is Included in the Box
Each S2 kit includes color-matched pieces tailored specifically for the S2 model flow configurations:
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1x Intake Barb Fitting: 1-inch barb optimized for incoming flexible hose lines.
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1x Output Barb Fitting: 3/4-inch barb optimized for return flexible hose lines.
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1x Intake Screen: Slots seamlessly into the suction side for submersed, in-sump configurations.
Installation Tips
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For Submerged In-Sump Use: Typically, you will only use the Intake Screen on the bottom intake and the 3/4" Barb on the top output discharge line.
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O-Ring Adjustment: When installing the plastic intake screen, ensure you remove the pump's internal red O-ring so the screen can sit flush and lock tightly.
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For External / Closed-Loop Use: If plumbing the pump outside of a sump, use both the 1" intake barb and 3/4" output barb to run soft vinyl lines to and from your tank partitions.