
Quick overview
- Genuine Hayward Factory OEM part RCX31018, not an aftermarket connector.
- Power supply side This is the outlet connector on the power supply, where the cleaner cable plugs in.
- Listed for three cleaners Hayward lists it for the SharkVac, SharkVac XL and TigerShark.
- Fixes an intermittent cleaner A burned or corroded outlet connector makes the cleaner cut out or refuse to start.
- Serviceable part Replacing the connector saves buying a whole new power supply.
- Small part, whole machine Nothing else on the cleaner works until the power supply passes current cleanly.
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Product details
The Hayward RCX31018 is the outlet connector fitted to the power supply for the SharkVac, SharkVac XL and TigerShark robotic pool cleaners. It is the genuine Hayward OEM part.
Where it sits
The power supply is the box at poolside that feeds the cleaner. The outlet connector is the point where the floating cable from the cleaner plugs into that box. It carries every amp the cleaner draws, and it lives outdoors, so it is one of the parts that eventually burns or corrodes.
Symptoms
A failing outlet connector shows up as a cleaner that starts only when the plug is moved, cuts out partway through a cycle, or does not start while the power supply still has power at the wall. Melted plastic or green corrosion in the outlet confirms it.
Why replace the connector
Changing the connector is far cheaper than replacing the power supply, and it puts the unit back to full output rather than leaving an intermittent fault to spread.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | RCX31018 |
| UPC | 610377213639 |
| Type | Power supply outlet connector |
| Fits | Hayward SharkVac, SharkVac XL, TigerShark |
| Shipping weight | 0.08 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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