{"product_id":"bioscape-replace-impeller-with-s-steel-shaft","title":"Bioscape Replace Impeller with S\/Steel Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stainless steel shaft impeller for the Bioscape PRO canister filter range, built to outlast the ceramic shaft fitted from the factory.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the internal impeller and shaft assembly that spins inside the filter's pump housing — the part that wears out first when flow drops or the motor starts to hum without moving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — replaces the ceramic shaft the PRO range ships with from the factory. Ceramic shafts can crack from an impact or a dry start; stainless steel doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel-specific fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized to the impeller housing of the 1050, 1620 or 2000 L\/h PRO filter, so choose the variant that matches your filter, not just the closest size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect swap\u003c\/strong\u003e — drops into the existing impeller well with no modification to the filter head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS540 PRO Easy Clean Canister Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1050 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS564\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS541 PRO Easy Clean Canister Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1620 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS542 PRO Easy Clean Canister Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS566\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the flow rate printed on your filter's box or base plate before ordering — the three PRO housings look near-identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the Bioscape PRO Easy Clean Canister Filter range (BIS540, BIS541, BIS542) only. Not suitable for the Bioscape Tropic or Stainless Steel canister filter ranges, which use a different impeller housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grinding or rattling noise, a filter that won't prime, or a visible flow drop despite clean media are the usual signs the impeller needs replacing rather than the media. Rinse the impeller well of any built-up debris before fitting the new part — a fouled well is a common cause of a \"dead\" pump that isn't actually broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the 1050 impeller fit the 1620 filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each PRO filter size uses its own impeller and shaft length — fit the SKU that matches your filter's rated flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need any tools to fit it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo tools are specified by the manufacturer beyond opening the filter head to access the impeller well, which is a tool-free, twist-off design on the PRO range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does my filter run but not move water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's the classic symptom of a worn or cracked impeller — the motor spins but the fins aren't pushing water, which is exactly what this part fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"1050L PRO","offer_id":55293067657507,"sku":"BIS564","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1620L PRO","offer_id":55335003554083,"sku":"BIS565","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2000L PRO","offer_id":55335003586851,"sku":"BIS566","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-replace-impeller-wi-43314038800675.webp?v=1790238166","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-replace-impeller-with-s-steel-shaft","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}