Pentair 506161 vacuum plate assembly for the PacFab Bermuda skimmerPentair Vacuum Plate Assembly for PacFab Bermuda Skimmer, 506161 In stock$3399
Pentair 506161 vacuum plate assembly for the PacFab Bermuda skimmer
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Pentair Vacuum Plate Assembly for PacFab Bermuda Skimmer, 506161

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Quick overview

  • Bermuda skimmer specific Made for the Pentair PacFab Bermuda skimmer, not a universal plate.
  • Complete assembly Supplied as an assembly rather than as a bare plate.
  • Makes manual vacuuming work The plate is what directs full pump suction to the vacuum hose instead of the skimmer opening.
  • Genuine Pentair Factory part number 506161.
  • A common loss Vacuum plates get left on the deck, cracked underfoot or dropped in the yard, which is why they are replaced far more often than they wear out.
  • Seats over the basket Drops into the skimmer above the basket so debris still lands in the basket rather than the pump.
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Product details

The Pentair 506161 is the vacuum plate assembly for the PacFab Bermuda skimmer. It is the piece that turns the skimmer into a vacuum port.

What it does

To vacuum a pool by hand you need the pump to pull through the hose and nothing else. The vacuum plate seats down in the skimmer and blocks the open path, so all the suction goes to the hose connection instead of splitting between the hose and the skimmer mouth. The difference at the vacuum head is obvious: with the plate in, the head grips the floor and picks up; without it, it wanders.

Where it sits

The plate goes into the skimmer above the basket, so debris pulled up the hose still collects in the basket where it is easy to empty rather than travelling on to the pump strainer.

Ordering

This is the assembly only. The Bermuda skimmer basket is a separate part, so order it alongside if yours is cracked or missing a handle.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Manufacturer part number 506161
UPC 788379675523
Type Vacuum plate assembly
Fits Pentair PacFab Bermuda skimmer
Shipping weight 0.55 lb
Ships Parcel

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Questions and answers

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

Which skimmer does this fit?
The Pentair PacFab Bermuda skimmer.
What does a vacuum plate do?
It seats in the skimmer so the vacuum hose gets the pump suction. Without it the suction is shared with the open skimmer mouth and the vacuum head has little pull.
Is the basket included?
No. This is the vacuum plate assembly. The Bermuda skimmer basket is a separate part.
Is this a genuine Pentair part?
Yes, Pentair part number 506161.
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