{"product_id":"hayward-filter-head-o-ring","title":"Hayward FILTER HEAD O RING","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ethe Hayward Filter Head O-Ring is a precision-engineered sealing component designed to create a watertight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e pressurized barrier between the filter head (or valve) and the main filter tank body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Manufactured from high-quality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e heavy-duty nitrile rubber or specialized ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this O-ring is formulated to resist the degrading effects of constant UV exposure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e heat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and the harsh chemical environment of chlorinated or salt-water pools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Its primary mechanical function is to prevent leaks at the main joint of the filtration system,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring that the pump maintains its prime and that the internal hydraulic pressure remains consistent for effective filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Over time,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the O-ring’s elastic properties allow it to compress into the seating groove,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e forming a reliable gasket that can withstand the significant expansion and contraction of the tank during various pump cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e For shipping and logistical purposes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the estimated weight of a standard Hayward Filter Head O-Ring is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"1026\" class=\"\"\u003e0.3 pounds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in its retail packaging,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e while the actual weight of the rubber ring itself is roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"1123\"\u003e0.2 pounds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44457279422575,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-23085405_eb00dc91-9db3-4c5b-9e26-bddf249553e6.png?v=1770043332","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/hayward-filter-head-o-ring","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}