Waterco Baker Hydro Skimmer Lid, 51B1017

The Waterco 51B1017 is the skimmer lid, also listed as the deck plate or deck lid, for Baker Hydro and Waterco skimmers. It is supplied in beige.

Which skimmers

It is listed for the Baker Hydro Hydropak skimmer and the Baker Hydro in-ground Hydro skimmer, and Waterco lists it across the Baker Hydro and Waterco skimmer range.

Why they need replacing

A skimmer lid sits flush in the deck and takes foot traffic, deck furniture and years of sun. The plastic goes brittle, then cracks or breaks through. Once it does, the deck has an open hole in it, which is a hazard underfoot and lets leaves and debris drop straight past the basket.

Names to look for

The same piece is sold under three descriptions: skimmer lid, deck lid and deck plate. If you are cross referencing an old parts list, 51B1017 is the number that ties them together.