{"product_id":"sc-pa-505","title":"Waterco Paramount Skimmer Basket","description":"\u003c!-- HASP-CANARY: SKB-1.0 \/ sc-pa-505 \/ rev 2026-09-a --\u003e\n\u003c!-- HASP fitment model: The SP5000 Wide-Rim Rule (SP5-1.0). Original HASP content. --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkimmer Basket to suit Waterco Paramount SP5000 Skimmer Boxes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP5000 takes a wider basket than the Waterco S75, so the two do not swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysically Stocked, unlike most \"drop-shipping\" websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pool skimmer basket (leaf basket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paramount SP5000 skimmer boxes (Waterco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA-505\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe SP5000 Wide-Rim Rule (SP5-1.0)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP5000 basket is noticeably wider than the other common Waterco baskets. Check yours in under a minute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch off and open.\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch the filter pump off and lift the skimmer lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the old basket.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the old basket out. The SP5000 basket is a lock-down type, so turn it to release it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the rim.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure straight across the top rim, outside edge to outside edge. The SP5000 basket is about 222 to 223 mm across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SP5000 basket is about 144 to 155 mm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRule out the S75.\u003c\/strong\u003e A narrower basket, about 202 to 210 mm across and about 130 mm tall, is a Waterco S75 type. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-581\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eWaterco \/ Nally Skimmer Basket\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-525\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eWaterco Skimmer Basket (lock-down)\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuide measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcross the top rim: about 222 to 223 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcross the base: about 150 to 155 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: about 144 to 155 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich basket do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eYour skimmer box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eBasket to order\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003ePoolrite S1800 (old style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-415\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003ePoolrite Skimmer Basket 1800 (old style)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003ePoolrite S2500, S2600 or S2700 (new style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-526\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003ePoolrite Skimmer Basket S2500, 2600, 2700 (new style)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eWaterco S75 or Nally, press-fit basket with no lock-down recesses in the rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-581\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eWaterco \/ Nally Skimmer Basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eWaterco S75 MKII, lock-down basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-525\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eWaterco Skimmer Basket (lock-down)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eParamount SP5000 (Waterco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eThis basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eBaker Hydro or Purex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-418\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eBaker Hydro \/ Purex Skimmer Basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eQuiptron (Pentair, Onga)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-414\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eQuiptron Skimmer Basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eHayward SP1088 or SP1089\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-417\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eHayward Skimmer Basket SPX 1088\/9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eSK900 or SK950 (Filtrite, Quipmaster)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-459\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eSK950 Skimmer Basket Heavy Duty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eSK1000 above ground (Filtrite, Pentair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-412\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eFiltrite SK1000 Skimmer Basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eAstralpool or Hurlcon HSB, APA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/astralpool-74577-basket\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eAstralpool \/ Hurlcon Skimmer \u0026amp; Leaf Basket 74577\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eA basket that sits under the lid of your pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #E1E3E4;\"\u003eThat is a pump basket, not a skimmer basket. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pump-basket-strainers\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003epump basket strainers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal equipment part number for this basket type: Waterco AXSM014 (Paramount SP5000 skimmer basket).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther parts listed for this skimmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sc-pa-519\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eParamount Vac Plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns your skimmer basket needs replacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracks or splits in the side wall or base, letting leaves through to the pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken rim tabs or lugs, so the basket no longer sits or locks in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic that has gone pale, chalky or brittle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handle that has snapped off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pump basket keeps filling with debris the skimmer should have caught\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare your old basket with the product photos and the guide measurements above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the brand and model of your skimmer box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot your skimmer? See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pool-skimmer-baskets\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003epool skimmer baskets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm product is correct before ordering. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e if unsure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich skimmers does this basket suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Paramount SP5000 skimmer box, now listed in Waterco's skimmer range. Some retailers also list the SP5000 under the Swimworld and Vortex names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the Waterco S75 basket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The SP5000 basket is wider, about 222 mm across the top, while the S75 baskets are about 202 to 210 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the basket in my pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pump-basket-strainers\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003epump basket strainers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my old basket does not match?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSend 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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color:#007D93;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement basket to suit Paramount SP5000 skimmer boxes. Brand names and model numbers are used for identification only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n   \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"Question\",\n     \"name\": \"Which skimmers does this basket suit?\",\n     \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The Paramount SP5000 skimmer box, now listed in Waterco's skimmer range. 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Contact us.\"\n     }\n    }\n   ]\n  },\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n   \"name\": \"The SP5000 Wide-Rim Rule (SP5-1.0)\",\n   \"description\": \"How to identify the skimmer basket for Paramount SP5000 skimmer boxes.\",\n   \"tool\": [\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"HowToTool\",\n     \"name\": \"Tape measure\"\n    }\n   ],\n   \"step\": [\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n     \"position\": 1,\n     \"name\": \"Switch off and open\",\n     \"text\": \"Switch the filter pump off and lift the skimmer lid.\"\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n     \"position\": 2,\n     \"name\": \"Remove the old basket\",\n     \"text\": \"Lift the old basket out. The SP5000 basket is a lock-down type, so turn it to release it first.\"\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n     \"position\": 3,\n     \"name\": \"Measure the rim\",\n     \"text\": \"Measure straight across the top rim, outside edge to outside edge. The SP5000 basket is about 222 to 223 mm across.\"\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n     \"position\": 4,\n     \"name\": \"Check the height\",\n     \"text\": \"The SP5000 basket is about 144 to 155 mm tall.\"\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n     \"position\": 5,\n     \"name\": \"Rule out the S75\",\n     \"text\": \"A narrower basket, about 202 to 210 mm across and about 130 mm tall, is a Waterco S75 type. 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