Hayward SX180DA Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe Replacement for Hayward Sand Filters | Compatible with Select Models | Pool & Spa Maintenance Parts

Last winter we were in the middle of health issues and our pump and filter didn't get "winterized". Starting up the pool this spring, we quickly found out something had gone bad. Sand was being dumped into the pool. With the high cost of a new filter, hubby decided to take it apart and see if he could easily figure out what was wrong.After opening and taking out the sand, he saw this "lateral assembly" was shattered.He went to Haywards website and found the part number and searched Amazon.We do not know price comparison direct from company versus ordering on Amazon. But since we have free prime shipping, we ordered here to get it quicker!He put in the new one and no more sand dumping into the pool.Fairly easy and fairly inexpensive fix.It seems same quality as original.Came in a Hayward box, so assuming this is an OEM part.