Waterco Paramount Skimmer Basket

Skimmer Basket to suit Waterco Paramount SP5000 Skimmer Boxes

A replacement leaf basket for the Paramount SP5000 skimmer box, which is listed in Waterco's current skimmer range. The basket sits in the skimmer under the lid and catches leaves and debris before they reach the pump strainer and pump.

The SP5000 takes a wider basket than the Waterco S75, so the two do not swap.

• Physically Stocked, unlike most "drop-shipping" websites.
• Shipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD

Product details

• Type: Pool skimmer basket (leaf basket)
• Suits: Paramount SP5000 skimmer boxes (Waterco)
• Part number: PA-505

The SP5000 Wide-Rim Rule (SP5-1.0)

The SP5000 basket is noticeably wider than the other common Waterco baskets. Check yours in under a minute:

1. Switch off and open. Switch the filter pump off and lift the skimmer lid.
2. Remove the old basket. Lift the old basket out. The SP5000 basket is a lock-down type, so turn it to release it first.
3. Measure the rim. Measure straight across the top rim, outside edge to outside edge. The SP5000 basket is about 222 to 223 mm across.
4. Check the height. The SP5000 basket is about 144 to 155 mm tall.
5. Rule out the S75. A narrower basket, about 202 to 210 mm across and about 130 mm tall, is a Waterco S75 type. See the Waterco / Nally Skimmer Basket and the Waterco Skimmer Basket (lock-down) instead.

Guide measurements

• Across the top rim: about 222 to 223 mm
• Across the base: about 150 to 155 mm
• Height: about 144 to 155 mm

Measurements for this basket type vary by a few millimetres between moulds, and depending on whether the rim, tabs or handle are included, so use them as a guide alongside the product photos.

Which basket do I need?

Cross-reference

Original equipment part number for this basket type: Waterco AXSM014 (Paramount SP5000 skimmer basket).

Other parts listed for this skimmer

• Paramount Vac Plate

Signs your skimmer basket needs replacing

• Cracks or splits in the side wall or base, letting leaves through to the pump
• Broken rim tabs or lugs, so the basket no longer sits or locks in place
• Plastic that has gone pale, chalky or brittle
• A handle that has snapped off
• The pump basket keeps filling with debris the skimmer should have caught

Before you order

• Compare your old basket with the product photos and the guide measurements above.
• Check the brand and model of your skimmer box.
• Not your skimmer? See all our pool skimmer baskets.

Confirm product is correct before ordering. Contact us if unsure.

Frequently asked questions

Which skimmers does this basket suit?
The Paramount SP5000 skimmer box, now listed in Waterco's skimmer range. Some retailers also list the SP5000 under the Swimworld and Vortex names.

Is this the same as the Waterco S75 basket?
No. The SP5000 basket is wider, about 222 mm across the top, while the S75 baskets are about 202 to 210 mm.

Is this the same as the basket in my pump?
No. A pump basket sits in the pump's strainer housing under the pump lid. A skimmer basket sits in the skimmer box at the edge of the pool. Pump baskets are listed under pump basket strainers.

What if my old basket does not match?
Send us a photo of the skimmer with the lid off, a photo of the old basket and its measurements, and we will help you find the right one. Contact us.

Common search terms: Paramount skimmer basket, Waterco Paramount skimmer basket, SP5000 skimmer basket, Paramount SP5000 basket, Swimworld skimmer basket, Vortex skimmer basket, AXSM014, PA-505, WWDG SpaPro.

This is an aftermarket replacement basket to suit Paramount SP5000 skimmer boxes. Brand names and model numbers are used for identification only.