Flotide/MEGA - Pre-filter Strainer Basket with Handle for SS Pool Pump - 7009350

Flotide/MEGA – Pre-filter Strainer Basket with Handle for SS Pool Pump

This is the genuine Flotide/MEGA replacement strainer basket with integrated handle for the Flotide/MEGA SS series pool and spa pump. Seated inside the pump’s pre-filter trap, it intercepts leaves, hair, and other coarse debris before they can reach the impeller or filter media, keeping your circulation system running freely and efficiently.

Compatibility

Designed as an exact-fit replacement for Flotide/MEGA SS series pool pumps — including the SS 050 and SS 075 models. The basket must be oriented correctly on installation: the large opening faces the pipe connection port between the internal ribs, and the trap lid will not seat properly if the basket is reversed, making incorrect fitting easy to detect.

Why Genuine Matters

A worn, cracked, or ill-fitting basket allows debris to bypass the pre-filter and pass directly to the impeller and sand or cartridge filter, accelerating wear and risking pump failure. This genuine Flotide/MEGA part is precision-moulded to match the exact dimensions and rib profile of the SS pump trap body, ensuring a secure fit and reliable debris capture every time.

Maintenance & Cleaning

The Flotide/MEGA SS pump manual identifies basket inspection and cleaning as the only routine maintenance required. To service it, stop the pump, isolate the valves, release system pressure, then unscrew the trap lid counter-clockwise. Lift out the basket by its handle, flush all mesh openings clear with water, and refit with the large opening aligned toward the pipe connection port before replacing the lid hand-tight.