This is the OEM seal plate gasket (joint plateau d’\u00e9tanch\u00e9it\u00e9) for Kripsol Epsilon and Koral pump families, supplied as a single unit under part reference RKS 160.A. It seats between the pump’s seal plate and the volute body, forming the static face seal that prevents water from bypassing the hydraulic chamber and leaking toward the motor end.<\/p>\n
The seal plate gasket maintains a watertight barrier at the junction between the pump body and the seal-plate assembly. Without an intact gasket in this position, the pump loses prime, draws air into the hydraulic circuit, and output pressure drops noticeably. It works in tandem with the mechanical shaft seal but performs a distinct, static sealing function \u2014 it does not rotate and is not a substitute for the mechanical seal.<\/p>\n
The gasket is confirmed compatible across the Kripsol Koral and Epsilon pump ranges, covering the KS, KSE, and KSV model lines including their EVO and variable-speed (VS) variants, as well as the Epsilon, Niger, and Mini Kapri families that share the same pump-body architecture. Kripsol-sourced references list it as universal across power ratings within these lines \u2014 verify your pump’s exploded diagram before ordering if you are outside the Koral \/ Epsilon family.<\/p>\n
The clearest indicator is water seeping from the joint between the pump body and the seal plate, particularly after the pump has been running at temperature. You may also see the pump struggling to hold prime, with air bubbles returning to the pool. Inspect the gasket at every seasonal strip-down: a flattened, cracked, or hardened profile means it has lost its sealing force and must be changed before reassembly.<\/p>\n
Isolate the pump, drain the volute, and remove the bolts securing the seal plate to the pump body. Peel the old gasket out of its groove, clean the mating faces of any scale or debris, and seat the new gasket dry \u2014 no sealant is required or recommended. Torque the seal-plate bolts evenly in a cross pattern to avoid distorting the gasket. Refit, reprime, and check for weepage at operating pressure before returning the pump to service.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"