Hayward FILTER ELEMENT LOCATOR

The Hayward Filter Element Locator is a vital structural guide designed to ensure the precise alignment and stability of cartridge elements within the filter tank. Injection-molded from a high-impact, chemically inert polymer, this component sits at either the base or the top of the filter manifold assembly, featuring recessed channels or raised hubs that securely "lock" the open ends of the filter cartridges into their correct vertical positions. Its primary mechanical function is to prevent the elements from shifting, tilting, or vibrating during high-flow operation, which ensures that water is forced evenly through the filtration media rather than bypassing it through gaps in the assembly. By maintaining this rigid orientation, the locator helps protect the internal standpipe and manifold from mechanical stress and ensures a watertight seal at the cartridge gaskets. Engineered to withstand the constant pressure and the corrosive environment of chlorinated or salt-water pools, it is a durable part that maintains the hydraulic efficiency of the entire filtration system. For shipping and logistical purposes, the estimated weight of the Hayward Filter Element Locator is approximately 1.2 pounds in its retail protective packaging, while the actual dry weight of the plastic locator itself is roughly 0.8 pounds.