{"product_id":"val-pak-v38-185s-ultra-flow-pump-basket-39303500","title":"Val-Pak Ultra-Flow Pump Basket V38-185","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Benefits + Ultra-Flow Pump Fitment\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty replacement strainer basket for \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Products Ultra-Flow pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e39303500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge basket design captures leaves and debris before they reach the pump impeller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial dimensions make replacement fitment easier to verify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVal-Pak replacement designed for demanding pool pump service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVal-Pak identifies this basket specifically for the American Products Ultra Flow platform and cross-references it to OEM \u003cstrong\u003e39303500\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVal-Pak V38-185S Ultra-Flow Pump Basket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty replacement strainer basket for compatible American Products Ultra-Flow pump and trap assemblies. It replaces OEM part \u003cstrong\u003e39303500\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8-5\/8 inches high, 6-1\/2 inches across the top, and 5-1\/8 inches across the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket collects leaves, debris, and larger contaminants before they can move farther into the pump wet end. It is a practical replacement when the original basket becomes cracked, distorted, broken, or otherwise unable to contain debris properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Products Ultra-Flow pump repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Pentair\/American Products Ultra-Flow installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing OEM basket 39303500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing cracked or damaged pump baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder Ultra-Flow pump systems still in service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool professionals maintaining legacy pump equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent replacement-parts catalogs also document this basket for American Products\/Pentair Ultra-Flow and Bronze-style pump\/trap assemblies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps stop leaves and larger debris before they reach the pump impeller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cracked basket can allow debris to bypass the strainer area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect basket dimensions are important for proper seating inside the pump trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching OEM number 39303500 helps reduce incorrect replacement orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing the basket individually can keep an older Ultra-Flow pump in service without replacing unrelated components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Signs You Need This Basket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting pump basket is cracked or split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasket has become distorted and no longer seats correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenings or basket structure are physically damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebris is passing through a damaged basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal basket is missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour pump parts diagram specifies \u003cstrong\u003e39303500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVal-Pak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool Pump Strainer Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Unit Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV38-185S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster \/ Package Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV38-185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Cross-Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39303500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC \/ Barcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e811636023000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength \/ Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Products Ultra-Flow Pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Val-Pak replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVal-Pak publishes the dimensions, American Products application, 39303500 cross-reference, and U.S. country of origin. POOL360 independently confirms UPC \u003cstrong\u003e811636023000\u003c\/strong\u003e and the white configuration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVal-Pak V38-185\/V38-185S\u003c\/strong\u003e basket is designed around the American Products Ultra-Flow pump platform and replaces \u003cstrong\u003e39303500\u003c\/strong\u003e. Val-Pak lists American Products as the original manufacturer. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent pool-parts references also associate the single V38-185S basket with American Products\/Pentair Bronze and Ultra-Flow pump or trap bodies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor older equipment, verify the existing basket dimensions and \u003cstrong\u003e39303500\u003c\/strong\u003e part number rather than relying only on pump appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \/ Use Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn off electrical power to the pool pump before opening the strainer housing. Relieve system pressure as appropriate, remove the pump lid, lift out the existing basket, and clear any loose debris from the strainer housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the replacement basket into the correct position and confirm it sits properly before reinstalling the pump lid. Inspect the lid O-ring and sealing surfaces while the pump is open, and service those components separately if worn or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy with Confidence from Benchmark Pool Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Pool Supply helps customers identify older pool pump parts using \u003cstrong\u003emanufacturer numbers, dimensions, equipment families, and actual repair applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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