O-rings are essential components to practically all water treatment devices and systems. Without a proper seal, these systems would leak, preventing water from travelling from point A to point B and damaging sensitive components in the process.
Tips for replacing an O-ring in a water treatment system
Replacing an O-ring is as simple as opening your treatment system, removing the old O-ring, and replacing it with the new one. When replacing a seal in a water treatment system or pump, ensure there is no power flowing to the system and all water supplies have been shut off. While replacing an O-ring is a simple task, installing the new seal incorrectly can cause leaks and potentially damage your treatment system. Even though O-rings come in all shapes and sizes, changing them is an easy process in most cases. The only tools you may need are a flathead screwdriver or other sharp metallic tool to pry off the old O-ring and whatever tools you need to access the inside of your system, such as a filter housing wrench. The new O-ring is dropped into a groove that provides feedback as to whether the O-ring is fully seated or not. You may need to lubricate your O-ring slightly to ensure a proper installation. Before lubricating an O-ring, ensure that the lubricant and O-ring material are not incompatible, such as Vaseline and rubber. Do not attempt to run your system if you are not certain that the new O-ring is installed correctly.
