Hayward SX240Z2 Air Tube - 32 inch

What This Part Is Used For
The Hayward SX240Z2 is an air tube listed as 32 inch for compatible Hayward sand filters. It is an internal tube used within the filter assembly where an air line or air relief function is required. This component is located inside the filter and is accessed during internal service.

Why This Part Matters
If the air tube is cracked, missing, or misrouted, the filter may trap air and behave inconsistently during startup and operation. Air issues can show up as surging returns, noisy operation, or difficulty stabilizing flow after service. Replacing the correct air tube helps restore normal internal function and reduces nuisance air problems. It is often replaced during a rebuild when internal components are already exposed.

Key Features and Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: SX240Z2
• Air tube for compatible Hayward sand filters
• Length: 32 inch
• Internal filter component used during service and rebuilds
• Replacement part for damaged or missing air tube assemblies

Installation and Fitment Guidance
Open the filter only after shutting down the pump and relieving all pressure. Route the tube as originally installed so it does not kink or interfere with internal components. Confirm by manufacturer part number before ordering.

About the Hayward Brand
Hayward manufactures a complete lineup of residential pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, automation controls, cleaners, chlorination systems, and service parts. Their sand filters are widely installed and supported with internal replacement components to extend equipment life. This compatibility helps technicians service filters efficiently without replacing the entire tank. Hayward parts are widely supported in the pool industry.

Common Service Context
Techs typically replace air tubes when a filter repeatedly traps air after service or when the internal tube is found brittle and cracked during a sand change. It is often identified when returns surge with air and the filter will not stabilize normally after startup.