Clack D7185 Lateral 3-5/8" (14–16" MT) – Replacement Lateral for D7178 Hub Assembly

Keep your Clack hub and lateral distributor operating at peak performance with the Clack D7185 Replacement Lateral. Designed specifically for use with the Clack D7178 Top Mount Hub Assembly, this genuine replacement lateral is suitable for 14" and 16" mineral tanks used in commercial and industrial water softeners and filtration systems.

Manufactured from durable PVC, the D7185 features precision-engineered slots that provide even water distribution during service and efficient collection during backwash. Replacing a damaged or worn lateral restores proper flow through the media bed, helping to maintain optimum system performance while preventing media loss.

The D7185 screws directly into the Clack D7178 hub assembly, allowing individual laterals to be replaced without the need to purchase an entire new distributor assembly. This makes servicing faster, more economical and reduces system downtime.

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Clack D7185 replacement lateral

• Designed for use with the Clack D7178 Top Mount Hub Assembly

• Suitable for 14" and 16" mineral tanks

• Precision slotted PVC construction for excellent flow distribution

• Individual threaded replacement – replace only the damaged lateral

• Resistant to corrosion and common water treatment chemicals

• Suitable for both water softening and filtration applications

• Quick and simple installation

Typical Applications

• Commercial water softeners

• Industrial filtration vessels

• Activated carbon filters

• Multimedia filters

• Iron and manganese removal systems

• pH correction filters

• Any top-mount mineral vessel using the Clack D7178 distributor

Specifications

Why Replace a Damaged Lateral?

A cracked or blocked distributor lateral can lead to:

• Loss of filter media into downstream pipework

• Uneven flow through the media bed

• Reduced filtration efficiency

• Poor backwash performance

• Increased pressure loss

• Premature media fouling

Replacing only the faulty D7185 lateral restores correct distributor performance without replacing the complete hub assembly.

Compatible With

• Clack D7178 Top Mount Hub Assembly

• Commercial water treatment vessels with 14" and 16" diameter mineral tanks and compatible Clack distributor systems. The D7178 assembly uses eight threaded PVC laterals that can be individually replaced with the D7185. 

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