Netafim Arkal Fixing Nut

The Netafim Arkal Fixing Nut is a genuine replacement component designed for 1" and 1.5" Netafim Arkal disc and screen filters. It secures the filter body assembly, ensuring a leak-free connection in drip irrigation and hydroponics water management systems. Sourced directly from Netafim, this part maintains full compatibility with the Arkal filter series.

Netafim Arkal Fixing Nut Specifications

Specifications below are drawn from the canonical product data. Filter size compatibility is stated in the product description; weight is from the supplier attribute record.

Why Choose the Netafim Arkal Fixing Nut

When an Arkal filter develops a leak or the fixing nut becomes damaged, stripped, or lost, using a genuine OEM replacement matters. Here is why this part is the right choice for maintaining your filtration system:

• Genuine Netafim part: Manufactured to the same tolerances as the original component that ships with Arkal filters. Third-party nuts may not match the thread pitch or material spec of the filter housing, risking leaks or housing damage.
• Covers two common filter sizes: One part number serves both the 1" and 1.5" Arkal filter body, reducing the number of spares you need to stock in a multi-size installation.
• Simple field replacement: The fixing nut is a hand-tight or wrench-tightened fastener. No special tools or adhesives are required, and the swap can typically be done without interrupting the entire irrigation line for long.
• Low cost to restore filter integrity: Replacing a worn nut is far more economical than replacing the entire filter assembly. Keeping a spare on hand prevents unplanned downtime during a grow cycle.
• Established Netafim quality: Netafim is a globally recognized manufacturer of precision irrigation equipment. Their Arkal filter line is widely used in commercial greenhouse, hydroponic, and field irrigation settings.

Best Uses for the Netafim Arkal Fixing Nut

This part is a maintenance and repair component. It is most relevant in the following situations:

• Filter maintenance after extended use: Over time, repeated assembly and disassembly for filter cleaning can wear the fixing nut threads. Replace as part of a scheduled maintenance cycle to prevent leaks before they start.
• Repairing a leaking Arkal filter body: If water is escaping from the filter housing junction, a damaged or improperly torqued fixing nut is one of the first components to inspect and replace.
• Stocking spare parts for commercial grows: Large-scale drip and NFT systems with multiple inline filters benefit from having replacement fixing nuts on hand. A single failed filter in a manifold can affect an entire irrigation zone.
• Indoor hydroponic drip systems: In recirculating or run-to-waste drip setups, the inline Arkal filter protects emitters from particle clogging. Keeping the filter housing sealed with an intact fixing nut is essential for consistent flow rates.
• Greenhouse and outdoor irrigation: Arkal filters are common in greenhouse tomato, pepper, and leafy green production. A spare fixing nut lets maintenance staff make fast repairs without ordering lead time delays.

Compatibility

The Netafim Arkal Fixing Nut is confirmed compatible with 1" and 1.5" Netafim Arkal Filters. This covers the standard body sizes in the Arkal disc and screen filter range used in drip irrigation systems. If you are unsure which filter size you have, check the filter body markings or the original Netafim documentation for your model.

This nut is a Netafim-specific component and is not designed as a universal fitting for other filter brands. Thread pitch and housing geometry are matched to the Arkal filter series.

If you are building or maintaining a broader water management setup, you may also find it useful to look at the Dilution Solutions 1-1/2 in. filter with 200 mesh screen for complementary inline filtration, or review your water quality with a replacement EC electrode to monitor nutrient solution conductivity downstream of your filters.

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