{"product_id":"fluval-304-305-404-405-ceramic-impeller-shaft-rubber-support-flat-fan-type","title":"Fluval 304\/305\/404\/405 Ceramic Impeller Shaft + Rubber Support (Straight Fan Type)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shaft wears out long before the motor does.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval ceramic impeller shaft and rubber support, part A20066, for the 305 (A211) and 405 (A216) canister filters — also supplied by Fluval parts stockists against the earlier 304 and 404 units, which share the same motor head. It supersedes the older part A20065. This shaft suits impellers with \u003cstrong\u003estraight fan blades only\u003c\/strong\u003e — check the note below before ordering, as it does not suit the flat-fan impeller variant sold for the same filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20066\u003c\/strong\u003e — ceramic shaft with the rubber support bushing that seats it in the motor head, sold as a pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic outlasts the impeller's own bore\u003c\/strong\u003e — the impeller's plastic bushing wears against the shaft over time; ceramic resists that wear far longer than the shafts used on cheaper filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixes humming and rattling\u003c\/strong\u003e — a worn or scored shaft is the most common cause of new noise from an otherwise healthy canister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo tools required\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts out of the motor head with the old impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20066 (supersedes A20065)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic shaft with rubber support bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpeller compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight fan blades only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition in filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor head, behind the impeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTools required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20066\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — per Fluval parts stockists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 (A211)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Fluval's own listed fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — per Fluval parts stockists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e405 (A216)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Fluval's own listed fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not fit the 306, 406, 307 or 407, which take a larger shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich shaft do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval sold two impeller styles across this range — straight fan and flat fan — and each uses a different shaft. This is the \u003cstrong\u003estraight fan\u003c\/strong\u003e shaft. Look at the blades on your existing impeller before ordering: thin, straight paddle blades take A20066; wide, flat paddle blades need the flat-fan shaft instead. If you're not sure which you have, check against the impeller you're removing rather than the filter model alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ceramic shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x rubber support bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe impeller itself\u003c\/strong\u003e — the magnetic impeller with fan blades is a separate part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe impeller cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a filter that has started humming, rattling or lost flow after years of service, and for a rebuild alongside a new impeller. Not suitable for the 306\/406\/307\/407 range, and not suitable for a flat-fan impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the shaft and bushing at each service and check the shaft for a visible groove or flat spot where the impeller has worn against it — that wear is what causes the noise and eventual flow loss, and it doesn't reverse. Replace the shaft and impeller together if both show wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-304-305-306-impeller-assembly-flat-fans\"\u003eImpeller assembly\u003c\/a\u003e — check the fan type matches before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a genuine Fluval replacement part. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in full and nothing here limits them. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if my shaft needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new hum or rattle from the motor head, or a drop in flow with no clog in the media, are the usual signs. Look for a visible worn groove on the ceramic shaft itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the impeller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the shaft and support bushing the impeller spins on. The impeller — the magnetic part with the fan blades — is a separate item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Fluval 306?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 306 and 406 use a longer shaft. This part is sized for the 304\/305\/404\/405 motor head only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this shaft for straight-fan or flat-fan impellers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your existing impeller before ordering. This shaft is for straight fan blades. If your impeller has wide, flat paddle blades, you need the flat-fan shaft, not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293312074019,"sku":"SP171","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-304-305-404-405-ceram-43875503374627.webp?v=1790236915","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-304-305-404-405-ceramic-impeller-shaft-rubber-support-flat-fan-type","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}