ceramic shaft for pump

[flooddc]

Hi,

Does anyone here know where to buy just the ceramic shaft for pumps. My pondmaster 950 as return pump is making noise. I pulled it out and discovered that the ceramic shaft for the impeller broke in half (still runs fine). New impeller goes for $20 online and LFS wants $40-50 for it, half the cost of a new pump. I want buy a new impeller, but I have a problem identifying which version of the pump I have. Danner pumps have 2 version (A, manufactured before 2001 & B after 2001). Any suggestion or alternative shaft? thanks

[Origami]

You can try a carbon fiber shaft. You can often find carbon fiber rod at a local hobby shop that serves the RC (remote control) hobby. Match the diameter and cut to length using a Dremel tool.

[flooddc]

You can try a carbon fiber shaft. You can often find carbon fiber rod at a local hobby shop that serves the RC (remote control) hobby. Match the diameter and cut to length using a Dremel tool.

 

Thank you,

I thought about carbon shaft. But hobby shop was never came across my mind. Thanks for your suggestion.