{"product_id":"haywardlargehydrostreameyeballinletfitting112mip34eyeopeningdarkgraysp1418dgrhppsp1418dgr","title":"Hayward Large Hydrostream Eyeball Inlet Fitting, 1-1\/2\" MIP, 3\/4\" Eye Opening, Dark Gray | SP1418DGR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward SP1418DGR Hydrostream Large Directional Flow Inlet (Gray) — 1-1\/2\" MIP x 3\/4\" Eyeball Opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Hayward \u003cstrong\u003eSP1418DGR\u003c\/strong\u003e is an OEM \u003cstrong\u003eHydrostream large directional flow inlet fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e with an\n    \u003cstrong\u003eextended flange\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" adjustable eyeball opening\u003c\/strong\u003e. It installs at the pool wall return to\n    let you aim the return stream for better circulation and fewer dead spots. This version is finished in \u003cstrong\u003egray\u003c\/strong\u003e to match\n    gray\/darker return trim and pool finishes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional 3\/4\" eyeball\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you aim return water where you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended flange\u003c\/strong\u003e for a cleaner, wider face coverage at the wall fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2\" MIP\u003c\/strong\u003e threaded connection (fits common 1-1\/2\" female return adapters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDurable pool-grade plastic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs (Quick Reference)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePart Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSP1418DGR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eType: \u003cstrong\u003eHydrostream Large Directional Inlet\u003c\/strong\u003e (extended flange)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInlet Connection: \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2\" Male Pipe Thread (MIP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutlet \/ Orifice: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" adjustable eyeball opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eColor: \u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCommon Reasons to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCracked, brittle, or sun-damaged return face\/eyeball components\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEyeball won’t hold direction or the retaining ring is stripped\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReturn fitting damaged during service or remodel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUpgrading to a gray finish to match pool trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVerify your wall return accepts a \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2\" MIP\u003c\/strong\u003e threaded inlet fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHand-tighten and align—avoid overtightening plastic threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAim returns to improve circulation (often angled slightly downward and across the pool, depending on layout and skimmer location).\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\/search?q=SP1418\"\u003eHayward SP1418 Series Hydrostream Inlets (search)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/search?q=SP1419DBLK\"\u003eHayward SP1419DBLK (Black, 3\/4\" Eyeball) (search)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/search?q=SP1419DGR\"\u003eHayward SP1419DGR (Gray, 3\/4\" Eyeball) (search)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/search?q=return%20fitting%20eyeball%203%2F4\"\u003e3\/4\" Eyeball Return Fittings (search)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/search?q=pool%20return%20gasket%20o-ring\"\u003eReturn Fitting Gaskets \u0026amp; O-Rings (search)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrush around the return opening regularly to prevent debris and scale buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf the eyeball gets stiff, remove and rinse out sand\/grit before reinstalling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep water chemistry balanced to reduce calcium scaling that can restrict the opening over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf overall return flow seems weak, check the pump basket and filter condition first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797881639087,"sku":"SP1418DGR","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6415\/2239\/files\/hayward-large-hydrostream-eyeball-inlet-fitting-1-12-mip-34-eye-opening-dark-gray-sp1418dgr-miscellaneous-6543649.jpg?v=1777068683","url":"https:\/\/freshized.com\/products\/haywardlargehydrostreameyeballinletfitting112mip34eyeopeningdarkgraysp1418dgrhppsp1418dgr","provider":"Freshized","version":"1.0","type":"link"}