Tornado Solution Tank Gasket 19610

The Tornado Solution Tank Gasket 19610 is the genuine OEM gasket Tornado catalogs as “Gasket Solution Tank ProSpot”. It is listed on the PS Series spotter tank assembly, and it seals the solution tank joint so the tank holds the solution it is pressurising rather than weeping it into the body of the machine. It also fits the Tornado PS8226 Spotter 98226, the 230-volt build of the deluxe PS Series spotter.

Compatible Models for the Solution Tank Gasket

• Tornado PS Spotter 98220 — PS Series professional spotter, 115V
• Tornado PS8221 Spotter 98221 — the 230-volt build of the same spotter
• Tornado PS8225 Spotter 98225 — deluxe PS Series spotter
• Tornado PS8226 Spotter 98226 — the 230-volt build of the deluxe PS Series spotter, Series D & E

Not sure this is the gasket you are after? There are several different gaskets in the tank area of this machine and they are not interchangeable. Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will identify the right one before you order.

What this gasket seals

The solution side of a spotter is a pressurised circuit: the pump draws from the solution tank and sends solution out to the tool at working pressure. Every joint on that side is a place where solution can escape under pressure rather than simply drip, and a gasket that has hardened or torn turns into a slow leak that runs down inside the housing instead of onto the floor where you would notice it.

That is why this part matters more than its price suggests. The first thing most operators notice is not a puddle but a machine that seems to use solution faster than it should, or a damp patch found during service that has no obvious source above it. A failed tank gasket also lets air into the pump’s supply under some conditions, which shows up as a spray that pulses or spits instead of running steady.

When to replace it

Replace the gasket if it has gone hard and no longer springs back when pressed, if it is torn, split or missing a section, if it has taken a permanent set and stays flat, or if you find it has crept out of its seat. Any visible seepage at the tank joint is reason enough — a gasket does not recover.

It is worth fitting a new gasket as a matter of course any time the tank is taken off for other work. The part costs a fraction of the labour involved in pulling the tank a second time because the old gasket did not re-seat.

Fitting notes

Clean both sealing faces completely before fitting: dried detergent residue is the usual reason a new gasket leaks straight away. Seat the gasket without stretching it, and bring the fasteners up evenly rather than tightening one side first, so the gasket is not pulled out of position as it compresses. Do not over-tighten into a moulded tank — snug and even is the target. Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and keeps PS Series spotter gaskets on the shelf in Crystal, Minnesota.

You can browse every assembly for this machine on our Tornado PS Spotter 98220 parts page, and the manufacturer’s specifications are published at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Solution Tank Gasket 19610 do?

It seals the solution tank joint on the PS Series spotter so the pressurised solution circuit holds pressure instead of weeping into the body of the machine.

How do I know if my Solution Tank Gasket needs replacing?

Look for a gasket that has gone hard, torn, split or taken a permanent flat set, or any seepage at the tank joint. Using solution faster than expected, an unexplained damp patch inside the housing, or a spray that pulses rather than running steady all point here.

Is this the same as the other gaskets listed for this machine?

No. The PS Series spotter uses several different gaskets around the tanks and vacuum stack, and they are not interchangeable. Order by part number, and call us at 763-535-0770 if you are matching one you have already removed.

How do I order the Solution Tank Gasket (part# 19610) or get help?

You can add the Solution Tank Gasket (part# 19610) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.