Pentair SuperFlo VST Diffuser, Pumps Manufactured After 6/17/19, 355949Z In stock$9599

Pentair SuperFlo VST Diffuser, Pumps Manufactured After 6/17/19, 355949Z

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Quick overview

  • Genuine Pentair Factory diffuser 355949Z, not an aftermarket substitute.
  • Build date matters This diffuser is for SuperFlo VST pumps manufactured after 6/17/19, so check the pump before you order.
  • Directs impeller flow The diffuser surrounds the impeller and turns its output into pressure the pump can push into the plumbing.
  • A common cause of weak flow A cracked or worn diffuser lets water recirculate inside the housing instead of leaving the pump.
  • Seats against the seal plate It sits between the impeller and the seal plate, so this is a job done with the pump opened up.
  • Direct replacement Swaps for the original diffuser in the SuperFlo VST housing.
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Product details

The Pentair 355949Z is the genuine diffuser for SuperFlo VST pumps manufactured after 6/17/19.

Check the build date first

Pentair changed this part partway through the SuperFlo VST run. The listing covers pumps built after 6/17/19, and a pump made before that date takes a different diffuser. The build date is on the pump label, and it is worth confirming before you order rather than after the housing is open.

What it does

The diffuser is the shaped shroud that sits around the impeller. The impeller throws water outward, and the diffuser converts that motion into the pressure that pushes water through the filter and back to the pool. When it cracks or wears at the sealing face, water recirculates inside the pump instead of leaving it, and the symptom looks like weak flow with no obvious blockage.

Fitting

The diffuser sits between the impeller and the seal plate, so replacing it means opening the pump. It is a sensible time to look over the other wear parts you can see while the housing is apart.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Manufacturer part number 355949Z
UPC 788379885229
Type Pump diffuser
Fits Pentair SuperFlo VST pumps manufactured after 6/17/19
Shipping weight 0.5 lb
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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

Will this fit any SuperFlo VST?
No. It is specified for SuperFlo VST pumps manufactured after 6/17/19. Pumps built before that date take a different diffuser, so confirm the build date on the pump before ordering.
What does the diffuser actually do?
It wraps around the impeller and converts the water the impeller throws outward into usable pressure. Without it the pump moves far less water for the same energy.
Is it a genuine Pentair part?
Yes. It is Pentair part number 355949Z.
My pump runs but flow is poor. Could this be it?
It is worth checking. If the basket and impeller are clear and the pump is primed, a cracked or worn diffuser lets water circulate inside the housing rather than going out to the pool.
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