{"product_id":"pentair-16-inch-o-ring-swimquip-pool-spa-filter-24700-0068","title":"Pentair 16-Inch O-Ring Replacement | Swimquip HRS \u0026 DES Series Pool and Spa Filter | 24700-0068","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOEM O-Ring Replacement for Pentair Swimquip Pool and Spa Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 16-Inch O-Ring (Part #24700-0068) is the OEM replacement tank O-ring for Pentair Swimquip HRS Series and DES Series pool and spa filters. If your filter is losing pressure at the tank seam or weeping water from the lid joint, this O-ring is the service part to address it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0; color: #856404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: LUBRICATION REQUIRED — SOLD SEPARATELY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways lubricate this O-ring with a silicone-based lubricant before installation. We carry the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_r172351\" alt=\"Pentair R172351 Lifeguard Silicone Lubricant\"\u003ePentair R172351 Lifeguard Silicone Lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e — the OEM-matched product for Pentair equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 16-inch O-ring seats between the filter tank body and lid, maintaining a watertight seal under operating pressure. A cracked, flattened, or displaced O-ring at this joint causes pressure loss and water leakage around the filter head. Replacing it restores the filter's pressure integrity without requiring tank or lid replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e24700-0068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e16-Inch Tank O-Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As \/ Legacy Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair (formerly Swimquip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair (formerly Swimquip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHRS Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePool and spa sand filter. Verify fitment before ordering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair (formerly Swimquip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDES Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDES25-01, DES36-01, DES51-01, DES60-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePool and spa DE filter. Verify fitment before ordering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatibility is based on Pentair parts documentation and available OEM records. This is not an exhaustive list. For certainty, verify the part number in your equipment's manual or on the original part itself before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolaroo Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore seating this O-ring, clean the groove in the filter tank and lid of any debris, old lubricant residue, or hardened rubber fragments from the previous O-ring. A clean, dry groove ensures the new O-ring seats evenly and doesn't roll or pinch during reassembly. Always apply a thin, even coat of silicone lubricant — never petroleum-based grease, which degrades rubber — before installation. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_r172351\" alt=\"Pentair R172351 Lifeguard Silicone Lubricant\"\u003ePentair R172351 Lifeguard Silicone Lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct OEM-compatible choice for this application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-05-01 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52772585799955,"sku":"788379769161","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-16-inch-o-ring-swimquip-24700-0068.webp?v=1766444973","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentair-16-inch-o-ring-swimquip-pool-spa-filter-24700-0068","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}