Hayward AXV096GR In Line Gauge for Automatic Pool Cleaners

Designed as an OEM diagnostic tool for Hayward suction-side automatic pool cleaners including the Navigator, Pool Vac Plus, Pool Vac Ultra, and Pool Vac XL, the Hayward AXV096GR is an in-line vacuum gauge that gives pool owners and service technicians a direct, accurate view into the cleaner's suction loop. The gauge installs in-line with the cleaner hose and measures vacuum suction pressure in inches of mercury (0–30 HG) on a 2-inch face dial, providing a real-time suction reading at whatever point in the hose the gauge is connected. The industry standard rule of thumb is 1 inch of vacuum per hose section, and any reading that falls outside that range quickly points to the underlying issue — inadequate suction, a flow restriction somewhere in the system, a clogged filter, or a hose leak — turning a guess-and-check troubleshooting session into a targeted repair. The AXV096GR uses a 1/8-inch rear NPT connection for straightforward in-line installation. It also cross-references Pentair part number R36006 and replaces the legacy Hayward part V096P.

Highlights

• Hayward OEM Vacuum Gauge: Manufactured by Hayward to OEM specifications and tuned specifically for use with Hayward suction-side automatic pool cleaners including the Navigator, Pool Vac Plus, Pool Vac Ultra, and Pool Vac XL series, the AXV096GR delivers accurate vacuum readings for these cleaner platforms rather than the rough approximation a generic industrial gauge would provide.
• Clear 0–30 HG Dial Face: A large, easy-to-read 2-inch dial face displays vacuum pressure across a 0 to 30 inches of mercury range, allowing the operator to scan the gauge at a glance and confirm exactly how much suction is reaching the cleaner end of the hose without squinting or doing mental conversions in the middle of a service job.
• Targets the Real Cause of Cleaner Issues: Compared against the industry-standard benchmark of approximately 1 inch of vacuum per hose section, a reading from the AXV096GR instantly differentiates between suction supply problems, in-line flow restrictions, clogged filters, air leaks, and hose damage, which dramatically shortens the time required to diagnose underperforming suction-side cleaners.
• Threaded 1/8-Inch NPT In-Line Connection: The gauge connects directly in-line with the cleaner hose using a 1/8-inch rear NPT fitting, enabling quick, straightforward installation and removal without specialty tools and allowing the technician to take readings at multiple points along the hose to localize the source of a suction issue.
• Cross-References Other Common Part Numbers: The AXV096GR is also confirmed as a direct cross-reference for Pentair part number R36006 and as a replacement for the legacy Hayward vacuum gauge part V096P, so customers shopping by any of those references can confidently confirm they are landing on the correct in-line vacuum gauge for their suction-side cleaner system.