{"product_id":"fleck-brine-retaining-clip-7000-5810-12","title":"Fleck Brine Retaining Clip, 7000 5810\/12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fleck Brine Retaining Clip (FL40946) secures the brine line fitting to Fleck 7000 and 5810\/5812 control valves. Like its drain-line counterpart, this clip locks the quick-connect brine fitting firmly into the valve body so it stays put under the suction and pressure changes that occur during the brine draw and refill stages of regeneration. It is a small detail that keeps the brine side of the system tight and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a genuine Pentair Fleck component, listed under valve model 5812. Small and low-cost, it is nonetheless essential to a secure, leak-free brine connection and to the air-tight path the valve needs for proper brine draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine line retaining clip for Fleck 7000 and 5810\/5812 valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocks the quick-connect brine fitting into the valve body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Pentair Fleck part, valve model 5812\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps the brine line secure through every regeneration cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy, tool-free installation by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart to keep spares on hand for service work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA small part worth respecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the brine retaining clip is missing, brittle, or improperly seated, the brine fitting can loosen, leading to leaks, air being drawn into the line, or weak brine draw, any of which undermines regeneration and leaves you with hard water. Because the brine draw relies on suction, even a small air leak at a loose fitting can stop the valve from pulling brine effectively, so this clip plays a quiet but important role in softening performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause these clips are easy to misplace during service, can snap if over-stressed, and age over time, replacing them proactively during any work on a 7000 or 5810\/5812 valve is good practice. They cost very little compared with a service call for a leak or a no-softening complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo install, seat the brine fitting fully into its port, then slide the clip into the retaining slot until it snaps in place, and confirm by hand that the fitting cannot be withdrawn. Always bypass the valve and relieve pressure before disconnecting the brine line, and verify the clip is fully engaged before returning the system to service. For the negligible cost of a fresh clip, you protect the brine draw the entire softening process depends on, which makes keeping a few spares in your service kit an easy and worthwhile habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668808753205,"sku":"FL40946","price":3.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4950\/2261\/files\/fl40946.jpg?v=1782534041","url":"https:\/\/watersoftenerplus.com\/ja-as\/products\/fleck-brine-retaining-clip-7000-5810-12","provider":"Water Softener Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}