Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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For such a small part, o-rings can have a big impact on your equipment’s performance. Here are some tips for picking out the right ones:

1. When you’re about to install a new o-ring, make sure you have the right one.
2. You can always order a general use kit from your dealer. It will contain the rings you need most often.
3. But when picking your own, don’t simply pick according to color or size. There is no industry standard for colors.
4. And even if it’s the right size, the material could react poorly to the fluid that’s being sealed. Check material and fluid compatibility using the chart in your One Safe Source catalog.

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