
Quick overview
- Genuine Sta-Rite Factory part number C154-18D.
- Covers four families Listed against the CF bronze, CK and Premier 455 bronze pumps and the 8-11 commercial pump trap.
- Supplied as an assembly It comes as the complete lock handle rather than as loose pieces to rebuild.
- The part you turn The lock handle is what clamps the lid down, so it takes a load every time the trap is opened.
- Replace it when it slips A handle that will not draw the lid down evenly lets air past the lid and puts the pump off prime.
- Commercial duty included The same handle is listed for the 8-11 commercial pump trap, not just residential pumps.
Similar products
Other products people compare with this one.
Product details
This is the Sta-Rite lock handle assembly, part number C154-18D. It is listed as a part for the CF bronze, CK and Premier 455 bronze pumps, and for the 8-11 commercial pump trap.
What it does
The lock handle is what clamps the trap lid down onto its seal. It gets used every time the basket is emptied, which on a commercial trap can be daily, and it takes the full clamping load each time. Threads wear, the casting cracks, and eventually the handle turns without drawing the lid down.
Why it matters
A lid that is not clamped evenly leaks air rather than water, because the trap sits on the suction side. The pump loses prime, the basket fills with air, and flow drops off. Replacing the handle restores the clamp and, with it, the seal.
| Brand | Sta-Rite |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | C154-18D |
| UPC | 788379734893 |
| Part type | Pool pump part |
| Type | Lock handle assembly |
| Fits | Sta-Rite CF bronze pumps, CK pumps, Premier 455 bronze pumps, 8-11 commercial pump traps |
| Shipping weight | 0.3 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
Request a quote
Need a volume price, a freight quote, or pricing in writing before you order? We reply the same business day.
Customer reviews
Questions and answers
What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.





















