This is the genuine Kripsol seal panel gasket (r\u00e9f\u00e9rence RKS 160.A \/ RPUM0016.02R) for the Koral and Epsilon pool pump families. The seal panel gasket seats between the pump body and the diffuser panel, maintaining a watertight barrier that prevents recirculation and pressure loss inside the wet end. This pack contains 10 individual gaskets, sold as a workshop quantity so you can service multiple units or keep spares on the shelf.<\/p>\n
The gasket forms the static seal between the diffuser\/panel assembly and the pump volute. Without an intact seal here, water bypasses the impeller rather than being forced through the hydraulic circuit, resulting in a measurable drop in flow rate and head pressure. A failed or compressed gasket is one of the most common causes of unexplained loss of filtration performance in aging Koral and Epsilon units.<\/p>\n
These gaskets are confirmed compatible with the full Kripsol Koral KS and KSE pump range across all power variants \u2014 KS\/KSE 33, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, and 300 \u2014 as well as the Kripsol Epsilon (EP) pump series, Niger, K-Flo, and K-Flo VSTD. The individual gasket reference is RPUM0016.02R; this listing supplies 10 units under the multi-pack reference RKS 160.A. Verify your pump model and generation before ordering if in any doubt.<\/p>\n
Look for a gradual, unexplained drop in filtration flow where the impeller and strainer basket are confirmed clear. You may also find the pump losing prime more readily than normal, or see discolouration and flattening of the gasket material itself when you open the wet end. On Epsilon units phased out since 2014, original gaskets are frequently hardened or permanently deformed after years of thermal cycling.<\/p>\n
Shut down and isolate the pump, then drain the wet end fully. Remove the diffuser panel bolts and lift the panel clear \u2014 the old gasket typically peels away in one piece or in fragments. Clean both mating faces, seat the new gasket dry (no sealant required for a correctly dimensioned OEM part), reassemble the panel to the manufacturer’s torque sequence, and reprime before returning the pump to service. The full job takes around 20 minutes with standard hand tools.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"