Broad Equipment Selection
AFRAS covers multiple pool-system categories, helping customers source equipment and components for circulation, plumbing, controls, and repair applications.
AFRAS Pool & Spa Equipment
Practical Equipment for the Systems Behind the Pool
Equipment • Plumbing • Replacement
Built Around Everyday Pool Equipment Applications
AFRAS offers pool and spa equipment for circulation, plumbing, water control, drainage, maintenance, and repair applications. From pumps and valves to drain covers, fittings, controls, motors, and replacement components, the lineup covers many of the practical products used throughout residential and professional pool systems.
Circulation
Plumbing
Water Control
Repair
Product Coverage
What AFRAS Covers
01
Pumps
Equipment for pool circulation, water movement, and applicable replacement pump installations.
02
Valves
Diverter, check, and water-control components for directing and managing flow throughout pool plumbing.
03
Drains & Returns
Drain covers, return fittings, and related components for suction and return-side pool applications.
04
Controls & Motors
Electrical, motor, and equipment-control products for applicable pool and spa equipment installations.
05
Replacement Parts
Service and replacement components for maintaining and repairing existing pool equipment and plumbing.
One Brand • Multiple Applications
AFRAS products can be used across new installations, equipment replacements, plumbing repairs, and ongoing pool-system maintenance, giving homeowners and pool professionals access to equipment and service components across multiple categories.
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Equipment System Guide
Build Your AFRAS System
AFRAS products span multiple areas of the pool equipment system. From moving water and controlling flow to managing suction, return plumbing, equipment controls, and replacement components, the lineup can support both complete installations and individual equipment repairs.
Pool Equipment Flow
Circulation → Control → Return
01
Circulation
Pool Pumps
Move water through the pool's circulation and equipment system.
02
Water Control
Valves
Direct, isolate, or manage water flow throughout pool plumbing.
03
Backflow Control
Check Valves
Help maintain intended flow direction within compatible plumbing systems.
04
Suction & Return
Drains & Fittings
Connect water intake and return points to the circulation system.
05
Equipment Control
Controls & Motors
Support operation and applicable control of pool equipment.
06
Service
Replacement Parts
Restore existing equipment with model-appropriate service components.
New Installation
Build Around the Plumbing System
Select pumps, valves, fittings, controls, and related equipment around the required flow and plumbing configuration.
Equipment Upgrade
Replace Individual Components
Existing pool systems can often be upgraded one component at a time when connection size and equipment compatibility are verified.
Repair
Service What Is Already Installed
Replacement components can help restore operation without unnecessarily replacing an entire pool equipment system.
System Selection
Exact equipment should be selected around plumbing size, flow requirements, electrical requirements, installation configuration, and compatibility with the existing pool system.
Circulation Equipment
AFRAS Pool Pumps
AFRAS pool pumps support circulation, water movement, replacement, and utility applications throughout residential and professional pool systems. The correct pump should be selected around the plumbing configuration, required flow, electrical service, and existing equipment.
Circulation • Replacement • Utility
Keep Water Moving Through the System
The pool pump is the driving force behind circulation. It moves water through the suction plumbing, filtration equipment, heating and sanitation components, and back to the pool through the return system. AFRAS pump options can support new installations, replacement projects, and applicable water-transfer needs.
Application
Pool Circulation
Project
Pump Replacement
Additional Use
Water Movement
Pump Selection
What to Confirm Before Choosing a Pump
01
Plumbing Size
Confirm the existing suction and discharge connection sizes before selecting a replacement pump.
02
Flow Requirements
Pump output should be appropriate for the pool volume, plumbing system, filtration equipment, and other connected components.
03
Electrical Service
Verify the required voltage and electrical configuration before installing or replacing a pool pump.
04
Installation Footprint
Replacement pumps should be checked for overall dimensions, port orientation, and equipment-pad fit.
05
Existing Equipment
Filters, heaters, sanitation systems, valves, and automation should be considered when selecting the circulation pump.
New Equipment
Build Around System Demand
Select the pump around required circulation, plumbing size, and the equipment connected to the system.
Replacement
Match More Than Horsepower
Connection size, voltage, dimensions, plumbing orientation, and hydraulic requirements all matter when replacing an existing pump.
Installation
Verify the Complete System
Confirm compatibility with the existing filter, heater, sanitation equipment, valves, controls, and plumbing before installation.
