Suction & Skimmer Fittings - Spas & Spa Baths

Many spa suction fittings no longer comply with the current standards requiring specific testing and flow rates to be listed. If you don't see your suction fitting here, this is the likely reason.

For new installations and re-plumbs, the use of approved suctions of the correct flow rate is required. 
A spa pump MUST have a minimum of 2 suction points (or 1 suction and skimmer) each suction having a flow rating equivalent or greater than the pump flow rate. ie combined flow rating of 2 suctions shall be at least double the pumps maximum flow rate.
Some spa suctions have differing flow ratings depending on installation method and components used.
This category will be undergoing continual change as more suctions become approved.
You must check you pump flow rate requirements when determining the correct suction type required. 
Incorrect pump/suction matching may lead to injury or death. 

Any doubts, please contact us before purchasing suction fittings or use a qualified spa technician. 

See further information below :

• A minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. Spa Suction outlets must be installed a minimum of 600mm apart, as measured from suction pipe center to suction pipe center. 
• Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid "dual blockage" by a user. 
• Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas. 
• The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the flow rating of any listed suction outlet cover installed. In the event of one suction outlet being completely blocked, the remaining suction outlets serving the system shall have a flow rating capable of the full flow of the pump(s). 
• Never use pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached. 
•Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately. 
•Two or more suction outlets per pump should be installed in accordance with latest standards.

Some spa suction fittings are available with vacuum break fittings allowing higher flow ratings - this is due to the vacuum break plumbing which, once the suction becomes blocked, will suck air from the vacuum break line / vent into the suction plumbing causing the pump to cavitate and lose suction, thus allowing a trapped person to be freed.

See our pump flow rate information page to help determine suction outlet flow requirements here



Markon Suction Body - Straight 40mm Slip

SKU: mkss0126-au

Markon straight Suction Body - suits the following chrome suction covers - sold separately: mksc0103 2 vane cover mksc0303 2 ring cover Suits 40mm pipe glued into the back. Suits 56mm hole in spa bath...

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Markon Suction Body - Tee, 40mm Slip

SKU: mkst0226-au

Markon Tee Suction Body - supplied with 1 x bung to block one port if required - suits the following chrome suction covers - sold separately: mksc0103 2 vane cover mksc0303 2 ring cover Suits 40mm pipe. Sui...

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Markon Suction Cover - 2 Vane - Chrome - Suits Stylus & others

SKU: mksc0103

Replaces the original 3 vane version used by Stylus. To remove: Locate the slightly raised bump on the outer lip of the suction cover at the base against the bath. This is the position of the locking arm...

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Markon Suction Cover only - Chrome - Low profile - Stylus and others

SKU: mksc0503

Markon low profile suction cover - chrome. 100mm OD - push click fit suction cover. Chrome is a coating applied through electrolysis to a base material such as brass or plastic. These parts are chromed plast...

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Markon Suction Cover only - Chrome - SafeFlo - Decina

SKU: mksc0403

Markon SafeFlo spa bath suction cover - chrome. 90mm OD x 8mm high Push click fit suction cover. Chrome is a coating applied through electrolysis to a base material such as brass or plastic. These p...

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Pentair Max Flow II Spa Suction Cover - Discontinued NLA

SKU: p900175ww

Discontinued / No longer Available - Replace with this suction fitting - listed here and re-plumb to suit. NB - it is a legal/safety requirement to replace the complete fitting - not just the cover. ...

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S&P Chrome plated ABS Plastic Spa Bath Suction Cover - 40mm socket

SKU: wcasf523cp

S&P Chrome spa bath suction Replaces many spa bath suctions for chrome upgrade - replaces both plastic and metal suction covers with 3 screws from S&P and Onga - 60mm thread OD S&P Supa Suction - CHROME -...

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S&P Chrome plated ABS Plastic Spa Bath Suction Cover - 47mm OD thread

SKU: wcasf480cp

S&P Chrome spa bath suction Replaces many spa bath suctions for chrome upgrade - replaces both plastic and metal suction covers with 3 screws from S&P and Onga - 40mm thread (approx 48mm OD) S&P Supa Suc...

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S&P Strip Skimmer - White - 168 LPM flow rated

SKU: wcasf080

S&P Spa Strip Skimmer - utilized on a vast number of spas for many years - most popular style used. 40mm plumbing - complete with street elbow 237mm high x 110mm wide x 25mm deep 60mm holesize require...

