{"product_id":"pentairwaterpoolandspainc_500103","title":"Pentair 8 in. StarGuard Cover with Short Ring | 500103","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 8 in. StarGuard Cover w\/ Short Ring (500103) is the OEM replacement suction outlet cover designed for use with the StarGuard short ring frame configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0; color: #856404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: RING TYPE — CONFIRM BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cover is sized specifically for the short ring frame. Confirm the ring\/frame type of your existing suction cover before ordering, as StarGuard covers are not interchangeable across ring styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cover seats over the 8-inch suction outlet opening and mates with the short ring frame beneath it, maintaining the correct sump depth and outlet clearance for the StarGuard suction fitting it replaces. A cracked, faded, or missing cover should be replaced promptly to keep the suction outlet assembly properly seated and covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e500103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e8 in. StarGuard Cover w\/ Short Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eShort Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolaroo Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuction covers discolor and become brittle from UV and chemical exposure over time before they crack — inspect yours each season and replace at the first sign of yellowing, warping, or hairline cracks rather than waiting for a failure at the outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-09-01 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53960118206739,"sku":"500103","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-8-in-starguard-cover-with-short-ring-500103-1.webp?v=1788307300","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_500103","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}