{"product_id":"fluval-306-406-impeller-cover","title":"Fluval 306\/406 Impeller Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cover that keeps the impeller seated and quiet in its well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Fluval impeller cover, part A20154, for the Fluval 306 and 406 canister filters. It clips over the impeller well in the motor head and holds the impeller correctly seated against its magnet. Fluval lists it against these two models only — the 306 and 406 share the same impeller housing even though their impellers themselves are rated differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval A20154\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits both the 306 and 406, which share the same impeller housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the impeller correctly seated\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cracked or missing cover lets the impeller run loose against the housing, heard as a buzz or rattle from the motor head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLets you check the impeller without a full strip-down\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cover is clear, so a quick look confirms the impeller is spinning freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap, quick fix\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the least expensive parts on the filter and one of the most common causes of new noise after a service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA20154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition in filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClips over the impeller well in the motor head\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\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval model code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes A20154\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305\/405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA211\/A216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\/407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA446\/A449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval lists this cover only against the 306 and 406. It does not fit the 305\/405, the 307\/407 eTEC-motor generation, or the smaller 05 Series canisters (105\/205, 106\/206, 107\/207) — each uses a differently shaped impeller housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x impeller cover\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe impeller, shaft and bushing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the cover, not the spinning assembly — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-306-impeller-assembly\"\u003e306 impeller assembly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a cracked, chipped or missing cover on a 306 or 406, and for new buzzing or vibration from the motor head after a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for the 305\/405, 307\/407, or 05 Series canisters, which use a different-shaped housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the cover at every media service — it clips over the impeller well and a hairline crack is easy to miss until it lets the impeller run loose. Replace it as soon as a crack appears rather than waiting for the noise to worsen; a cover that fails completely can let impeller fragments reach the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-306-impeller-assembly\"\u003e306 impeller assembly\u003c\/a\u003e — worth checking together if the motor head is buzzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-3-405-3-406-rubber-adapter\"\u003eRubber hose adapter, 2 pack\u003c\/a\u003e — cheap to replace at the same service\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. No separate manufacturer warranty term is quoted on moulded service parts. Ships as a standard small parcel anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the A20154 cover fit a Fluval 307 or 407?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 307 and 407 use the redesigned eTEC motor head and a different impeller housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy filter is buzzing since I last cleaned it — is this the fix?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the cover first for a hairline crack or a corner that isn't clipped down fully. It's the most common cause of new noise straight after a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this include the impeller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the cover only. The impeller, shaft and bushing are a separate part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the cover the same for the 306 and the 406?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both models share the same impeller housing and take the same A20154 cover, even though their impellers are rated differently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293310796067,"sku":"PF145","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/PF145.png?v=1782880173","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-306-406-impeller-cover","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}