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S&P Supa Suction - 40mm Slip - White 192 lpm rated

SKU: wcasf523

S&P Supa Suction - White with 40mm slip fit. With a low rating for flow of 192 litres per minute, it is likely you will need at least 2 of these to suit your pumps flow rate. 85 x 100mm faceplate OD, 4...

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S&P Supa Suction - 40mm thread - White 168 lpm rated

SKU: wcasf480

S&P Supa Suction - White - 40mm BSP thread (47mm OD thread) 85mm x 100mm OD faceplate diameter, cover screws are 50mm apart Threads into 40mm BSP faucet adaptor or elbow fittings, or any other female 40m...

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S&P Timber Tub Strip Skimmer - White - 168 LPM flow rated - extended thread

SKU: wcasf080-Tub

S&P Spa / Timber Hot Tub Strip Skimmer - utilized on a vast number of spas for many years - most popular style used. 40mm plumbing connection 237mm high x 110mm wide x 25mm deep 60mm holesize required...

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Spa Bath Suction Cover Warning Label / Decal

SKU: e11050

Spa bath suction fitting warning label decal - marked with mandatory safety information Oval shape 84mm wide x 52mm high Stick either on the suction fitting or bath adjacent to the suction fitting...

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Waterway 10" RETROFIT Ultra Retro Suction Drain - Repair Replacement

SKU: ww640-2140v

Waterway 10" tru flo drain RETROFIT SUCTION / DRAIN COVER ASSEMBLY Suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Can be used to replace old or broken suct...

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Waterway 10" Tru Flo Drain Cover / Frame - Black

SKU: ww640-1901v

BLACK Waterway 10" tru flo drain cover and frame - suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Frame embedded in concrete during construction, over sump....

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Waterway 10" Tru Flo Drain Cover / Frame - White

SKU: ww640-1900v

Waterway 10" tru flo drain cover and frame - suitable for concrete swimming pool installation where a field built sump / drain setup is used. Frame embedded in concrete during construction, over sump. 279m...

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Waterway 2" Socket x 2.5" Spigot 90 Ell Adaptor

SKU: ww642-3700

Waterway 2" Socket x 2.5" spigot 90 degree elbow suction adaptor Can be used with suction fittings or any other application with a 2.5" socket to convert to 2" plumbing pipe...

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Waterway 2" threaded 90 degree elbow suction adaptor for 3.5" Suctions

SKU: ww642-4150

Waterway Plastics 90 degree Ell with 2" socket and threaded 3.5" suction adaptor. Screws over the MPT thread on Waterway 3.5" suction fittings. Also suits any other fitting with a 2" male MPT or BSP thre...

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Waterway 2" threaded 90 degree elbow suction adaptor for 5" Suctions

SKU: ww642-3730

Waterway Plastics 90 degree Ell with 2" socket and threaded 5" suction adaptor. Screws over the MPT thread on Waterway 5" suction fittings. Also fits other brands ...

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Waterway 2.5" 90 degree sweep elbow 2.5"S x 2.5"Spg

SKU: ww411-9140

Waterway 2.5" sweep elbow - socket x spigot. Suitable for suction fittings, pump connections, etc to maximise flow ...

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Waterway 2.5" Spigot x 2" Socket 90 Ell Vacuum Suction Adaptor Fitting

SKU: ww642-3700v

Waterway 2" socket x 2.5" spigot 90 degree elbow suction adaptor with 3/4" barb for vacuum relief tube connection. Vacuum relief offers greater flow rating and safety for suction fittings....

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Waterway 2.5" Spigot x 2" Socket reducing adaptor

SKU: ww642-3680

Waterway 2.5" spigot x 2" / 50mm socket reducing adaptor - can be used with 2.5" Waterway suctions to reduce to 2" plumbing. Also used with 2.5" Waterway Wye when splitting multiple suctions on swim systems...

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Waterway 3.5" Ultra Hi-Flo Suction - 605 lpm rated 1.5" Socket

SKU: ww640-3497vp

Waterway 3.5" Ultra Hi-Flo suction - White or Grey Flow rated 605 litres per minute 60mm hole size required, 94mm cover diameter, projection of 52mm into spa. Replaces all suctions with up to 60mm hole in th...

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Waterway 32" Ultra Strip Drain / Suction - for Fibreglass & Vinyl lined spas & pools - up to 1330 lpm / 352 gpm- grey

SKU: ww640-1307v

Waterway 32" Ultra Strip Drain / Suction - grey for use in fibreglass and vinyl lined pools / spas Wall mounted - flow rated at 1120 lpm with two ports Floor mounted - flow rated at 1330 lpm with two ports...

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