===On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 17:41:47 -0600, "Koi-lo"
===wrote:
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===These pumps come with a ceramic shaft this is hard to replace. Unlike metal
===shafts they wear out. I've had one on back order now for over 3 months. My
===husband made one from a coat hanger that does allow the pump to work. This
===is the last Tetra pump I will ever buy. Tetra will not sell to people
===directly.

Thats what you get for thinking. Ceramic shafts will last longer under
most conditions than a stainless shaft will......You really need to
cooking and doing the laundry and not conjure up such nonsense that
you do not have a clue about. Odds are your hsaft was broke due to
owner abuse or negligence........or your failure to do what should
have been done and doing it correctly.......



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