{"product_id":"discontinued-o-ring-3-16x3-1-8x3-1-2","title":"Discontinued - O-Ring, 3\/16x3-1\/8x3-1\/2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Autotrol O-Ring measures 3\/16 x 3-1\/8 x 3-1\/2 and is a genuine Pentair replacement seal for Autotrol 268 series control valves. Note that this part is discontinued; it is listed here for reference and for service situations where keeping an existing valve in operation is the goal. For technicians maintaining older Autotrol equipment, having the correct seal specification on record is valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO-rings are small but critical components in any control valve, forming the watertight seals that prevent leaks and internal bypass between passages. Over years of service, rubber seals can harden, compress, or crack, leading to drips, weeping connections, or a loss of valve performance during regeneration. Replacing a worn O-ring with the correct size restores a proper seal and extends the service life of the valve without the cost of a full replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring dimensions: 3\/16 x 3-1\/8 x 3-1\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Autotrol 268 series control valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Pentair \/ Autotrol replacement part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores watertight sealing inside the valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus: discontinued, reference listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: approximately 0.01 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen servicing an Autotrol-based water softener or filter, using the correct seal size is essential for a leak-free repair that holds up under pressure. Because this O-ring is discontinued, technicians maintaining older Autotrol 268 valves should confirm availability and consider current equivalent seals where appropriate. Proper seal maintenance is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to keep a control valve performing reliably for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though it is a discontinued item, documenting the exact O-ring specification helps technicians source a suitable replacement and keep older Autotrol 268 valves in service rather than scrapping otherwise functional equipment. When rebuilding a control valve, it is good practice to replace all seals at once and lubricate them with a manufacturer-approved silicone grease to ensure smooth operation and a lasting seal. Careful attention to these small parts is what keeps water softeners and filters running leak-free for many years. Maintaining a record of seals like this one, along with their dimensions and valve compatibility, helps any service shop keep legacy softeners and filters running reliably long after the original parts are formally retired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668753506357,"sku":"AT1010429","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4950\/2261\/files\/at1010429.jpg?v=1782532332","url":"https:\/\/watersoftenerplus.com\/pl-eu\/products\/discontinued-o-ring-3-16x3-1-8x3-1-2","provider":"Water Softener Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}