Pentair Sta-Rite C108-33PZ 5 in Pump Strainer Basket C10833PZ

The strainer basket in your pump's suction trap is the last line of defense before leaves and grit reach the impeller. The Pentair C108-33PZ (part C108-33PZ) is the genuine 5 in. strainer basket for Sta-Rite Max-E-Glas and Dura-Glas pumps, with the wire carry handle that makes it easy to lift out for emptying. A cracked basket or a broken handle lets debris bypass the trap — swapping in the factory basket restores full protection and keeps flow up.

🚩 PRO TIP: Never run the pump without its strainer basket in place, even "just for an hour." Debris that reaches the impeller can crack it or jam it solid, turning a basket replacement into a pump rebuild.

PRODUCT FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:

• Brand: Pentair Sta-Rite
• MPN: C108-33PZ (base part C108-33P)
• Type: Pump Strainer Basket (Suction Trap Basket)
• Size: 5 in. trap
• Handle: Wire carry handle
• Compatibility: Pentair Sta-Rite Max-E-Glas and Dura-Glas pumps with the 5 in. suction trap
• UPC: 788379734824
• Weight: 0.2688 lb

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• How do I confirm this is the right basket for my pump? Match the part number molded on your old basket — C108-33P — and check that your trap is the 5 in. size used on Max-E-Glas and Dura-Glas pumps. The similar C8-58PZ fits a different trap generation.
• What does the Z at the end of C108-33PZ mean? The Z is Pentair's retail-packaging suffix; the C108-33PZ is the same genuine Sta-Rite basket as the C108-33P.
• How often should the basket be emptied? Check it weekly in season — a basket packed with leaves starves the pump of water, drops filter pressure performance, and can run the pump dry.

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