{"product_id":"skimmer-vac-plate-1","title":"Pentair American Products Skimmer Vacuum Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 85001900 is the American Products skimmer vacuum plate, 8 inches in diameter. It is the genuine manufacturer part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuuming through the skimmer only works if the skimmer is sealed. The plate drops into the skimmer above the basket and closes the opening, so the pump can only draw water through the vacuum hose connected to it. Without the plate, or with one that no longer seats flat, the pump takes the easy path and pulls water over the top of the skimmer instead. The vacuum head then feels weak no matter how good the pump is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum plates come in several diameters and they are not interchangeable. This one measures 8 inches. Take a tape to your skimmer opening before ordering, since a plate that is slightly too small will lift and leak and one that is too large will not go in at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlates cup, craze and crack with age and sun. Once a plate has warped it never seals again, so if you are chasing lost vacuum suction, look at the plate before you look at the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634630111444,"sku":"AMP-25-1584","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_6649b45a-ff0b-4a85-b202-245540128f36.jpg?v=1788835608","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/skimmer-vac-plate-1","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}