
Quick overview
- Genuine Hayward Factory gasket SPX0097E for the skimmer face plate.
- Fits three skimmer models Listed for the SP1096, SP1097 and SP1098 skimmers.
- Seals the face plate Sits between the skimmer throat and the face plate to keep water out of the wall.
- Change it with the liner Standard practice to fit a new gasket any time the face plate comes off.
- Cheap part, expensive leak A perished gasket at the skimmer is one of the most common slow leaks in a vinyl pool.
- Pairs with the face plate The face plate itself is a separate part if yours is cracked.
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Product details
Hayward SPX0097E is the face plate gasket for the SP1096, SP1097 and SP1098 skimmers. It is the genuine Hayward part.
What it seals
On a vinyl pool the gasket sits between the skimmer throat and the face plate, with the liner clamped in between. That joint is the boundary between the pool water and the wall, so a gasket that has gone hard and taken a set is one of the most common causes of a slow, hard to trace leak behind the skimmer.
When to fit one
Any time the face plate comes off, whether for a liner change or a leak chase. The gasket costs a fraction of the labor to get back to it. Look at how many gaskets came off your skimmer before ordering, since installations differ, and replace the face plate too if it is cracked or distorted.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | SPX0097E |
| UPC | 610377033350 |
| Type | Skimmer face plate gasket |
| Fits | Hayward SP1096, SP1097 and SP1098 skimmers |
| Shipping weight | 0.05 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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