
Quick overview
- Genuine Waterway The factory diffuser o-ring, Waterway part 805-0238.
- Wide pump fitment Listed for Champion 56, SVL56, Power Defender, Econo-Flo and SMF pumps.
- Seals the diffuser Sits between the diffuser and the pump housing so flow goes through the impeller rather than around it.
- Change it with the seal Worth replacing any time the wet end is opened for a shaft seal or impeller job.
- Low cost, high consequence A flattened diffuser o-ring costs flow and can make a pump lose prime.
- Lubricate on assembly A silicone based o-ring lubricant helps it seat and makes the next teardown easier.
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Product details
The Waterway 805-0238 is the genuine diffuser o-ring for the Champion 56 frame pump and the related Waterway wet ends: SVL56, Power Defender, Econo-Flo and SMF.
What it seals
The diffuser caps the impeller and directs water into the volute. The o-ring between the diffuser and the housing is what stops water taking the short way around the impeller instead of through it. When that o-ring flattens or hardens, the pump moves less water than the motor is working for, and priming can take longer than it should.
Fitting
Replace it whenever the wet end is open. A used o-ring has taken a set in the groove it came from and rarely seals as well the second time. A silicone based o-ring lubricant on assembly helps it seat evenly and makes the next service easier.
| Brand | Waterway |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 805-0238 |
| UPC | 806105129659 |
| Type | Diffuser o-ring |
| Part type | Pool Pump Part |
| Fits | Waterway Champion 56, SVL56, Power Defender, Econo-Flo, SMF |
| Shipping weight | 0.05 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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