{"product_id":"lifetime-warranty-universal-pool-cleaner-hose-weight-w83247-for-zodiac-baracuda-mx8-mx6-hayward-navigator-pool-vac-pentair-kreepy-krauly-cleaners-replaces-x70105-k12054-k12454-pack-of-4","title":"[Lifetime Warranty] W83247 Universal Pool Cleaner Hose Weight - For Zodiac Baracuda MX8, MX6, Hayward Navigator Pool Vac \u0026 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Cleaners - Replaces X70105, K12054, K12454 | Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eW83247 Universal Pool Cleaner Hose Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Buoyancy Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to provide the necessary ballast to prevent your pool cleaner hose from floating too high, ensuring the cleaner head maintains consistent contact with the pool floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Snap-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a flexible, heavy-duty plastic clip that easily snaps onto standard 1.5-inch (38mm) vacuum hoses without requiring tools or hose disassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical-Resistant Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from high-grade, UV-stabilized polymer that resists degradation from sun exposure and high concentrations of chlorine or salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead-Encapsulated Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The weight is fully enclosed within the plastic housing to prevent lead leaching into the pool water, protecting both the swimmers and the pool chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be easily slid along the length of the hose to fine-tune the \"balance\" of the cleaner, helping it navigate deep ends and shallow tanning ledges effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eW83247\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX70105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK12054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK12454\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis universal weight is designed to fit the standard 1.5-inch hoses used by the industry's leading automatic suction-side cleaners:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac \/ Baracuda:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits MX8, MX8 Elite, MX6, G3, G4, and Alpha models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHayward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with Navigator, Pool Vac Ultra, and Pool Vac V-Flex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePentair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits Kreepy Krauly, Great White, and Lil' Shark cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Hoses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with almost any corrugated suction hose with a 1.5\" diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner Head Floating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleaner keeps popping off the floor or doing \"wheelies,\" indicating the hose is pulling it upward due to insufficient weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCracked Plastic Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer shell has become brittle and cracked, which can lead to the weight falling off or the internal lead core being exposed to the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLost Tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e The clip has stretched out and no longer stays securely in one place on the hose, sliding around during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor Pattern Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your cleaner misses large spots of the pool, it often means the hose isn't weighted correctly, causing it to \"kink\" or stay in a fixed loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 12-36 Inch Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e For most cleaners, place the first weight approximately 12 to 15 inches from the cleaner head. Space the remaining weights about 2 to 3 feet apart as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn on the pump and watch the cleaner. If the \"tail\" of the hose is floating too high and kinking, add a weight. 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