{"product_id":"hayward-sb2kit-fpm-o-ring-for-1-1-4-inch-2-inch-sb-series-basket-strainer","title":"Hayward FPM O-Ring for 1-1\/4 Inch to 2 Inch SB Series Basket Strainer, SB2KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward SB2KIT is the FPM o-ring for SB series basket strainers in the 1-1\/4 inch through 2 inch sizes. It is the genuine Hayward part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat FPM buys you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFPM is a fluoroelastomer, a synthetic rubber specified where a seal has to face chemicals and heat that would harden or crack ordinary compounds. On a strainer that seals against a suction line, that resistance translates directly into a seal that keeps its shape for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fault it fixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA basket strainer lid seals against suction, and suction is unforgiving of a poor seal. Once the o-ring flattens, cracks or picks up a nick from being levered out, it draws air rather than water. The pump loses prime, the basket fills with air, and the fault gets blamed on the pump, the valves or the skimmer long before anyone looks at a small rubber ring. Fit a fresh one and use a pool rated lubricant on it. Petroleum grease will destroy the seal you just paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634422657236,"sku":"HIP-451-1001","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_4f99e9ce-8ae4-4bbe-aff6-05c147868141.jpg?v=1788830328","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/hayward-sb2kit-fpm-o-ring-for-1-1-4-inch-2-inch-sb-series-basket-strainer","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}