{"product_id":"clack-d7185-lateral-3-5-8-14-16-mt-for-use-with-d7178","title":"Clack D7185 Lateral 3-5\/8 (14-16 MT) for use with D7178","description":"\u003ch1\u003eClack D7185 Lateral 3-5\/8\" (14–16\" MT) – Replacement Lateral for D7178 Hub Assembly\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your Clack hub and lateral distributor operating at peak performance with the \u003cstrong\u003eClack D7185 Replacement Lateral\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed specifically for use with the \u003cstrong\u003eClack D7178 Top Mount Hub Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, this genuine replacement lateral is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003e14\" and 16\" mineral tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e used in commercial and industrial water softeners and filtration systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D7185 screws directly into the \u003cstrong\u003eClack D7178 hub assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003eClack D7185\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement lateral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with the \u003cstrong\u003eClack D7178 Top Mount Hub Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003e14\" and 16\" mineral tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision slotted PVC construction for excellent flow distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual threaded replacement – replace only the damaged lateral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to corrosion and common water treatment chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both water softening and filtration applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick and simple installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial water softeners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial filtration vessels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultimedia filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron and manganese removal systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH correction filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny top-mount mineral vessel using the Clack D7178 distributor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD7185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Lateral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClack D7178 Hub Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\"–16\" Mineral Tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreaded into D7178 Hub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC \/ Engineering Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater distribution and collection during service and backwash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Replace a Damaged Lateral?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cracked or blocked distributor lateral can lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoss of filter media into downstream pipework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUneven flow through the media bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced filtration efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor backwash performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased pressure loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremature media fouling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing only the faulty D7185 lateral restores correct distributor performance without replacing the complete hub assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClack D7178 Top Mount Hub Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial water treatment vessels with \u003cstrong\u003e14\" and 16\" diameter mineral tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e and compatible Clack distributor systems. The D7178 assembly uses eight threaded PVC laterals that can be individually replaced with the D7185. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO Meta Title\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClack D7185 Lateral 3-5\/8\" Replacement for D7178 Hub | 14–16\" Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO Meta Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the genuine Clack D7185 replacement lateral for the D7178 top mount hub assembly. 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