{"product_id":"skimmer-vacuum-plate-u-3","title":"Pentair Skimmer Vacuum Plate U-3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Swimquip U-3 skimmer vacuum plate, Pentair part 08650-0042, also carried under the OEM number 8650-42. It measures 8-3\/8 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vacuum plate drops into the skimmer in place of the basket lid arrangement and gives the vacuum hose a sealed connection. With the plate fitted, the pump pulls through the hose rather than across the skimmer opening, which is the difference between a vacuum head that grips the floor and one that drifts around picking up nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck before ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum plates from different manufacturers are close enough in size to fool you. Measure the seat in your skimmer against the 8-3\/8 inch figure, and confirm you have a U-3 skimmer body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sta-Rite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48633780732116,"sku":"SWQ-25-1567","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_a0d77c83-cf4b-4fbe-8ee7-9c909956ce6b.jpg?v=1788816142","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/skimmer-vacuum-plate-u-3","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}