Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Motor

Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Motor

The Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Motor is a genuine Oase replacement part designed to restore the performance and reliability of your Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Filter system. Manufactured to Oase’s exacting standards, this replacement motor ensures your drum filter continues to operate smoothly, maintaining efficient pond filtration and water clarity at all times.

This high-quality Oase drum motor is suitable for a wide range of Oase ProfiClear Premium models, including both Pump Fed and Gravity Fed versions. It is compatible with the Oase ProfiClear Compact-M EGC/OC, Compact-L EGC/OC, DF-L EGC/OC, DF-XL, and BioTec Premium 80000 EGC systems, providing a reliable fit for professional and domestic pond filtration setups alike.

The ProfiClear Premium Drum Motor drives the automatic cleaning cycle of the drum filter, rotating the drum during the rinse phase to flush waste and debris from the filter screens. This process ensures consistent performance, reducing manual maintenance and keeping your pond water crystal clear.

With a 5-metre cable length and precision-engineered internal components, this replacement motor delivers long-lasting reliability in outdoor pond environments. It’s built to withstand continuous operation, moisture, and varying temperatures, making it ideal for use in koi ponds, garden ponds, and commercial water features.

Whether you’re replacing a worn motor or upgrading an existing system, the Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Motor guarantees smooth, automatic cleaning performance — helping your pond filtration system work as efficiently as the day it was installed.

Part number – 71771 was 16555

Key Benefits

• Genuine Oase spare part – Direct replacement motor for Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Filters.

• Reliable performance – Ensures smooth and consistent drum rotation during cleaning cycles.

• Long 5m cable – Provides flexible installation and easy connection within your filter housing.

• Compatible with multiple Oase models – Fits Compact-M, Compact-L, DF-L, DF-XL, and BioTec Premium 80000 systems.

• Durable and weather-resistant – Designed for continuous outdoor operation in pond environments.

• Easy to replace – Quick installation with plug-and-play compatibility.

• Optimised for Oase EGC systems – Fully supports intelligent control and automatic operation.

• Trusted Oase quality – Engineered for reliability, precision, and long service life.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Oase

• Product Type: Genuine Replacement Drum Motor

• Compatibility:

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium Compact-M EGC/OC – Pump Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium Compact-M EGC/OC – Gravity Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium Compact-L EGC/OC – Pump Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium Compact-L EGC/OC – Gravity Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium DF-L EGC/OC – Pump Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium DF-L EGC/OC – Gravity Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium DF-XL – Pump Fed

  • Oase ProfiClear Premium DF-XL – Gravity Fed

  • Oase BioTec Premium 80000 EGC – Pump Fed

• Cable Length: 5 metres

• Oase SKU: 71771 (previously 16555)

• Function: Drives drum rotation for the automatic cleaning cycle

• Construction: Waterproof, corrosion-resistant motor housing

Choosing the right pump setup

When choosing a pond pump, the number on the box is only the starting point. Real flow is affected by head height, pipe length, bends, hose diameter, valves, UV units and the filter it is feeding. A pump that looks powerful on paper can lose a lot of performance if it is pushed through undersized hose or a restrictive run of fittings.

For best results, plan the pump, filter, UV and return pipework together. Use larger bore hose or pressure pipe where possible, keep bends sensible and leave enough access to remove the pump for cleaning. This gives the equipment a better chance of delivering the flow the pond actually needs.

Maintenance and compatibility checks

It is worth checking the supporting parts at the same time as the main product. Hose size, pressure pipe, valves, unions, UV units, filter inlets, air manifolds, spares and cleaning access can all affect how well the final system works. A correctly matched installation usually performs better and is easier to maintain than one built from parts chosen separately.

Aeration setup notes

Oase ProfiClear Premium Drum Motor should be chosen as part of the complete air system, not just by litres per minute. Airline length, airline bore, diffuser depth, manifold taps and back pressure all affect the real airflow that reaches the pond or filter. A well matched aeration system runs more quietly, puts less strain on the pump and gives more dependable oxygen support.

• Use suitable airline size for the pump output and distance involved.
• Keep the air pump dry, ventilated and protected from flooding.
• Spread airflow across multiple diffusers on larger ponds where possible.
• Check diaphragms, filters and diffusers during routine servicing.

For koi ponds, moving bed filters and warm weather aeration, consistent airflow is often more useful than simply oversizing the pump. Balanced diffuser placement gives better circulation and helps avoid stagnant areas.

Helpful links and compatible products

Use these links to plan the rest of the system around this product. The right pump, pipework, UV, air supply, media or spares will make the installation easier to set up, maintain and service.

• View the full Oase range
• Pond filters
• Pond pumps
• UV clarifiers
• Standard flexible pond hose
• Heavy duty flexible pond hose

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