{"product_id":"o-ring-for-6-trap-cover","title":"Waterway O-Ring for 6\" Trap Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaterway 805-0436 is the lid o-ring for the 6 inch pump trap cover. It seals the clear lid against the strainer pot, which is what lets the pump hold a vacuum and keep its prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ring measures 5-7\/8 inches inside diameter and 6-3\/8 inches outside diameter, with a 1\/4 inch cord thickness. It is used on Waterway Hi-Flow, Champion 56 and Center Discharge pool pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to change it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePool chemistry and heat harden the rubber over time. Once the ring flattens, cracks or takes a permanent set, the lid stops sealing and the pump starts drawing air at the trap. Symptoms are a pump that will not prime, a basket that never fills, or a trickle of water weeping past the lid. Replacing the ring is a two minute job and it is worth keeping a spare on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean the groove and the sealing face before fitting the new ring, then seat the lid by hand. A thin film of silicone o-ring lubricant helps it sit evenly and keeps the lid from sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627570770132,"sku":"WWP-101-8056","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_4b183d7c-3890-4c31-8745-8748a604685b.jpg?v=1788723755","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/o-ring-for-6-trap-cover","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}