The Pentair 356174Z Strainer Pot Kit is the genuine OEM wet end housing for the IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP pool pump, supplied in almond to match the factory finish. This is the section that holds the strainer basket and traps debris before it reaches the impeller.
⚠️ Check Horsepower and Colour
This kit fits the 1.5 HP IntelliFlo3 VSF in almond. The 3.0 HP pump uses 356175Z, and the black 1.5 HP version is 356346Z. None of these are interchangeable — confirm both horsepower and colour before ordering.
What's Included
This is a complete kit, not a bare housing. It ships with:
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Strainer pot (item 33)
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Strainer basket — 074162Z (item 30)
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Lid assembly, almond — 356172Z (item 31)
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Lid o-ring — 356189Z (item 32)
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Drain plug o-ring — 192115Z (item 34)
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Drain plug, almond — 071131Z (item 35)
Key Features
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Genuine Pentair OEM: Correct moulding and thread geometry for the IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP volute.
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Complete assembly: Basket, lid, both o-rings and drain plug all included — no need to source them separately.
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Transparent lid: Lets you check basket loading without opening the pump.
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Almond finish: Matches the factory IntelliFlo3 pump colour.
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Chemical and UV resistant: Built for chlorinated water, sun exposure and continuous suction load.
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Targeted repair: Replaces a cracked or leaking strainer pot without replacing the whole pump.
Specifications
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Part Number: 356174Z
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Type: Strainer pot kit (wet end housing)
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Fits: Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF and IntelliPro3 1.5 HP pumps
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Colour: Almond
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Diagram Reference: Item 33 (includes items 30, 31, 32, 34, 35)
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Black 1.5 HP Version: 356346Z
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3.0 HP Version: 356175Z
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Alternate Part Numbers: 35-102-3194, PUR-101-3269
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Brand: Pentair (Genuine OEM)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fit my 3.0 HP IntelliFlo3?
No. The 3.0 HP pump requires 356175Z. Confirm the horsepower on your pump label before ordering.
My pump is black, not almond. Is this the right kit?
No. The black 1.5 HP version is 356346Z. This kit is almond, and the lid and drain plug it contains are almond as well.
Does it include the basket, lid and o-rings?
Yes — all of them. See the full contents list above. This is what distinguishes the kit from buying a bare strainer pot.
Does it fit IntelliPro3 pumps?
Yes. The IntelliFlo3 and IntelliPro3 share the same wet end parts at matching horsepower.
When does a strainer pot need replacing?
Usually after cracking from freeze damage or over-tightening, persistent leaks at the lid seat that a new o-ring will not fix, or a warped sealing surface.
Who should install it?
A qualified pool professional. The pump must be isolated and drained, and the wet end unbolted from the volute.
