{"product_id":"mx8-cover-latch","title":"Zodiac MX8 Cover Latch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zodiac R0526300 is the cover latch for the Baracuda MX8 and Zodiac MX8 Elite suction side pool cleaners. It is the genuine OEM part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe symptom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latch is sold on its own, so there is no need to buy a complete cover for a broken catch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634841071828,"sku":"BAR-201-7004","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_28534ac3-409f-4b1b-88f2-c8e67c5e143d.png?v=1788837900","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/mx8-cover-latch","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}