{"product_id":"hayward-drain-cap-gasket-sx180hg","title":"Hayward Drain Cap \u0026 Gasket SX180HG – for ProSeries Filters 2005 \u0026 Prior","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ups-product-desc\" style=\"max-width:100%;color:#1f2937;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f4c81 0%,#1273b8 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:24px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.9;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSand Filter Replacement Part\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:30px;color:#fff;\"\u003eHayward ProSeries Drain Cap \u0026amp; Gasket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#fff;\"\u003eGenuine Hayward replacement drain cap and gasket for compatible ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster and SwimPro sand filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:22px;color:#1e3a8a;\"\u003eWarranty Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Month Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eUltimate Pools is your first point of contact for compatibility verification, installation guidance, and warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHayward Drain Cap and Gasket (SX180HG)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Hayward replacement drain assembly for compatible sand filters. It includes both the drain cap and matching gasket used to seal the filter drain opening during normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SX180HG is used across select Hayward ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster and SwimPro sand filters and is also specified for Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada prior to 2005. Replacing a worn, damaged or missing drain cap and gasket helps restore proper sealing at the filter drain connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 18px;color:#0f172a;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Hayward Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for compatible Hayward and SandMaster sand filter applications.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain Cap \u0026amp; Gasket Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied as a complete replacement drain cap with matching sealing gasket.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeals Filter Drain Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelps maintain a secure seal at the drain connection during normal filter operation.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService \u0026amp; Winterization Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllows the drain opening to be accessed during filter draining, maintenance and seasonal service.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Sand Filter Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with specified ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster and SwimPro filter models.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-2005 Canadian Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada prior to 2005.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0f172a;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eCompatible with the following Hayward and SandMaster sand filter models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProSeries Sand Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e S140T, S144T, S164T, S166T, S180T, S180TC, S210T, S210TC, S210S, S220T, S220TC, S220T2, S230T, S244T, S244TC, S244T2, S244S, S270T, S270T2, S310T2, S310S, S360T2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProSeries Plus Sand Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e S311SX, S311SXV, S360SX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandMaster Sand Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e SM1906TW, SM2106TW, SM2306T, SM2506T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimPro Sand Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e SW196T, SW236T, SW256T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Filter Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada prior to 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eCompatibility may vary by production year, configuration and installation. Verify your exact model, manufacturing date and part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0f172a;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement of a worn or missing filter drain cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement of a damaged drain gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand filter draining and seasonal service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool filter winterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring the drain-port seal on compatible filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eConfirm the filter model, manufacturing date and existing drain assembly before ordering, particularly on older Canadian-made Hayward and SandMaster filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0f172a;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSX180HG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eFilter Drain Cap \u0026amp; Gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSelect Hayward ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster and SwimPro sand filters; Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada prior to 2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eFilter drain sealing, draining, maintenance and winterization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e6-Month Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 16px;color:#0f172a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the Hayward SX180HG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SX180HG includes the replacement filter drain cap and matching gasket.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich filter series use this drain cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is compatible with the listed Hayward ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster and SwimPro sand filters.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes manufacturing date matter for compatibility?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The SX180HG is specifically identified for Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada prior to 2005, so the model and manufacturing date should be verified before ordering.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the drain cap used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt seals the filter drain opening during operation and can be removed when the filter needs to be drained for servicing or winterization.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Hayward SX180HG final sale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This replacement filter part is final sale, so verify your filter model, manufacturing date and part number before ordering.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43164496461993,"sku":"SX180HG","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/2647\/4409\/files\/SX180HG.png?v=1690820919","url":"https:\/\/ultimatepools.ca\/products\/hayward-drain-cap-gasket-sx180hg","provider":"ultimatepools.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}