AXV096GR | Hayward In Line Gauge for Automatic Pool Cleaners

The Hayward AXV096GR is an OEM in-line vacuum gauge designed for use with Hayward suction-side automatic pool cleaners including the Navigator, Pool Vac Plus, Pool Vac Ultra, and Pool Vac XL. The gauge connects directly in-line with the cleaner hose and measures vacuum suction pressure in inches of mercury (0–30 HG) on a 2-inch face dial, giving pool owners and service technicians an accurate, real-time reading of the suction available to the cleaner at any point in the hose. The standard rule of thumb is 1 inch of vacuum per hose section, and a reading outside this range quickly identifies whether the system has adequate suction, a flow restriction, a clogged filter, or a hose leak, eliminating the guesswork from pool cleaner troubleshooting. The AXV096GR features a 1/8-inch rear NPT connection for easy in-line installation. The gauge also cross-references Pentair part number R36006 and replaces the legacy Hayward part V096P.

Highlights

• Factory-Authorized Hayward OEM Gauge: The AXV096GR vacuum gauge is manufactured by Hayward to OEM specifications, engineered specifically for use with Hayward suction-side automatic pool cleaners including the Navigator, Pool Vac Plus, Pool Vac Ultra, and Pool Vac XL series, providing accurate suction measurement calibrated for these cleaner platforms rather than a generic industrial gauge.
• 0–30 HG Reading on a 2-Inch Dial: The large, easy-to-read 2-inch face dial measures vacuum pressure from 0 to 30 inches of mercury, providing a precise, at-a-glance suction reading directly in the cleaner hose for fast, accurate performance diagnosis whether the technician is troubleshooting a sluggish cleaner or verifying a freshly serviced suction loop.
• Removes Guesswork from Troubleshooting: Using the industry-standard benchmark of 1 inch of vacuum per hose section, the AXV096GR functions as an invaluable diagnostic tool — a reading above or below this range instantly identifies suction deficits, flow restrictions, clogged filters, air leaks, or hose problems in the cleaner system without requiring full disassembly of the cleaner and hose.
• Simple In-Line 1/8-Inch NPT Installation: The AXV096GR connects directly in-line with the cleaner hose via a 1/8-inch rear NPT fitting for quick, straightforward installation and removal, with no special tools required for routine suction testing, cleaner performance checks, or comparison readings before and after cleaner repairs.
• Cross-References Pentair R36006 and Replaces V096P: Also listed as a direct cross-reference for Pentair part number R36006 and as a replacement for the legacy Hayward vacuum gauge part number V096P, making the AXV096GR easy to confirm against multiple parts references and service documentation when sourcing the correct gauge for a specific cleaner system.