{"product_id":"hayward-drain-cap-kit-sx180la","title":"Hayward Drain Cap Kit SX180LA – for ProSeries, SandMaster \u0026 SwimPro Filters","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 Drain Cap Kit - ProSeries, SandMaster \u0026amp; SwimPro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#fff;\"\u003eGenuine Hayward replacement drain cap kit with cap, gasket and screen for compatible sand filters manufactured after 2005.\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 Kit (SX180LA)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Hayward replacement drain assembly for compatible ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster, SwimPro and VL Series sand filters. The kit includes the drain cap, gasket and screen required for the filter drain connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SX180LA is intended for compatible Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada after 2005. It provides the components needed to restore the drain assembly for normal operation, maintenance, draining and seasonal winterization.\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 sand filter drain assemblies.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Drain Cap Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes the cap, gasket and screen required for the compatible drain connection.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Proper Sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included gasket helps create a secure seal at the filter drain opening.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Winterization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllows the drain connection to be serviced when draining or winterizing the filter.\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 models.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #dbeafe;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-2005 Canadian Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecified for compatible Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada after 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 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, S210SV, S220T, S220TC, S220T2, S230T, S244T, S244TC, S244T2, S244SV, S270T, S270T2, S310T2, 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\u003eVL Series Sand Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible VL Series applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Filter Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada after 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 damaged or missing filter drain cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement of the drain gasket and screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine sand filter maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter draining and seasonal winterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring the drain assembly on compatible post-2005 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 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;\"\u003eSX180LA\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 Kit\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\u003cli\u003eScreen\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, SwimPro and VL Series sand filters; Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada after 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 SX180LA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SX180LA kit includes the drain cap, gasket and screen.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich filter series use the SX180LA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is compatible with the listed Hayward ProSeries, ProSeries Plus, SandMaster and SwimPro models, along with compatible VL Series applications.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the manufacturing date matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The SX180LA is specifically identified for compatible Hayward and SandMaster pool filters manufactured in Canada after 2005.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the drain kit used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt seals the drain opening during normal operation and provides the components needed when draining the filter for service or winterization.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Hayward SX180LA final sale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This replacement filter kit is final sale, so verify the filter model, manufacturing date and required 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":42174104469673,"sku":"SX180LA","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/2647\/4409\/files\/SX180LA.png?v=1689893368","url":"https:\/\/ultimatepools.ca\/products\/hayward-drain-cap-kit-sx180la","provider":"ultimatepools.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}