{"product_id":"v-clamp-with-nut","title":"Polaris Caretaker Genuine OEM V-Clamp with Nut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Polaris Caretaker V-clamp, part number 3-9-216, supplied as a stainless steel band with its nut. It is used on the valve of Caretaker in-floor cleaning systems and is also listed under the substitute number 3225-29.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA V-clamp is the band that pulls two flanged halves together and holds them there. On an in-floor cleaner valve, that clamp is carrying the pressure of the whole system, so a band that has corroded, stretched or been overtightened is a leak waiting to happen. Stainless steel is the reason the original lasts as long as it does, and it is the reason to replace like for like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have the valve apart for a rebuild, look at the band and the nut before it goes back together. Rust streaks, a nut that will not draw down evenly, or a band that no longer sits flat are all reasons to fit a new one while the assembly is open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caretaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627761053908,"sku":"CTK-201-930","price":98.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_8100c198-7182-47da-9d3f-8332289c5f82.jpg?v=1788727813","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/v-clamp-with-nut","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}