{"product_id":"gw9508-pool-cleaner-vacuum-skirt-part-pentair","title":"GW9508 Pool Cleaner Vacuum Skirt for Pentair Kreepy Krauly Great White GW9500 \u0026 Dorado 360151 Automatic Pool \u0026 Spa Cleaner - 2 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGW9508 Pool Cleaner Vacuum Skirt Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Flex Suction Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered from a specialized, pliable polymer that conforms to the unique contours of your pool floor, creating a tight vacuum seal to lift stubborn sand, dirt, and small debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleated \"Glider\" Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The accordion-style pleats allow the cleaner to transition smoothly over uneven surfaces, main drains, and light fixtures without getting stuck or losing suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV \u0026amp; Chemical Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured to withstand prolonged exposure to harsh pool chemicals and intense sunlight, preventing the skirt from becoming brittle, chalky, or misshapen over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebris-Trapping Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a reinforced outer rim designed to funnel leaves and larger particles toward the center suction port, ensuring a more efficient cleaning pass.\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\"\u003eGW9508\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGW9505\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vacuum skirt is a direct replacement for Pentair and Sta-Rite suction-side cleaners. Key compatible models include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Kreepy Krauly Great White:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the standard GW9500 model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Dorado:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the 360151 automatic pool and spa cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSta-Rite Great White:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for legacy Sta-Rite branded units using the GW9508 part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This skirt is the \"bristle-style\" or \"pleated\" seal that sits at the very bottom of the unit. Ensure the mounting ring on your cleaner is free of old rubber fragments before snapping the new skirt into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner Stalling on Drains:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the cleaner frequently gets hung up on main drains or floor returns, the skirt has likely lost its flexibility or \"lift.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Tears or Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any physical breach in the skirt allows suction to escape, significantly reducing the cleaner's ability to pick up debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurled or Warped Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the skirt is \"memory-set\" in a curled position, it will no longer sit flush against the pool floor, leaving streaks of dirt behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Climbing Ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e A worn skirt affects the overall hydrodynamics of the unit, often preventing it from climbing walls or navigating deep-end transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Warm Water\" Trick:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before installation, soak the new GW9508 skirt in a bucket of warm (not boiling) water for 5 minutes. This makes the material extra pliable and much easier to stretch over the mounting ring of the cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Bristles:\u003c\/strong\u003e While replacing the skirt, inspect the internal brushes\/bristles. If they are worn down to the nub, the skirt won't be able to provide the correct \"hover\" height for optimal suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the Groove:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a small brush to clear any sand or calcium buildup from the mounting groove on the cleaner body. Debris in this track can cause the skirt to pop off during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven Seating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the skirt is snapped in evenly all the way around. 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