Oase Filtral Fountain Nozzle Kit

Oase Filtral Fountain Nozzle Kit

Oase 71785 fountain accessory for the Filtral UVC range

The Oase Filtral Fountain Nozzle Kit adds a fountain outlet to a compatible Filtral UVC underwater filter. Oase identifies this accessory as part 71785, with the product name “Nozzle kit 1/2 inch + 1 inch”. It is an accessory for an existing unit: the kit is not a complete filter, a replacement pump or a UVC clarifier.

Choose this kit when you want to use the water delivered by your compatible Filtral to create a decorative fountain. Before ordering, check the model reference on the filter and compare its outlet arrangement with the accessory. The Filtral name covers different models and markets, so matching the part number is more reliable than choosing a nozzle set by appearance alone.

Product identification and compatibility

Oase’s operating instructions for the Filtral 1500, 3000, 6000 and 9000 list Nozzle Set 71785 as an accessory. Those instructions identify different outlet fittings within the family: the Filtral 1500 uses a G½ connection, while the 3000, 6000 and 9000 use a G1 connection with a union nut. Follow the fitting instructions for your particular unit and use the appropriate components supplied with the accessory.

The numbers in Filtral model names should not be used as a pump-flow specification for this kit. They do not establish that a separate pump delivering the same number of litres per hour will accept the nozzle assembly. If you are adapting a different pump, confirm both the physical connection and the intended operating arrangement before purchasing.

Planning the fountain position

Position the fountain so returning water lands within the pond, allowing room for wind to move the spray. A display that stays inside the edge on a still day may behave differently in an exposed garden. Keep water away from paths, nearby surfaces and areas where repeated splashing would cause problems.

Consider the depth of the water, the position of the filter and the access you need for cleaning. The nozzle needs a suitable working position above the water, while the Filtral itself must remain installed as its manual specifies. Do not raise the filter out of the water simply to obtain a taller display. Check the assembled arrangement before switching the system on.

Fitting and checking the assembly

Disconnect the relevant electrical equipment before reaching into the pond or working on the outlet. Support the filter and the accessory while fitting them, and avoid using the nozzle assembly as a handle for lifting the complete unit. Check that the selected adapter matches the outlet and that the assembly is properly seated without forcing mismatched fittings together.

Once everything is in place, restore operation and observe the fountain from the pond edge. Check the direction of the returning water and look for unwanted leakage around the connections. Make adjustments with the equipment isolated whenever you need to handle the assembly. Follow the instructions supplied with the filter and accessory for the final setup.

Fountain kit or aeration set?

Oase lists Nozzle Set 71785 and Aeration Set 70364 as separate accessories in the Filtral manual. Do not confuse the two when replacing parts or planning an upgrade. The Oase Filtral aeration set has a different role and is supplied separately from this nozzle-kit listing.

A fountain adds visible water movement, but its appearance does not measure the oxygen available to fish. Assess aeration requirements separately from the decorative effect you want. Likewise, this accessory does not add filter media or increase the biological capacity of the Filtral beneath it.

Keeping the display consistent

If the fountain weakens or becomes uneven, check for trapped debris and inspect the Filtral’s intake and filter media as well as the nozzle. Oase’s troubleshooting guidance identifies obstructed intake openings, clogged media and a blocked impeller as possible causes of reduced flow. Replacing the nozzle alone will not resolve a restriction elsewhere in the unit.

Clean and inspect the components according to their supplied instructions, then reassemble them carefully. Keep the 71785 reference with your equipment records so future replacement parts can be matched accurately. For other equipment in the same manufacturer’s range, browse our Oase pond products and check each listing’s model-specific details.

Plan winter storage around the Filtral itself. Oase’s manual states that the filter unit is not frost-proof and must be removed when freezing temperatures are expected. Follow its storage instructions and keep the dismantled fountain components together for reassembly.