Zodiac R0526300 cover latch for Baracuda MX8 and MX8 Elite pool cleanersZodiac MX8 Cover Latch, R0526300 In stock$1399
Zodiac R0526300 cover latch for Baracuda MX8 and MX8 Elite pool cleaners

Zodiac MX8 Cover Latch, R0526300

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$1399
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Quick overview

  • Genuine Zodiac The factory R0526300 latch, the same part fitted at the plant.
  • Fits MX8 and MX8 Elite Listed for the Baracuda MX8 and the Zodiac MX8 Elite cleaners.
  • Holds the cover shut Keeps the top cover clamped down over the internals while the cleaner works.
  • Small part, real symptom A broken latch lets the cover lift and rattle, and debris then gets in where it should not.
  • Serviceable on its own You replace the latch rather than the whole cover.
  • Quick swap Fits in place of the broken original with no other parts needed.
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Product details

The Zodiac R0526300 is the cover latch for the Baracuda MX8 and Zodiac MX8 Elite suction side pool cleaners. It is the genuine OEM part.

What it does

The latch holds the MX8 top cover clamped down over the drive assembly. You release it every time you open the cleaner to check the internals, and that repeated flexing is what eventually cracks it.

The symptom

A cover that will not stay closed, or that lifts and rattles while the cleaner is running. Once the cover is loose, grit works into the drive where it does not belong, so a broken latch is worth fixing straight away rather than taping the cover shut.

The latch is sold on its own, so there is no need to buy a complete cover for a broken catch.

Specifications
Brand Zodiac
Manufacturer part number R0526300
UPC 052337054560
Type Cover latch
Part type Pool cleaner part
Fits Baracuda MX8, Zodiac MX8 Elite
Shipping weight 0.3 lb
Ships Parcel

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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

Does this fit the MX8 Elite as well as the MX8?
Yes. Zodiac lists R0526300 as the cover latch for both the Baracuda MX8 and the MX8 Elite.
Is Baracuda the same as Zodiac?
For this part, yes. Baracuda is a Zodiac cleaner line, and the MX8 appears under both names.
What goes wrong with the latch?
It is a small plastic catch that gets flexed every time you open the cleaner for service. Cracked or snapped latches let the cover lift while the cleaner runs.
Do I need to replace the whole cover?
Not usually. The latch is sold separately, so a broken catch on an otherwise sound cover is a latch replacement.
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