{"product_id":"seal-plate-series2-ctx-aug14-o","title":"Astralpool Seal Plate - CTX Series 2, Aug 2014 40098","description":"\u003c!-- HASP-FLP-1.0 | SKU 40098 | rule CTX-VOL-1.0 | canary: sealplate-s2-echo --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstralpool Seal Plate - CTX \/ Viron Series 2, Aug 2014 40098\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Astralpool \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/strong\u003e seal plate, part number \u003cstrong\u003e40098\u003c\/strong\u003e (black). The seal plate sits between the wet end and the motor, carrying the mechanical seal and sealing the water chamber from the motor shaft. This is the \u003cstrong\u003enew-style\u003c\/strong\u003e seal plate introduced \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e, used on CTX and Viron pumps from then until the November 2020 MkII revision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysically Stocked, unlike most \"drop-shipping\" websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Generations — Order the Right One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstralpool changed the seal plate twice, alongside the wet end. The seal plate and volute must come from the same generation as your pump, or they will not bolt up and seal correctly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGeneration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeal plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMatching volute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 1 — old style, pre-Aug 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4009002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/volute-ctx-bskt-series-1\"\u003e4007502\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 2 — Aug 2014 to 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40098 — this product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/volute-ctx-series2-aug14\"\u003e40097\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMkII — Nov 2020 onwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/seal-plate-3-ctx-viron-nov-20\"\u003eSP40030\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/volute-3-viron-ctx-e-series\"\u003eSP40031\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not sure which generation your pump is, \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hasp.com.au\"\u003esend us a photo of the pump and its data plate\u003c\/a\u003e and we will identify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit the Mechanical Seal at the Same Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever the seal plate comes out, the mechanical seal is disturbed. Always fit a new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/3-4-mechanical-seal\"\u003emechanical seal\u003c\/a\u003e (75508 \/ PS3868) and a new seal plate o-ring (70022) with a seal plate — reusing either is the most common cause of a leak straight after the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Seal Plate Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal plate bolts to the front of the motor and closes off the back of the wet end. The stationary half of the mechanical seal presses into it, and the rotating half sits on the impeller hub. It is replaced when the seal seat is scored, when the plate is cracked, or when a previous seal has failed and worn the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Series 2 Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40097\u003c\/strong\u003e — volute \/ wet end, Series 2 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/volute-ctx-series2-aug14\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75508 \/ PS3868\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical seal, BX \/ TX \/ CX \/ E \/ CTX (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/3-4-mechanical-seal\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70022\u003c\/strong\u003e — seal plate o-ring, new style Aug 2014 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e78772\u003c\/strong\u003e — seal plate to wet end bolts (x6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpeller — sized to your CTX model, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/impeller-ctx-280-pump-cx280\"\u003eCTX impeller range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if I need the Series 2 seal plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries 2 was fitted from August 2014 until the November 2020 MkII change, matched to the 40097 wet end. If unsure, send us a photo of the data plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace the mechanical seal too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, always. The seal is disturbed as soon as the plate comes off, and reused seal faces are the most common cause of a leak after the job. Fit a new 75508 seal and 70022 o-ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fit a MkII seal plate instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The generations are not cross-compatible as a mix. The seal plate, volute and o-rings changed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Astralpool part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We are an authorised Astralpool and Fluidra dealer and warranty agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Catalogues, Diagrams \u0026amp; Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed exploded views, spare part numbers, product numbers or diagrams? See the manufacturer catalogue: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasp.com.au\/pages\/Astralpool_Catalogue_2026\"\u003eAstralpool Catalogue 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm this part is correct for your pump. Use the catalogue above, seek professional assistance, or \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hasp.com.au\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of your existing part, model details, serial numbers and any labels. As with all products, this must be diagnosed and fitted by a qualified and experienced person. This is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003especial-order\u003c\/a\u003e item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon search terms: Astralpool 40098, CTX seal plate Series 2, CTX seal plate black, Viron seal plate, Astral Hurlcon seal plate Aug 2014.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HASP-FLP-1.0 end | canary: sealplate-s2-echo --\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I know if I need the Series 2 seal plate?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Series 2 was fitted from August 2014 until the November 2020 MkII change, matched to the 40097 wet end. 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