Hayward Basket

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Hi all,

I have an issue with our Hayward inlet basket. I go through at least a couple of them every year as they bust apart. I'm off to the store again for another, but before I go does anyone know of a generic brand that will work? It is the larger round one. Tired of these cheap plastic things breaking every time. Thanks.

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

Quit smacking them so hard or empty them more frequently.

The generics are fine as long as they fit.

Scott

 

[Bama Rambler]

Do you put tablets in the skimmer?

 

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I do not put tablets in the skimmer. I do use the nylon inserts, but have also seen this since before using them. Also, I never smack the basket. I take the nylon out and use the bleed(?) valve on top of the filter housing to shoot a jet of water and clean the nylon. I've had too many baskets break to think of mistreating them.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Sounds like a weak design then. My Waterway basket is on it's third year and I beat the devil out of it.