{"product_id":"zodiac-diaphragm-retaining-ring-for-baracuda-pool-cleaners-w81600","title":"Zodiac Diaphragm Retaining Ring for Baracuda Pool Cleaners | W81600","description":"\u003c!--\nSEO TITLE:\nZodiac W81600 Diaphragm Retaining Ring | Baracuda Cleaner Part\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION:\nGenuine Zodiac W81600 diaphragm retaining ring for select Baracuda pool cleaners including G2, G3, G4, Ranger, Wahoo and 1500 models. 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The W81600 helps secure the cleaner's diaphragm\n      within the cassette assembly for proper positioning and operation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003ePart # W81600\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003ePool Cleaner Replacement Part\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge atb-badge-orange\"\u003eIn-Ground \u0026amp; Above-Ground Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- AEO INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Zodiac W81600?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eZodiac W81600\u003c\/strong\u003e is a replacement\n    \u003cstrong\u003ediaphragm retaining ring\u003c\/strong\u003e used in the cassette assembly of several\n    Zodiac and Baracuda suction pool cleaners. It is the ring that helps retain the\n    diaphragm in its proper position. This part is used on select\n    \u003cstrong\u003ein-ground and above-ground cleaner models\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"atb-section-title\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-grid\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"atb-icon\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eDirect Replacement Part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Designed as replacement part number \u003cstrong\u003eW81600\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatible\n          Zodiac and Baracuda pool cleaner assemblies.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"atb-icon\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eSecures the Diaphragm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Fits within the cleaner's cassette assembly and helps keep the diaphragm\n          correctly positioned during operation.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"atb-icon\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eMultiple Cleaner Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Used on multiple Baracuda suction cleaner families, including select\n          in-ground and above-ground models.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"atb-section-title\"\u003eCompatible Zodiac \u0026amp; Baracuda Pool Cleaners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-fitment\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eCleaner Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eW81600 Fitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBaracuda G2\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eIn-Ground Suction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBaracuda G3\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eIn-Ground Suction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBaracuda G4\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSuction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eZodiac Ranger\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAbove-Ground Suction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eZodiac Wahoo\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAbove-Ground Suction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBaracuda 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAbove-Ground Suction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eZodiac Zoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSuction Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd class=\"atb-check\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eYes — this part can be used on an in-ground cleaner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Although W81600 is commonly found in parts diagrams for above-ground cleaners,\n      it is also used on compatible in-ground Baracuda cleaners such as the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eG2 and G3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fitment is determined by the cleaner model rather\n      than simply whether the swimming pool is in-ground or above-ground.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"atb-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable class=\"atb-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZodiac \/ Baracuda\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW81600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePart Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDiaphragm Retaining Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSuction-Side Pool Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSelect in-ground and above-ground Zodiac \/ Baracuda cleaners\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 Retaining Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT PART RELATIONSHIP --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"atb-section-title\"\u003eRetaining Ring vs. Diaphragm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-callout atb-callout-orange\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e W81600 is the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eretaining ring only\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not the cleaner diaphragm and it\n      is not the compression ring. These components are separate replacement parts.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable class=\"atb-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eW81600\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDiaphragm Retaining Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eW81710\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAbove-Ground Cassette Diaphragm used on applicable cleaner models\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eW74000\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCompression Ring used on applicable cleaner models\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQs \/ AEO --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"atb-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"atb-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Zodiac W81600 used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The W81600 is the diaphragm retaining ring used inside the cassette\n          assembly of compatible Zodiac and Baracuda suction-side pool cleaners.\n          It helps retain the diaphragm in the correct position.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"atb-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan W81600 be used on an in-ground Zodiac pool cleaner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. W81600 is used on compatible in-ground cleaners including the\n          Baracuda G2 and G3, in addition to several above-ground cleaner models.\n          Compatibility is based on the cleaner model, not solely on the type of pool.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"atb-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes W81600 include the diaphragm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          No. W81600 is the retaining ring only. The diaphragm is a separate\n          component and should be ordered separately when replacement is required.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"atb-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs W81600 the same thing as a gasket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          No. W81600 is specifically identified as a\n          \u003cstrong\u003ediaphragm retaining ring\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are looking for another\n          seal, gasket, compression ring, or diaphragm, confirm the cleaner model\n          before ordering.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"atb-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes W81600 fit the Zodiac Ranger?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. W81600 is the diaphragm retaining ring shown in the Zodiac Ranger\n          cleaner assembly.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"atb-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I make sure W81600 fits my cleaner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"atb-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Check the model name or model number on your Zodiac or Baracuda pool\n          cleaner and compare it with the compatibility information above. If you\n          are unsure, contact Aqua Terra Backyard with your cleaner model before\n          ordering.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SUPPORT --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"atb-support-box\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Pool cleaner parts can look very similar between models. 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