One of the frustrating things can be the removal of inlet eyeballs screwed into pool returns. Having the right tool makes the difference.
Hayward Inlet Eyeballs
Hayward has Hayward Directional Flow Inlet Fitting - Eyeball in various sizes:
- Hayward Directional Flow Inlet Fitting - Eyeball 1 1/2" Slotted - SP1419A
- Hayward Directional Flow Inlet Fitting - Eyeball MIP 3/8" - SP1419B
- Hayward Directional Flow Inlet Fitting - Eyeball MIP 1/2" - SP1419C
- Hayward Directional Flow Inlet Fitting - Eyeball MIP 3/4" - SP1419D
- Hayward Directional Flow Inlet Fitting - Insider Hydrostream 3/4" - SP1421D
Hayward Removal Tool
The Hayward SP1419T Hydrosweep and Hydrostream Directional Flow Inlet Fitting Seat Removal Tool is Hayward's answer. Some people have found it is flimsy plastic and totally inadequate if the seat is "stuck".[1]