{"product_id":"strainer-housing","title":"Hayward PowerFlo Matrix Pump Strainer Housing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward SPX5500C is the strainer housing for the Power-Flo Matrix series pump, model SP1590. It is the genuine Hayward OEM part, molded in plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the housing does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strainer housing is the front chamber of the pump. Water from the pool enters here first and passes through the strainer basket, which catches leaves and debris before they reach the impeller. Everything downstream of it depends on that chamber holding pressure and holding prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHousings fail from cracks, usually at a threaded fitting, from freeze damage, or from distortion after years of heat and sun. Those are not repairable on a part that has to seal under pressure. A leak at the lid or the drain, by contrast, is usually the seal rather than the housing itself, so look at the cheap parts before condemning the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the housing alone. The Matrix strainer basket, the housing o-ring and the drain plug with gasket are separate Hayward parts, and they are worth renewing while the pump is apart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625844060372,"sku":"HAY-101-8002","price":120.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_624f6c14-0873-4623-bff3-80ff86ed03ad.png?v=1788701429","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/strainer-housing","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}