Caretaker 99 High-Flow Threaded Pop-Up Head (Charcoal Gray) | 4-9-434

Caretaker 4-9-434: High-Flow Threaded Pop-Up Head in Charcoal Gray

The Caretaker 4-9-434 is a Charcoal Gray high-flow threaded pop-up head for legacy Caretaker threaded floor fittings. Choose this replacement when your existing collar is in good condition and matches the head connection. During a cleaning cycle, water from the in-floor system raises the head and directs a jet across the pool surface to move debris along the planned cleaning path.

High-flow configuration: The installed nozzle is bonded into the head. Do not try to remove it or substitute a different insert.

Product Details

Check Fit Before Ordering

• Match part number 4-9-434, the Charcoal Gray color and the connection style to your existing installation.
• Threaded heads and bayonet heads use different locking connections. Confirm the fitting itself rather than relying only on the age of the pool.
• Keep the high-flow configuration only where the pool's cleaning plan calls for it. Increasing nozzle flow can affect the other heads on the same zone.

Recommended Tool and Head Service

For head removal and installation, we recommend the HammerTech Solutions All Metal Caretaker Tool | HTS-Caretaker. It can be used by hand or attached to a standard pool pole, making it useful for reaching submerged heads. The tool is sold separately.

Shut off the pump and prevent an automatic restart before servicing. Make sure the head is fully down and the tool is engaged. Legacy threaded heads release clockwise; do not use the bayonet removal direction. Inspect the head, collar and nozzle for trapped debris. Do not force a stuck head or damaged collar.

Common Questions

Does this include a nozzle?

Factory-installed high-flow nozzle; bonded in place and not removable.

Will this fit every Caretaker system?

No. Match the fitting style, part number and nozzle configuration. Older threaded heads and bayonet heads are not interchangeable.

Why is my head not cleaning properly?

A blocked nozzle, debris in the collar or inadequate flow to the cleaning zone can affect operation. Check the owner's manual before assuming the head needs replacement; a problem affecting several heads may be elsewhere in the system.

Support Documents

The owner's manual provides general system operation and troubleshooting. Its quarter-turn head illustrations show bayonet heads; use the clockwise removal direction for the older threaded fitting described above.

See the PDF Downloads section for the documents listed below.

• Caretaker Owner's Manual — Operation & Troubleshooting
• Jandy In-Floor Overview — Pages 20–23

Product Videos

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• Pentair Warranty
  
• A&A (Pentair In-Floor) Warranty
  
• Fluidra Warranty (Zodiac / Jandy / Polaris / Caretaker)
  
• Paramount Warranty
  
• BlueSquare Warranty
  
• Hayward Warranty
  
• All Other Manufacturer Warranties
  

Note: Warranty coverage, registration, and service terms are provided directly by the manufacturer. Please review the details carefully to ensure proper understanding of coverage and claim procedures.