{"product_id":"pentair-a-a-quikskim-gray-venturi-pool-skimmer-with-foam-bonding-lug-504302","title":"Pentair A\u0026A QuikSkim Gray Venturi Pool Skimmer with Foam \u0026 Bonding Lug | 504302","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair A\u0026amp;A QuikSkim 504302 Venturi Powered Pool Skimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to provide strong surface skimming by using the pool’s \u003cstrong\u003ereturn-water pressure to create a Venturi vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the skimmer to remove floating debris while reducing its dependence on traditional pump suction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e504302 configuration features a gray skimmer body, gray ring and lid, Protecta Foam, and an integrated bonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pentair specifically identifies 504302 as the bonding-lug version of its gray-body\/gray-lid QuikSkim assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003ePentair A\u0026amp;A OEM QuikSkim\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003e504302\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenturi-powered skimming technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray ring and lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003eProtecta Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003ebonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses existing return-water pressure to create strong surface-skimming action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces reliance on pump suction for skimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps dedicate more pump suction to the pool's main drain and cleaning system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks especially well with variable-speed pump systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable pool-grade construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for professional pool construction and renovation applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair states that QuikSkim uses return water rather than pump suction to create its skimming action, helping optimize overall circulation-system efficiency. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePentair \/ A\u0026amp;A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuikSkim®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e504302\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenturi Powered Pool Skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLid Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtecta Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonding Lug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwimming Pool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkimming Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenturi \/ Return-Water Powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC \/ Barcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e818965019773\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e13 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e13\" × 19\" × 20\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow QuikSkim Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional skimmers primarily depend on suction from the circulation pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eQuikSkim works differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eReturn water entering the skimmer creates a \u003cstrong\u003eVenturi effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a strong vacuum that pulls surface debris toward and into the skimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis design allows more pump suction to remain available for other parts of the circulation system, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain drains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-floor cleaning systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuction cleaning circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall pool circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair describes QuikSkim as particularly effective when paired with a \u003cstrong\u003evariable-speed pump\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGray Body, Ring \u0026amp; Lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePart \u003cstrong\u003e504302\u003c\/strong\u003e is the complete \u003cstrong\u003egray-body \/ gray-ring \/ gray-lid configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis color combination is an excellent choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray pool decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern pool designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarker coping and hardscape finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair offers QuikSkim in several body and lid color combinations, so checking the complete part number is important when matching an existing installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProtecta Foam Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis configuration includes \u003cstrong\u003eProtecta Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is used during the construction process to help protect the skimmer assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair categorizes 504302 under its \u003cstrong\u003eQuikSkim Complete with Protecta Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBonding Lug Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA major distinction with \u003cstrong\u003e504302\u003c\/strong\u003e is the included \u003cstrong\u003ebonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair's ordering chart distinguishes between QuikSkim configurations without the lug and equivalent models supplied \u003cstrong\u003ewith a bonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the gray-body\/gray-lid version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e505302\u003c\/strong\u003e – without bonding lug\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e504302\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003ewith bonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes 504302 the appropriate choice when the pool installation requires the factory bonding provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eEnergy-Efficient Circulation Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause QuikSkim uses existing return-water flow to generate its skimming action, it can reduce the amount of direct suction that must be dedicated to the skimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair identifies energy optimization as one of the primary benefits of the QuikSkim design. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis can be especially advantageous when building a system around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable-speed pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-floor cleaning systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy-efficient pool designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance circulation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat is Pentair 504302?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e504302 is the Pentair A\u0026amp;A QuikSkim Venturi-powered skimmer with a gray body, gray ring\/lid, Protecta Foam, and bonding lug.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes 504302 include the lid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the complete gray-body configuration with a \u003cstrong\u003egray ring and lid\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it include Protecta Foam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it include a bonding lug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bonding lug is one of the primary differences between \u003cstrong\u003e504302 and 505302\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's the difference between 504302 and 505302?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth use a gray body with gray ring\/lid and Protecta Foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e504302 — includes bonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e505302 — version without the bonding lug\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs QuikSkim a normal suction skimmer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNot exactly. It uses \u003cstrong\u003eVenturi-powered return water\u003c\/strong\u003e to create its primary skimming action rather than relying exclusively on pump suction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes it work well with variable-speed pumps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Pentair specifically notes that QuikSkim works effectively in conjunction with variable-speed pump systems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat color is 504302?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray body with gray ring and gray lid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54645114863926,"sku":"504302","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/1167\/9798\/files\/MSdApmnNMOyUc3OAyfsObRwkSMNR4eBOoBLTLCA7pxE0a-lpbgIgyX2BX0Gg-7kCRE2Yhq0zDoye-pH9weWi7LVKJRePw6wUcN49wyBwitMstE_YsqMDOBH0txu_aUoMnDn9Pci-ZdRzM-udZnH-k7N_p_sLkI3kLaVBVeexJxP-MmeL6jvUBEz.jpg?v=1790274170","url":"https:\/\/poolsupplydepot.net\/products\/pentair-a-a-quikskim-gray-venturi-pool-skimmer-with-foam-bonding-lug-504302","provider":"Pool Supply Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}