{"product_id":"waterway-542-3240-basket-assembly-with-handle-for-renegade-vinyl-liner-fiberglass-in-ground-skimmers","title":"Waterway Basket Assembly with Handle for Renegade Vinyl Liner \u0026 Fiberglass In-Ground Skimmers 542-3240","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWaterway 542-3240 Basket Assembly with Handle for Renegade Vinyl Liner \u0026amp; Fiberglass In-Ground Skimmers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Waterway 542-3240 Basket Assembly with Handle is a replacement skimmer basket used with compatible Waterway Renegade vinyl liner and fiberglass in-ground pool skimmers. This basket helps collect leaves, debris, and larger particles before they enter the pump and filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis replacement basket includes the handle assembly for easier removal during routine skimmer cleaning. It is used when the original basket is cracked, warped, missing, clogged, or no longer seating correctly in the skimmer body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenuine Waterway replacement skimmer basket assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: 542-3240\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes basket and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible Waterway Renegade skimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsed with select vinyl liner and fiberglass in-ground skimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHelps trap leaves and debris before they reach the pump basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhite plastic construction where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplacement for worn, cracked, warped, or missing skimmer baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWaterway\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e542-3240\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSkimmer Basket Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBasket with Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmer Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eRenegade\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWhite where specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eReplacement basket for compatible Waterway Renegade vinyl liner and fiberglass in-ground skimmers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible Waterway Renegade vinyl liner in-ground skimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible Waterway Renegade fiberglass in-ground skimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSkimmer assemblies specifically calling for Waterway part number 542-3240\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNot the same as Waterway 519-3240 gunite skimmer basket unless the existing skimmer or parts diagram confirms compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplacing a cracked or damaged skimmer basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplacing a missing skimmer basket handle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRestoring proper debris collection in a Waterway Renegade skimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReducing debris load before water reaches the pump basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRoutine pool service replacement for worn skimmer baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTurn off the pool pump before removing or replacing the skimmer basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the skimmer lid and lift out the old basket using the handle if present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClean leaves, debris, and sediment from the skimmer well before installing the new basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConfirm the new basket seats flat in the skimmer body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReinstall the skimmer lid before restarting the pool pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck pump operation after installation to confirm proper water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterway-542-3240-basket-assembly-with-handle-for-renegade-vinyl-liner-fiberglass-in-ground-skimmers\"\u003eWaterway 542-3240 Basket Assembly with Handle for Renegade Vinyl Liner \u0026amp; Fiberglass In-Ground Skimmers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadeskimmerweirdoorassembly5509950wwp5509950\"\u003eWaterway 550-9950 Renegade Skimmer Weir Door Assembly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadeskimmerlidmountingringwithinsertwhite5196420wwp5196420\"\u003eWaterway 519-6420 Renegade Skimmer Lid Mounting Ring with Insert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadeskimmernewvacuumplatewhite5196480r1wwp5196480r1\"\u003eWaterway 519-6480-R1 Renegade Skimmer Vacuum Plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadeskimmerfloatvalvewhitegunitevinylandfiberglass5426200wwp5426200\"\u003eWaterway 542-6200 Renegade Skimmer Float Valve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadevinyllinerskimmersquarecollarwhite5199510wwp5199510\"\u003eWaterway 519-9510 Renegade Vinyl Liner Skimmer Square Collar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadestandard1piecefiberglassonlyskimmer2socketroundlidwhite5408620wwp5408620\"\u003eWaterway 540-8620 Renegade Fiberglass In-Ground Pool Skimmer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterwayrenegadeguniteskimmerbasketassemblywithhandlewhite5193240wwp5193240\"\u003eWaterway 519-3240 Renegade Gunite Skimmer Basket Assembly with Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmpty the skimmer basket regularly to maintain proper water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInspect the basket for cracks, warping, broken handle tabs, or damaged ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplace the basket if it no longer seats correctly in the skimmer body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep the skimmer weir door moving freely for proper surface skimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck the pump basket after heavy debris loads, storms, or pool cleanups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Waterway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657293988156,"sku":"542-3240","price":19.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3280\/9276\/files\/waterway-basket-assembly-with-handle-for-renegade-vinyl-liner-fiberglass-in-ground-skimmers-542-3240-skimmer-basket-8342851.jpg?v=1791960128","url":"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/waterway-542-3240-basket-assembly-with-handle-for-renegade-vinyl-liner-fiberglass-in-ground-skimmers","provider":"Aqua Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}