Pool Skimmer & Pump Strainer Basket in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) is used for catching leaves, hair and debris in the skimmer and pump pot before they reach the pool or spa pump impeller. The alloy gives superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids and is essentially non-magnetic, with a practical service limit of approx. +550 °C continuous.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
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| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
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| Service temperature | approx. +550 °C continuous |
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| Corrosion characteristic | Superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids |
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Specifications of Pool Skimmer & Pump Strainer Basket Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Size | Top diameter (mm) | Depth (mm) | Hole diameter (mm) | Material |
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| Pump 150 | 150 | 180 | 3.0 | SS316 perforated |
| Skimmer 200 | 200 | 140 | 4.0 | SS316 perforated |
| Spa 120 | 120 | 120 | 2.5 | SS316 perforated |
Where 316L Stainless Steel Pool Skimmer & Pump Strainer Basket Is Used
- Pool builders: stainless upgrades to brittle plastic baskets.
- Spa & hot tub makers: pump strainers.
- Commercial & public pools: heavy-duty baskets for high debris loads.
- Water features & fountains: pump strainers.
Ordering Pool Skimmer & Pump Strainer Basket in 316L Stainless Steel
- Size: Match the pump pot or skimmer well.
- Holes: 2.5–4 mm perforation.
- Material: SS316 for chlorinated and salt-water pools.
Mistakes to Avoid with Pool Skimmer & Pump Strainer Basket
- Using SS304 in a salt pool, which pits.
- Running the pump dry after cleaning.
