Guides & cross-reference notes
How these parts actually fail, and what replaces them.
Fitment guides, cross-reference charts and repair notes for Hayward, Pentair, Jandy, Sta-Rite and Zodiac equipment — written by the people who mould the parts, not by a copywriter.
- 01 · Worn lid O-ringCause: Dry run · Result: Leak
- 02 · Cracked lidCause: Over-tightening · Result: Cracks / leaks
- 03 · Impeller wearCause: Cavitation · Result: Low flow
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32 guides
August 14, 2026 · Sourcing & trade · 5 min read
Pool Heater Parts: The Category Most Distributors Under-Stock
Heater parts are the widest gap between what breaks and what is on the shelf. Gaskets and headers are the practical entry point, and electronic controls are the trap.
August 12, 2026 · Sourcing & trade · 5 min read
How to Vet an Aftermarket Pool Parts Manufacturer: A 12-Point Checklist
Most supplier problems are visible before the first order, if you ask the right twelve questions. Here is the checklist we would use on ourselves.
August 10, 2026 · Sourcing & trade · 5 min read
Cross-Reference Accuracy: Why the Same Number in a Title Does Not Mean the Same Part
We audited our own cross-reference database and deleted 18 entries. Here are the five patterns that produce wrong matches, with the real examples that caught us out.
August 9, 2026 · Sourcing & trade · 6 min read
Above-Ground Pool Fittings: A Wholesale Stocking Guide for Distributors
The above-ground segment runs on nuts, gaskets, plugs and hose fittings. A B2B stocking guide to the four universal SKUs that anchor the category, with sizing basics and cross-references.
August 9, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Pentair FNS Plus DE Filter Service: Clamp, Air Bleed and the Replace-or-Repair Call
How to inspect and safely reassemble the FNS Plus tension control clamp, keep the internal air bleed clear, and recognize when a complete replacement filter beats another round of parts.
August 8, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Jandy Pump Lid Replacement and the Quick-Service Parts Every Truck Should Stock
A working guide to Jandy quick-service parts: how to replace a pump lid and o-ring, when to swap baskets and diffusers, and why the filter's air release and gauge kit belongs on every service truck.
August 8, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Polaris PB4-60 Booster Pump Rebuild: Impeller and O-Ring Replacement
Diagnosing volute leaks and worn impellers on the Polaris PB4-60 booster pump, with a full wet-end rebuild walkthrough using an impeller and O-ring kit.
August 7, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Salt Cell Bypass Cells Explained: Winterizing and Servicing Without Downtime
What a dummy cell is, how it keeps a salt pool running during winterizing or cell service, and why it beats a hard-plumbed bypass on most equipment pads.
August 7, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Hayward Star-Clear Plus Maintenance: Knobs, Air Relief and Cartridge Care
The three failure points techs actually see on Star-Clear Plus filters — cracked locking knobs, clogged air relief tubes, and tired cartridges — and how to service each one.
August 6, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Hayward Perflex DE Filter: How the Bump Mechanism Works and How to Rebuild It
Why Perflex DE filters regenerate without backwashing, how the diaphragm gasket and bump shaft wear out, and how to rebuild the bump assembly with aftermarket kits.
August 6, 2026 · Repair & service · 6 min read
Multiport Valve Troubleshooting: Spider Gaskets, Diverters and Backwash-Line Leaks
Water down the backwash line, leaks between positions, a handle that fights back — the three classic multiport valve failures, and whether a spider gasket kit or a diverter kit fixes each.
August 5, 2026 · Repair & service · 5 min read
Jandy Valve Rebuild Kit Guide: Renewing 2-Port and 3-Port Diverter Valves
Stiff handles, spa water bleeding into the pool, weeping covers — worn diverter internals cause all three. What a Jandy valve rebuild kit includes and how to install it step by step.