Plumbing & Flow Control
AFRAS Valves & Check Valves
Valves determine where water moves, when it moves, and which equipment receives flow. AFRAS valve and check-valve options support pool plumbing applications ranging from equipment isolation and water routing to one-way flow control and equipment protection.
Pool Plumbing Flow Control
Route • Isolate • Control • Protect
Water Flow
01 / ROUTING
Diverter Valves
Direct water between different plumbing paths, equipment, suction sources, returns, or pool and spa circuits.
02 / DIRECTION
Check Valves
Allow flow in the intended direction while helping reduce reverse flow through compatible pool plumbing.
03 / SERVICE
Isolation Valves
Shut off selected plumbing sections to support maintenance, equipment servicing, or changes to system operation.
04 / CONTROL
Automated Valve Applications
Compatible valve configurations may be incorporated into automated pool and spa plumbing systems when properly selected.
Water Routing
Diverter Valve
Use a diverter-style valve when the system needs to manually or automatically direct water between different plumbing paths. Common applications include selecting suction sources, changing return paths, isolating equipment, or switching between pool and spa operation.
One-Way Flow
Check Valve
Use a check valve when water should move freely in one direction while helping prevent unwanted reverse flow. Correct orientation and sizing are critical for proper operation.
Step 01
Confirm Pipe Size
Match the valve to the plumbing connection size used by the existing or new pool system.
Step 02
Identify Valve Function
Determine whether the application requires routing, isolation, one-way flow, or automation.
Step 03
Check Flow Direction
Check valves must be installed in the correct direction relative to normal system water flow.
Step 04
Verify Compatibility
Confirm plumbing configuration, pressure requirements, actuator compatibility when applicable, and installation space.
Suction-Side Components
Drain Covers & Suction Components
Drain covers and suction-side components form part of the path that moves water from the pool toward the circulation equipment. Correct fit, dimensions, mounting configuration, and system compatibility are especially important when selecting replacement components.
Suction • Drainage • Replacement
Match the Suction Component to the Exact Application
Drain covers, suction fittings, and related components should not be selected by appearance alone. The existing outlet, dimensions, mounting pattern, flow requirements, and intended application should all be confirmed before replacement.
Important
Confirm the exact drain or suction-outlet requirements before ordering or installing a replacement component.
Replacement Checklist
What to Verify Before Ordering
01
Overall Size
Measure the existing component and confirm the required outside dimensions before selecting a replacement.
02
Mounting Pattern
Confirm screw spacing, mounting points, and the existing outlet configuration rather than relying on visual similarity.
03
Outlet Application
Identify whether the part is being used with a floor drain, wall suction outlet, or another compatible suction application.
04
Flow Requirements
The selected component should be appropriate for the hydraulic requirements and configuration of the pool system.
Suction-Side Water Path
Step 01
Pool Water
Water begins in the pool before entering the circulation system.
Step 02
Suction Outlet
Drain and suction components provide the transition into the suction-side plumbing.
Step 03
Suction Plumbing
Plumbing carries water from the pool toward the equipment pad.
Step 04
Pool Pump
The circulation pump creates the water movement through the suction-side system.
Replacement Guidance
Do not substitute a drain cover or suction component based only on approximate dimensions or appearance. Verify the exact application, mounting configuration, dimensions, flow requirements, and installation requirements before replacement.
Return-Side Plumbing
Pool Fittings & Returns
Fittings connect the individual sections of a pool plumbing system, while return components provide the final transition that sends circulated water back into the pool. AFRAS plumbing components can support new installations, equipment replacements, return-side repairs, and other compatible pool plumbing applications.
Completing the Return-Side System
Equipment → Plumbing → Pool
Return Flow Path
01
Equipment Outlet
Treated and circulated water leaves the equipment system and enters the return-side plumbing.
02
Plumbing Fittings
Fittings connect pipe sections, equipment, valves, and transitions throughout the return plumbing.
03
Return Line
The return plumbing carries circulated water from the equipment pad back toward the swimming pool.
04
Equipment Operation
Pump Controls & Electrical Components
Pump controls and electrical components help manage how pool equipment receives power and operates. AFRAS control-related products can support applicable pump installations, replacements, service projects, and equipment-control applications where the electrical requirements of the system are properly matched.
Power • Control • Operation
The Electrical Side of Pool Circulation
A pool pump depends on more than the hydraulic system around it. Voltage, electrical supply, switching, motor requirements, and control configuration all influence how the equipment operates. Replacement electrical components should be selected around the requirements of the exact pump, motor, and installation.
