Sidewinder GOLD Replacement Unit (for PLGTZVAGOLD, 8 in reach)
Which reach do I order?
If the unit you are replacing is marked PLGTZVAGOLD, yes: same 8 in reach, 7 rpm motor and switch, and it plugs into the pinned cable already on the machine. Any other mount wants the ZVA8 Sidewinder. Not sure? Send two photos through the contact page.
| Your situation | Pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Replacing the skimmer on an existing PLGTZVAGOLD installation | ZVA8-08.GOLD (this unit: 8 in reach, 115 V, 7 rpm, switch; pinned cable not included) | $429 |
| Any other machine or mount | ZVA8 Sidewinder, 8 to 101 in reach | from $398 |
Reach is measured from the mounting surface down to the coolant, not the tank depth. Not sure? Send us two photos and we will tell you.
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Ships: In stock: ships in 1 business day from Ohio
- Fits the PLGTZVAGOLD mount only; the pinned electrical cable from the original installation is reused, not included
- Reach: 8 in from the mounting surface down to the coolant
- Fluid: water-soluble coolant, synthetic or semi-synthetic, up to 86 F (30 C); not for straight oil
- Removal rate: about 1 quart of tramp oil per hour, running continuously
Lifetime warranty on the skimmer, made in Ohio. Wear parts such as belts, tubes and wipers are not covered. How it works
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Replacement skimmer unit for the PLGTZVAGOLD: 8 in reach, 115 V, 7 rpm motor with switch. Note: the pinned electrical cable is not included. Standard-mount shops want the ZVA8 Sidewinder instead. Lifetime warranty on the skimmer; the tube is a wear part.
Will it fit, which one, and what does it cost?
Everything a shop needs to pick the right unit and order it today.
Will it fit?
- Fits the PLGTZVAGOLD mount only; the pinned electrical cable from the original installation is reused, not included
- Reach: 8 in from the mounting surface down to the coolant
- Fluid: water-soluble coolant, synthetic or semi-synthetic, up to 86 F (30 C); not for straight oil
- Removal rate: about 1 quart of tramp oil per hour, running continuously
- Motor: 7 rpm, 115 V 60 Hz, continuous duty, with on/off switch
Which model?
| Your situation | Pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Replacing the skimmer on an existing PLGTZVAGOLD installation | ZVA8-08.GOLD (this unit: 8 in reach, 115 V, 7 rpm, switch; pinned cable not included) | $429 |
| Any other machine or mount | ZVA8 Sidewinder, 8 to 101 in reach | from $398 |
Price, delivery, warranty
- Delivery: In stock: ships in 1 business day from Ohio
- Made in: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Buying more than four? Ask for volume pricing.
Questions shops ask before they order
Is this the right replacement?
If the unit you are replacing is marked PLGTZVAGOLD, yes: same 8 in reach, 7 rpm motor and switch, and it plugs into the pinned cable already on the machine. Any other mount wants the ZVA8 Sidewinder. Not sure? Send two photos through the contact page.
Does the cable come with it?
No. The pinned electrical cable stays with the machine and is reused.
How long does the tube last?
Tubes are a wear part; life depends on oil load and runs from months to years. Replacement tubes are stocked and ship fast.
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