{"product_id":"skimlite-pole-guide-fitting-381b","title":"Skimlite Pole Guide Fitting | 381B","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Skimlite 381B is a genuine replacement guide fitting designed to keep Skimlite telescopic pool poles operating smoothly and accurately. The guide fitting sits within the outer pole section and aligns the inner pole as it slides through during extension and retraction, preventing wobble, lateral play, and misalignment that can develop as poles age and wear through regular professional use. Available in black, the 381B is part of Skimlite's \"Replace with Confidence\" replacement parts program, which reflects the brand's commitment to user-serviceable pole designs that can be maintained and repaired rather than fully replaced. Manufactured in the USA by Skimlite Manufacturing, Inc. — a third-generation company producing professional pool maintenance equipment since 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Skimlite Replacement Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 381B is a factory-authorized guide fitting manufactured by Skimlite to exact OEM specifications, ensuring a precise fit and restoring proper telescoping function to compatible Skimlite pool poles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Wobble \u0026amp; Lateral Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e The guide fitting aligns the inner pole section within the outer pole during extension and retraction, preventing the looseness and side-to-side movement that commonly develops in high-use telescopic poles over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Skimlite's User-Serviceable Pole Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skimlite engineers all of their poles to be fully serviceable in the field — the 381B allows pool service professionals and homeowners to replace a worn guide fitting quickly and cost-effectively without purchasing an entirely new pole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Color for a Consistent Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 381B black colorway is designed to match Skimlite's black pole series, maintaining a clean, professional appearance after replacement without mismatched hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA Since 1954:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured by Skimlite Manufacturing, Inc., a third-generation, American-made brand trusted by pool service professionals for over 70 years for quality, durability, and reliable replacement parts support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skimlite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51671088234784,"sku":"381B","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/3326\/9536\/files\/dpmSkimlitePoleGuideFitting381B_2.jpg?v=1779129537","url":"https:\/\/discountpoolmart.com\/products\/skimlite-pole-guide-fitting-381b","provider":"Discount Pool Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}