Input
Electrical Supply
Control
Switching
Drive
Motor
Output
Pump Operation
Before Selecting
Confirm the Electrical Requirements
01
Voltage
Confirm the voltage required by the pump, motor, control, or replacement component before installation.
02
Motor Requirements
Match control components to the electrical and operating requirements of the exact motor being used.
03
Control Type
Determine whether the application requires basic switching, timing, speed control, or another compatible operating method.
04
Existing Wiring
Existing electrical service, wiring, protection, and control configuration should be reviewed before replacement.
05
Equipment Compatibility
Verify that the control or electrical component is appropriate for the specific pump, motor, and pool equipment application.
Replacement
Existing Pump Controls
Replace damaged or worn control components only after confirming the electrical specifications of the existing system.
Motor Service
Electrical Motor Components
Applicable service components should be matched to the exact motor and operating configuration.
Equipment Setup
Pump Operation
Controls can help determine when and how compatible pool equipment operates within the circulation system.
Installation
Verify Before Wiring
Electrical ratings, installation requirements, and equipment documentation should be confirmed before connection.
Electrical Installation
Do not select electrical components by appearance alone. Voltage, current requirements, wiring configuration, motor compatibility, control method, and applicable electrical requirements should all be verified for the exact installation.
Motor & Pump Service
Motors & Mechanical Components
Motors and mechanical components provide the drive, sealing, alignment, and rotating assemblies behind pool pump operation. AFRAS replacement components can support applicable pump repairs, motor replacements, and mechanical service projects when matched to the exact equipment configuration.
01
Drive Component
Pool Pump Motors
Replacement motors provide the mechanical drive needed to turn the pump assembly. Motor selection should be based on frame, voltage, horsepower or total horsepower, speed, shaft configuration, and pump compatibility.
Match the motor to the exact pump and mechanical configuration,
not horsepower alone.
02
Hydraulic Component
Impellers & Rotating Parts
Impellers and related rotating components transfer motor power into water movement. Correct sizing and compatibility are important when replacing these parts during pump repair.
Verify the pump model, motor rating, and exact impeller or
rotating assembly before replacement.
03
Sealing Components
Shaft Seals, O-Rings & Gaskets
Mechanical seals and elastomer components help separate the wet side of the pump from the motor and maintain watertight joints between pump components.
Seal kits and O-rings should be matched to the exact pump family
and service application.
04
Pump Structure
Mechanical Pump Components
Diffusers, seal plates, hardware, housings, and related components help maintain internal alignment and proper hydraulic operation within compatible pump assemblies.
Similar-looking mechanical parts may not be interchangeable
between different pump models.
Motor Replacement
Confirm the Motor Label
Verify voltage, frame, horsepower, service factor, speed, and other motor specifications before ordering.
Mechanical Repair
Identify the Pump Model
The pump model and parts breakdown are usually the best starting point when identifying internal replacement components.
Seal Service
Replace Wear Components
Shaft seals, O-rings, and gaskets are common service items during motor and mechanical pump repairs.
Compatibility
Match the Complete Assembly
Motor, impeller, seal plate, seals, and wet-end components must work together as a compatible pump assembly.
Practical Pool Equipment
Why Choose AFRAS?
AFRAS brings together equipment, plumbing components, motors, controls, and service parts across multiple areas of the pool system. That broad product coverage can make the brand useful for both complete equipment projects and targeted replacement work.
Equipment • Plumbing • Repair
One Lineup Across Multiple Parts of the Pool System
Rather than focusing on only one equipment category, AFRAS products span circulation, water control, suction and return plumbing, motors, electrical components, and replacement parts. This makes the lineup useful for equipment replacements, plumbing repairs, system upgrades, and new installations.
AFRAS System Coverage
Pumps → Valves → Plumbing → Controls → Motors → Service Parts
Useful for Repair Projects
Replacement components can support targeted repairs where the complete pool system or entire equipment assembly does not necessarily need to be replaced.
Residential & Professional Use
The product range can support homeowners replacing individual components as well as pool professionals working on service, maintenance, and equipment installations.
Built Around Practical Pool Needs
Pumps, valves, fittings, drain components, motors, and controls address the everyday mechanical and plumbing needs found throughout pool equipment systems.
Building New?
Select components around the complete pool system.
Replacing Equipment?
Match size, specifications, and existing connections.
Making a Repair?
Identify the exact equipment and replacement component first.
