{"product_id":"autotrol-turbine-assy","title":"Autotrol Turbine Assy","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your Autotrol valve metering water accurately with this genuine Pentair Turbine Assembly. The turbine is the flow-sensing element inside the valve, spinning as water passes through and feeding usage data to the control electronics so the system knows precisely when to regenerate. For demand-initiated softeners that regenerate based on actual water consumption rather than a fixed clock, a healthy turbine assembly is absolutely essential to efficient operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, a turbine can wear at its bearing, bind from scale buildup, or become fouled with sediment and iron. When that happens, the meter under-counts or over-counts the water used, and the softener responds by regenerating too early, too late, or not when it should. The visible symptoms are familiar: hard water breakthrough mid-week, salt being consumed faster than expected, or a unit that seems to lose track of household demand. Installing a fresh turbine assembly restores precise flow measurement and brings both salt and water usage back in line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Pentair Autotrol turbine assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Autotrol valve model 278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: flow sensing and water metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports demand-initiated regeneration accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 0.20 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon wear part for metered Autotrol valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause metering accuracy underpins the entire efficiency promise of a demand-initiated system, the turbine is one of the first components a technician should check when a metered softener stops tracking usage correctly. It is a relatively simple part to access and swap, which is why many installers keep a spare on the truck for service calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm your valve is a model 278 so the turbine geometry matches your flow passage and sensor. While the valve is open, it is also worth inspecting the turbine cavity for debris or scale and clearing it, so the new turbine spins freely from day one. With accurate metering restored, your Autotrol-equipped softener returns to dependable, efficient, demand-based regeneration. A clean, freely spinning turbine is also quieter and more efficient, so restoring it not only fixes metering accuracy but helps the whole valve run the way it did when the system was new. When you do replace the turbine, take a moment to flush the valve cavity and check the surrounding o-rings, since debris and worn seals often travel with metering trouble and are easiest to address while the valve is already open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668756586549,"sku":"AT1033444","price":56.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4950\/2261\/files\/at1033444.jpg?v=1782532379","url":"https:\/\/watersoftenerplus.com\/en-as\/products\/autotrol-turbine-assy","provider":"Water Softener Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}