{"product_id":"pentair-starguard-suction-cover-500108","title":"Pentair StarGuard Suction Cover 500108 – 8\" White with Long Ring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ups-product-desc\" style=\"max-width: 100%; color: #1f2937; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\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;\"\u003eMain Drain Suction Cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 30px; color: #fff;\"\u003ePentair 8\" StarGuard Suction Cover with Long Ring - White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #fff;\"\u003ePentair 8\" white StarGuard main drain suction cover with long ring, 15.35 sq. in. of open flow area and listed flow rates of 144 GPM floor and 112 GPM wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003e1-Year 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\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair StarGuard Suction Cover with Long Ring (500108)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8\" round white main drain cover designed for compatible residential inground pool and spa suction outlet installations. StarGuard main drains are designed to comply with applicable suction outlet safety standards and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool \u0026amp; Spa Safety Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarGuard design provides \u003cstrong\u003e15.35 square inches of open area\u003c\/strong\u003e for water flow. This model has a listed floor flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e144 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e and wall flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e112 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, while applications limited to a water velocity of 1.5 ft\/sec through the grate allow flow rates up to 72 GPM. NSF 50 certification also permits use in applicable commercial installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #dbeafe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Round Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite StarGuard suction cover with an 8\" round main drain configuration and long ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #dbeafe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15.35 Sq. In. Open Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarGuard provides 15.35 square inches of open area for water flow through the cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #dbeafe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e144 GPM Floor Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListed flow rate for an approved floor installation is 144 gallons per minute.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #dbeafe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e112 GPM Wall Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListed flow rate for an approved wall installation is 112 gallons per minute.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #dbeafe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVGB Safety Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarGuard complies with provisions of ANSI\/APSP 16-2011 as required by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool \u0026amp; Spa Safety Act.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #dbeafe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNSF 50 Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNSF 50 certification allows the StarGuard cover to be used in applicable commercial installations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eThis StarGuard configuration should be matched to an installation requiring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" round StarGuard suction cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite cover configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong ring configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow rating appropriate for the specific floor or wall installation\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 and part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- APPLICATION --\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\u003eCompatible residential inground pool suction outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible inground spa suction outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor-mounted main drain applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall-mounted suction outlet applications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003eSelect the correct StarGuard configuration for the existing suction outlet and confirm the required flow rating and installation orientation before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 24px; 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; height: 523.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e500108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003eStarGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003eMain Drain Suction Cover with Long Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e8\" Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e15.35 sq. in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor Flow Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e144 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Flow Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e112 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow at 1.5 ft\/sec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003eUp to 72 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003eCompatible Installations Requiring an 8\" StarGuard Cover with Long Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003eANSI\/APSP 16-2011; Virginia Graeme Baker Pool \u0026amp; Spa Safety Act\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003eNSF 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 47.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #1d4ed8; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatepools.ca\/products\/hayward-turbocell-s3-tcells315-salt-chlorination-cell-15k-gallons\"\u003e500100\u003c\/a\u003e - Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e1-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; height: 23.7969px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; height: 23.7969px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #1d4ed8; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/2647\/4409\/files\/Pentair_StarGuard_Manual.pdf?v=1788904670\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Product Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this StarGuard suction cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an 8\" round white StarGuard suction cover supplied in the long ring configuration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the flow ratings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specified maximum flow ratings are 144 GPM for floor installations and 112 GPM for wall installations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 72 GPM rating refer to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere water velocity through the grate is limited to 1.5 feet per second, the StarGuard cover allows a flow rate of up to 72 GPM.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this StarGuard cover be used commercially?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied specifications identify NSF 50 certification and approval for applicable commercial applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I verify before replacing a suction cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfirm the existing suction outlet, cover diameter, long-ring configuration, mounting requirements and required flow rating before ordering. Suction outlet covers are safety-critical components, and this item is final sale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45258066690217,"sku":"500108","price":62.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/2647\/4409\/files\/500108_2.png?v=1739379726","url":"https:\/\/ultimatepools.ca\/products\/pentair-starguard-suction-cover-500108","provider":"ultimatepools.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}