Is the impeller plastic as JLM's review states or METAL? Did he get the wrong model or is it a 'bait &amp; switch'?
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the impeller in my Black & Decker is metal, and chews up leaves ,acorns and small sticks no problems
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The "search results" image is correct, the image shown once you click and go into the item details is incomplete. I bought this part and received both parts of the seal - i.e., the part that is installed in the seal plate and the part that is installed on the impeller. By noticing that the two pictures are different, I can tell that you're on the right track. Contrary to what some might think, this item is two separate and distinct parts, as I previously described. Maybe some people get confused due to this item being shipped with both parts wrapped together. This is a generic aftermarket part, not an authentic Hayward part. When weighing service life vs. price, I'll continue to purchase the aftermarket part. The "search results" image is correct, the image shown once you click and go into the item details is incomplete. I bought this part and received both parts of the seal - i.e., the part that is installed in the seal plate and the part that is installed on the impeller. By noticing that the two pictures are different, I can tell that you're on the right track. Contrary to what some might think, this item is two separate and distinct parts, as I previously described. Maybe some people get confused due to this item being shipped with both parts wrapped together. This is a generic... » Read More The "search results" image is correct, the image shown once you click and go into the item details is incomplete. I bought this part and received both parts of the seal - i.e., the part that is installed in the seal plate and the part that is installed on the impeller. By noticing that the two pictures are different, I can tell that you're on the right track. Contrary to what some might think, this item is two separate and distinct parts, as I previously described. Maybe some people get confused due to this item being shipped with both parts wrapped together. This is a generic aftermarket part, not an authentic Hayward part. When weighing service life vs. price, I'll continue to purchase the aftermarket part. « Show Less
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Don't buy, the impeller breaks after a couple of days of use. The impeller is made of weak plastic.
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This product is metal. if a reviewer received plastic then they got a wrong product.
685486
The power level is about the same. The deluxe model features the metal impeller.
1293299
I think most sewage pumps use plastic impellers but Zoeller has a very good web site to check for sure.
348098
This is hard plastic not metal. Seems to work great though with no leaks or dripping. Descent quality! Good luck to you!
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Hi I could not find them separately so I had to order both, my problem was the metal part, somehow that is the part that gives more problems, my advice is to buy the whole thing and sooner or later you will have to replace the pump itself. Maria
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The 204 parts are smaller the impeller /shaft and cover are totally different/way smaller/the 304,305,404 and 405.parts are the same,except the handles and outer parts and canisters,where you can clearly see a difference.Fluval the best filter out there.(I have four running quietly as we chat)Go get em Mike
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Since I don't have both, your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps it is just about the fine blade, which I doubt I'd use anyway. The one I purchased has two blades, a coarse and a medium. Mine is entirely made of metal and built to last. I would never waste my money on a plastic grinder.
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Non-clogging vortex impeller design Engineered plastic impeller with metal inserts on models 266, 267 & 268 (1 PH) model 267 available with cast iron impeller option (cast iron impeller standard on 3 PH models.) This is from Zoeller's Spec sheet....Vern's Wholesale......
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I don't think it's plastic, I've never noticed. Maybe that's because I haven't used this vacuum very much in the last 3 years since I bought it b/c its performance has been terrible. Just keeps cutting out like the it was over-heating or the rotating brush-bar was prevented from rotating b/c of some obstruction. I'm telling you what the owners manual suggested. Nonsense on both parts. After calling the company several times, I was given the opportunity to send it back, which I did. Upon its return, the problem still existed. I've purchased two other vacuums since, NOT Dyson. Hell no, never again.
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I've had both. The newer model is more sturdy, heavier duty plastic parts, in general, a real improvement. Works the same, but I think it will last longer, I've had mine about a year now.
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If you are refering to the plastic gear that drives the blades, I can say with certainty that is has not. I love this machine and when mine went on the fritz we called the mfg and ask about a replacement part and was told no when ask about metal. I now have a new one (that cost less than repairs would have). I also have written and suggested they make every effort to devise a metal one, especially for people like me who uses the system every day. My sugggestion if it no longer works and it is the little gear in the base, pitch it, get a new one. My last one lasted over 5 years and for the amount of use and the cost, well worth the investment. Oh yes, I tried other systems before repurchasing the Black and Decker Food system and sent them back as they fall very short of convienent to use.
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You do not want this one. You need the Super Dust Deputy and get the plastic instead of metal. I bought the metal which has a 5 inch intake with a Jet 2 hp with measured cfm greater than 900 cfm/5000 fpm. They now have a Super Dust Deputy with a 6 inch intake but they advise a 3 hp DC. I still waiting on their customer support response as to the greater hp requirement vs my 2 hp that I have now.
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I don't think so. The impeller is made of hard plastic. The shell is solid cast iron and heavy.
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It seems to be metal to me. Its heavy for its size and the paint does not chip easily as if sprayed on plastic. I try to keep with metal items more so than plastic. I'm still using my blender from 1969 with a metal body and glass container, not plastic. My mixer is a Hamilton Beach 1948 Model G, all metal again. Can't beat metal.