Pentair Rainbow R172274 compression nut for 1/2 inch chemical feeder tubingPentair Rainbow Compression Nut, R172274 In stock$699
Pentair Rainbow R172274 compression nut for 1/2 inch chemical feeder tubing

Pentair Rainbow Compression Nut, R172274

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Quick overview

  • Genuine Pentair Factory Rainbow part R172274, not a hardware store substitute.
  • Nut only This listing is the compression nut on its own, without the tube or fitting it threads onto.
  • For 1/2 inch tube Sized for the 1/2 inch feed tubing used on Rainbow chemical feeders.
  • Rainbow feeders Listed for the Rainbow automatic chlorinator family covered by the 300-29X, 320 and 322 parts groups.
  • Stops the drip A cracked or stripped nut is a common source of the slow weep at a feeder connection.
  • Cheap insurance Worth replacing whenever you break the tubing connection loose for service.
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Product details

The Pentair R172274 is the compression nut used on Rainbow automatic chemical feeders, sized for 1/2 inch feed tubing. It is sold on its own, as the nut only.

What the nut does

The nut squeezes the ferrule down onto the tubing and holds the connection tight against feeder pressure. It takes the whole load of every time that joint is broken and remade, which is why it is usually the first piece of the connection to give up rather than the tube itself.

Fit

It is listed for the Rainbow automatic feeder parts groups covering models 300-29X, 320 and 322. One source lists that same fit as 300-29X, 300 and 322, so if your feeder is a model 300 or a 320 and you want certainty, match the nut to the one you are removing before ordering.

Worth keeping spare

These are inexpensive and small enough to disappear during a service call. Having one on the shelf saves a trip when a feeder connection starts to weep.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Line Rainbow
Manufacturer part number R172274
UPC 788379005207
Type Compression nut, nut only
Tube size 1/2"
Fits Pentair Rainbow automatic chemical feeder models 300-29X, 320, 322
Source note One source lists the fit as 300-29X, 300 and 322 rather than 320
Shipping weight 0.05 lb
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What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

Is the tube or fitting included?
No. This is the compression nut only. The tube and the fitting it threads onto are separate parts.
What size tubing does it suit?
It is the nut for 1/2 inch feeder tubing.
Which feeders does it fit?
It is listed for the Pentair Rainbow automatic chemical feeders in the 300-29X, 320 and 322 parts groups. One source instead lists the fit as 300-29X, 300 and 322, so check your model plate if you are between the two.
Why would I need a new one?
Compression nuts crack, strip or lose their bite after repeated tightening. If a feeder connection weeps and a fresh tube does not cure it, the nut is the next thing to change.
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