"NetMax" wrote in message . ..
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The most vulnerable components of the 304 are (from most to least): the impeller (nylon portion), the clear plastic
impeller shaft holder which snaps in to the pump base (snap-tang gets a bit of action), and the unit's handles if you ever
try re-installing it backwards (watch for the power cord notch). There isn't any significant failure history, so if you
have an LFS which stocks impellers, you should be fine (or if you are not close by, then a spare impeller might be
warranted).
*SNIP*

My LFS can order replacement parts but does not carry them routinely; I remember when I managed to break an impeller on a
fluval 404 they wanted $15 for the replacement. Found them online at Big Al's for $2.99 instead.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/search/?...1=304+impeller


Hmmm.... Needless to say, I shan't be having that problem again. that rubber boot will pop right off if you don't want or
need it, leaving just the impeller shaft itself. Big Al's seems to carry a lot of the component replacement parts that a lot
of places don't/won't/whatever. HTH



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