
Quick overview
- Genuine Hayward part Factory part number RCX26012, supplied as a complete assembly.
- Complete assembly Comes as the roller assembly rather than as a bare foam sleeve.
- Foam surface Foam grips the pool surface and lifts fine dirt that the brushes alone leave behind.
- Restores traction A hardened or worn roller slips on wet tile and plaster, which is what makes a cleaner spin in place or stall on the climb.
- Wear item Rollers are consumables on a robotic cleaner and are expected to be renewed as they harden and lose grip.
- Check the pair If one roller is worn the other usually is too, so inspect both ends before you order.
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Product details
The Hayward RCX26012 is the foam roller assembly for robotic pool cleaners, supplied complete rather than as a bare sleeve. It is the genuine Hayward part.
What the foam does
A robotic cleaner earns its traction and part of its scrubbing action through the rollers. Foam presses against plaster, tile or vinyl and lifts the fine film that a stiff brush skates over, while the same contact gives the drive something to push against. As foam ages it hardens, compresses and eventually tears, and both jobs suffer at once.
What a worn roller looks like
Look for foam that is glazed and stiff, flattened on one face, split along its length, or worn down toward the core. The tell in the water is a cleaner that spins on the spot, slides back down the wall, or leaves a visible haze on surfaces it has just passed over. Since most cleaners carry a roller at each end, check both before ordering.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | RCX26012 |
| UPC | 0610377121774 |
| Type | Foam roller assembly |
| Application | Robotic pool cleaner |
| Sold as | Complete assembly |
| Shipping weight | 1.2 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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