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A €12 part that saves a €40 fountain

Catit PIXI replacement pump

The original PIXI pump, with a sensor that switches it off when the water level drops — the failure that kills most fountain pumps.

Catit PIXI replacement fountain pump

Catit PIXI replacement pump

The original PIXI pump, with a sensor that switches it off when the water level drops — the failure that kills most fountain pumps.

For
Catit PIXI fountains only
Protection
Built-in dry-run sensor cuts the pump when the level is low
Type
Original replacement part
Amazon reference
B0B42JFB3L (identical on 6 markets)
EAN
0022517448335
  • Turns a dead fountain into a working one for a fraction of a new fountain
  • Dry-run protection addresses the exact way these pumps die
  • PIXI only — it will not fit the Flower range

Best for: A PIXI that has gone quiet, or noisy, and has already been cleaned.

≈ $15
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Specifications

For
Catit PIXI fountains only
Protection
Built-in dry-run sensor cuts the pump when the level is low
Type
Original replacement part
Amazon reference
B0B42JFB3L (identical on 6 markets)
EAN
0022517448335

What it is

The original replacement pump for Catit PIXI fountains, with a built-in dry-run sensor.

Before you buy it

Clean the one you have. A furred impeller housing sounds exactly like a dying pump, and five minutes with a brush fixes most of them. This part is for the pump that is still wrong after a proper clean.

Why the sensor matters

Fountain pumps die from running dry, not from age. A sensor that stops the motor when the reservoir is low turns a forgotten refill into an inconvenience rather than a purchase.

Fitment

PIXI fountains only. The Flower range takes a different pump, listed separately on this page.

The questions owners ask

My fountain is noisy — do I need a new pump?

Almost certainly not. Nine times out of ten a noisy fountain is low on water or has a furred impeller. Top it up, then open the pump and clean the impeller housing. Buy the pump only when a clean, full fountain still sounds wrong.

What is dry-run protection worth?

The pump itself. A fountain pump that runs without water overheats and fails, and an empty reservoir is the most common cause. A sensor that cuts the motor is the difference between a refill you forgot and a part you have to buy.

Will a generic pump fit?

Generic pumps of the right voltage and flow exist, and fitting them in a PIXI is fiddly. Check the flow rate in liters per hour before ordering: too strong overshoots the bowl, too weak will not lift water to the top.

Products this fits

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    Power
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    Cable
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    Adapter
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