Applications
Perfect For
The AFRAS lineup spans equipment, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and replacement categories, making it useful for projects ranging from a single component repair to larger equipment-pad upgrades.
Repair • Replace • Upgrade • Install
Built Around Real Pool Equipment Projects
Not every project requires replacing an entire pool system. AFRAS products can support individual repairs, equipment replacements, plumbing changes, and broader installation projects when each component is properly matched to the application.
01
Equipment Repairs
Replace worn or failed components while keeping compatible portions of the existing pool equipment system in service.
02
Pump Replacements
Replace existing circulation equipment after confirming plumbing size, electrical requirements, hydraulic needs, and installation dimensions.
03
Plumbing Upgrades
Update valves, check valves, fittings, returns, and related components when modifying or servicing pool plumbing.
04
New Equipment Pads
Incorporate applicable pumps, valves, fittings, controls, and related components into new pool equipment installations.
05
Service Professionals
Useful for technicians and pool professionals sourcing equipment and service components across multiple areas of the pool system.
06
Homeowners Replacing Existing Components
A practical option for homeowners who have identified the equipment or component they need and can verify the required size, specifications, and compatibility.
Repair
Replace What Failed
Service individual components when the remaining equipment is compatible and in usable condition.
Upgrade
Improve the Existing System
Update pumps, plumbing, valves, controls, or other equipment without necessarily rebuilding the entire equipment pad.
Install
Build Around Compatibility
New installations should be designed around plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, and equipment requirements.
Replacement Reference
Compatibility & Replacement Guide
A replacement component should match the requirements of the equipment and plumbing already installed. Use the existing model, specifications, dimensions, connection type, and application as the starting point before selecting an AFRAS replacement.
Replacement Selection Process
Identify → Measure → Verify → Replace
01
Identify
Existing Equipment
Find the manufacturer, model, part number, or equipment family whenever possible.
02
Measure
Physical Size
Confirm dimensions, pipe size, mounting points, frame, flange, or other physical requirements.
03
Connect
Connection Type
Verify threaded, slip, flange, union, electrical, or other applicable connection requirements.
04
Verify
Specifications
Check flow, voltage, motor specifications, materials, ratings, or other application-specific requirements.
05
Compare
AFRAS Replacement
Compare the candidate AFRAS product against the verified requirements of the existing installation.
06
Confirm
Complete Fit
Confirm the complete application before removing or replacing the existing component.
Pumps
Equipment & Parts Support
Not Sure Which AFRAS Product Fits Your System?
Matching pool equipment and replacement components often requires more than finding a similar-looking part. Pump specifications, plumbing size, valve configuration, electrical requirements, dimensions, and existing equipment can all affect compatibility. Our team can help you narrow down the right AFRAS product before you order.
Pump Replacement
Valve & Plumbing Matching
Parts Identification
Equipment Compatibility
Need Help?
Have your existing model, part number, or equipment information available when possible.
Frequently Asked Afras Questions
AFRAS offers a broad range of pool and spa equipment, including pumps, calves, check valves, drain covers, fittings, returns, motors, controls, and replacement components. The valves, drain covers, fittings, returns, motors, controls, and replacement components. The lineup is designed to support both new installations and repair or replacement projects.
Start by identifying the exact model, part number, connection size, dimensions, and specifications of the component being replaced. Similar looking pool parts are not always interchangeable, so compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.
In some applications, yes, but a replacement pump should be matched by more than horsepower alone. Plumbing size, voltage, flow requirements, port orientation, dimensions, and compatibility with the existing filtration and equipment system, shoudl all be checked.
A diverter valve is used to direct or isolate water flow between different plumbing paths. A check valve is designed to allow water top move in one direction while helping prevent reverse flow. The correct valve depends on the plumbing function required.
Drain cover and suction components should be selected by the exact application, dimensions, mounting configuration, flow requirements, and compatibility with the existing suction outlet. Do not choose a drain cover based on appearance or approximate size alone.
Verify the exact pump and motor information first. Important details can include voltage, frame, horsepower or total horsepower, speed, shaft configuration, impeller, seal plate, shaft seal, and pump model. These components need to work together as a compatible assembly.
yes. AFRAS products can support individual repairs, pump replacements, plumbing upgrades, equipment pad projects, and other applicable new installations. The exact product should always be selected around the requirements of the compatible assembly.
Have the existing model number, part number, equipment label, plumbing size, voltage, dimensions, and photos of the current installation available when possible. This makes it much easier to identify the correct replacement and avoid compatibility issues.