{"product_id":"apc-viton-pump-shaft-seal-3-4-in-shaft-replaces-ps-3868-apcas201v","title":"APC Viton Pump Shaft Seal, 3\/4 in Shaft, Replaces PS-3868 (APCAS201V)","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .apcs201v-wrap, .apcs201v-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .apcs201v-wrap {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n  }\n\n  \/* Header *\/\n  .apcs201v-header {\n    border-left: 5px solid #2db896;\n    padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-header h2 {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    font-size: 1.55em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-subtitle {\n    margin: 4px 0 0;\n    color: #666;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .apcs201v-intro {\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n    color: #333;\n    font-size: 0.98em;\n  }\n\n  \/* Section heading *\/\n  .apcs201v-section { margin-bottom: 28px; }\n  .apcs201v-section-heading {\n    background: #0d4f4a;\n    color: #fff;\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    padding: 6px 12px;\n    margin: 0 0 0;\n    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Spec table *\/\n  .apcs201v-spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 0.93em;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n    border-top: none;\n    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-spec-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6; }\n  .apcs201v-spec-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #fafbfd; }\n  .apcs201v-spec-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .apcs201v-spec-table th,\n  .apcs201v-spec-table td {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 8px 14px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-spec-table th {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #4a4a4a;\n    width: 38%;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-spec-table td {\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    font-family: ui-monospace, \"SF Mono\", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;\n    font-size: 0.92em;\n  }\n\n  \/* Compatibility list *\/\n  .apcs201v-compat-list {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 14px 16px 14px 32px;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n    border-top: none;\n    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;\n    list-style: square;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-compat-list li { padding: 2px 0; }\n  .apcs201v-compat-list li::marker { color: #2db896; }\n\n  \/* Cross-reference chip list *\/\n  .apcs201v-chips {\n    padding: 14px;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n    border-top: none;\n    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-chip {\n    background: #f0f3f8;\n    border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    padding: 5px 12px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    font-family: ui-monospace, \"SF Mono\", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;\n    font-size: 0.88em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Notes \/ FAQ *\/\n  .apcs201v-notes {\n    padding: 14px;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n    border-top: none;\n    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-note-item { padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6; }\n  .apcs201v-note-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .apcs201v-note-q { font-weight: 600; color: #0d4f4a; margin: 0 0 3px; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .apcs201v-note-a { margin: 0; color: #333; font-size: 0.93em; }\n\n  \/* Footer *\/\n  .apcs201v-footer {\n    border-top: 1px solid #d8dde6;\n    padding-top: 12px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    text-align: center;\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 0.88em;\n  }\n  .apcs201v-footer .apcs201v-dot {\n    color: #2db896;\n    margin: 0 8px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cheader class=\"apcs201v-header\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAPC Viton Pump Shaft Seal, 3\/4 in Shaft, Replaces PS-3868 (APCAS201V)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"apcs201v-subtitle\"\u003e3\/4 in shaft seal with Viton elastomers for salt and ozone systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"apcs201v-intro\"\u003eAPC \u003cstrong\u003eAPCAS201V\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Viton version of the 3\/4 in PS-201 size pump shaft seal, the PS-3868 size. Viton elastomers hold up better than standard Buna in pools and spas with salt chlorine generators, ozone or peroxide based chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \n    \u003csection class=\"apcs201v-section\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-section-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"apcs201v-spec-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPCAS201V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeal Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-piece mechanical shaft seal (spring head and ceramic seat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElastomer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndustry Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS-201 size, Viton (PS-3868)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt chlorine generators, ozone and peroxide systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween the pump seal plate and the impeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (both seal halves)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstall Tip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplace both halves together and keep the faces clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"apcs201v-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-section-heading\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"apcs201v-compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePumps that take a 3\/4 in PS-201 size seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHayward SPX4000SA2, Swimquip 37400-0028S\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"apcs201v-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-section-heading\"\u003eCross-References\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"apcs201v-chip\"\u003ePS-3868\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcs201v-chip\"\u003eAS201V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcs201v-chip\"\u003eSPX4000SA2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcs201v-chip\"\u003e37400-0028S\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"apcs201v-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-section-heading\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-notes\"\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-note-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apcs201v-note-q\"\u003eHow do I install a pump shaft seal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apcs201v-note-a\"\u003eTurn off power, open the pump and remove the impeller. Press the ceramic seat into the seal plate with the polished face out, then slide the spring half onto the motor shaft or impeller hub. Never touch the polished faces, and don't run the pump dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv class=\"apcs201v-note-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apcs201v-note-q\"\u003eWhen should I use a Viton seal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apcs201v-note-a\"\u003eChoose Viton if the pool or spa uses a salt chlorine generator, ozone or peroxide based chemicals. Standard Buna seals are fine for regular chlorine pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003cfooter class=\"apcs201v-footer\"\u003e\n    Free Shipping\u003cspan class=\"apcs201v-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e30-Day Returns\u003cspan class=\"apcs201v-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWarranty Backed\n  \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616815091777,"sku":"PST-APCAS201V","price":19.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/APCAS201V.jpg?v=1791231056","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/apc-viton-pump-shaft-seal-3-4-in-shaft-replaces-ps-3868-apcas201v","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}