I need to replace a blown skimmer basket, it's a Hayward SP1082C4 but I cannot find anything remotely similar on line. The pool is about 8 or 9 years old, these are probably the original baskets that are 7" across the top, 5 1/2" tall and 5" on the bottom. I google the Hayward part number but get no hits. I tried to contact Hayward directly but keep getting an error for their website. Has Hayward jumped the shark, or changed their name?
Is Hayward still in business?
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Indeed they are, but they are difficult to reach. Check for Suppliers local to you when the website works. They might help with the PN.
Indeed they are, but they are difficult to reach. Check for Suppliers local to you when the website works. They might help with the PN.
I think this is what you are looking for: http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-SPX1082CA ... B001ELW98K
Donna1935 said:
Thanks for the info. That basket at Amazon looks like the same dimension on both top and bottom, mine is 2 inches smaller at the bottom so not sure it will fit my skimmer. Someone also asked about the Amazon basket for the size and got 7" top, 6 1/2 bottom and 5" deep. I don't know how exact the dimensions must be for the basket to work efficiently, but this one doesn't seem right.
- May 3, 2007
- 16,842
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Pictures can be deceiving, to me it looks like the bottom is smaller than the top. But if the part# is correct, it should be right one.
Basket came today, one day after pool guy closed it for the season, but we opened one skimmer and it looks like it will work. Now I have to decide whether to change to a sand filter...ugh.
Why are you considering changing? What filter type do you have now and what model?Donna1935 said:
It's an 32000 gal. L shape, vinyl liner IG pool with a Hayward 1 1/2 hp pump, c900 filter with a star clear plus filter cartridge that I'm told is way too small for the pool. It's salt water with an aquarite generator. Pool guy says to swap out for sand filter. From what I've read, I think he's right. I think the pvc pipes are 1 1/2". We have well water so metal is an issue, too. A huge issue. We have all winter to contemplate this, we've just thrown money at this pool all summer and never got it right.
oops...it was me who had mentioned that too you hereDonna1935 said:
.Yes, it would be a good idea to look at a new filter at some point maybe after you get up and running next season. Although I personally like sand filters, there is nothing wrong with big cartridge filters (or for that matter big DE filters) either.
Next season if you start with our tfpc methods, we will get you up and running and your water will be crystal clear with minimal effortDonna1935 said:
Thanks for that info. It may come in handy in the future. Hopefully, we will have a better pool season next year. Our pool guy suggested making the pool smaller, thus easier to manage, but I think starting out with a sand filter might be an alternative that is less radical. Or moving.
Not sure if all the recommended filter sizes were ever given to you. For a 32k gallon pool, our minimum filter size recommendations would be:
474 sqft cartridge
5.9 sqft sand (33" diameter)
89 sqft DE
Those are all very large for the residential market as your pool is pretty big. You could get by with something a little smaller that would just require more frequent cleaning ... especially if you have a short season that the pool is open. But, clearly your current filter is WAY too small.
474 sqft cartridge
5.9 sqft sand (33" diameter)
89 sqft DE
Those are all very large for the residential market as your pool is pretty big. You could get by with something a little smaller that would just require more frequent cleaning ... especially if you have a short season that the pool is open. But, clearly your current filter is WAY too small.
Thanks very much for that filter info. I'm making a note and will compare it to what pool guy recommends. I'd love to find a cheaper way to keep the pool clear without buying stuff with his markup but also don't want to lose rapport as he's the only pool maintenence place for miles.
In the normal Hayward line these are the bigger filters they have:
4.9 sqft (31"), 7 sqft (36") sand
425, 525, 725 sqft cartridges
72 sqft DE
I would think the 31" sand, or 425 sqft cart, 72 sqft DE would be reasonable, but I would not go smaller than that ... depending on your location and amount of debris.
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4.9 sqft (31"), 7 sqft (36") sand
425, 525, 725 sqft cartridges
72 sqft DE
I would think the 31" sand, or 425 sqft cart, 72 sqft DE would be reasonable, but I would not go smaller than that ... depending on your location and amount of debris.
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Hayward also offers a 7.06 sq. ft. (top mount valve) filter, S360T2 and a 6.5 sq. ft. (side mount vavle) filter, S360SX. However if you do go with a sand filter this large, we should look at your pump a little closer to make sure it can provide the flowrate needed to backflush them properly (including the 4.9 sq. ft. filter jbliz mentioned).jblizzle said:
Yeah, I kind of lumped the three big 36" sand filter options together under the 7 sqft option ... likely overkill in this case.
Good point about making sure the pump is not too small to properly backwash ... although I would think a 1.5 HP should be able to handle it
Good point about making sure the pump is not too small to properly backwash ... although I would think a 1.5 HP should be able to handle it
Wow, great looking pool!
I can see that you would get a lot of debris. Again, any one of the three filter types will work for you, but imo sand would be a good choice. Can you post a model number for the pump and/or maybe a picture of it with close-ups of any labels?
I can see that you would get a lot of debris. Again, any one of the three filter types will work for you, but imo sand would be a good choice. Can you post a model number for the pump and/or maybe a picture of it with close-ups of any labels?