Hayward Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe | SX160QA
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About This Item
OEM Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe for Hayward Sand Filters
The Hayward Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe (SX160QA) is the OEM replacement lateral manifold assembly for compatible Hayward sand filter systems. This assembly provides the complete internal collection structure — center pipe and lateral arms together — allowing you to restore full filtration function in a single replacement rather than sourcing components individually.
What It Does
The lateral assembly sits at the base of the sand filter tank and collects filtered water after it has passed through the sand bed. The center pipe channels that collected water up and out of the filter to return to the pool. A damaged or cracked lateral allows sand to pass into the pool return line; replacing this assembly restores proper filtration and eliminates sand carry-over.
Specifications
| Hayward Part Number | SX160QA |
| Description | Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe |
| Channel | Open Line |
| UPC | 610377054454 |
Poolaroo Pro Tip
When replacing a lateral assembly, inspect the filter tank's internal hub seat and any remaining undamaged laterals before closing the tank. Sand filter laterals typically fail from age or debris impact — if multiple laterals show cracking or brittleness, replacing the full assembly now avoids a second teardown shortly after. Verify your filter model number against Hayward's parts diagram for your specific unit before ordering to confirm SX160QA is the correct assembly for your tank.
