Does anyone have a good aftermarket equivalent for Pentair 263042Z?

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Alexr54

Alexr54

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Jun 17, 2015
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These pentair flappers cost like almost $50 each now.
I need 4 of them every 6 months or so to keep up with maintenance.
Im sorry but that price is ridiculous for what it is.

I saw plenty of similar aftermarket for 1/4 the price.

But was hoping someone here may have a recommendation before i try it.
 
I dont have it on hand. But soon as i can find it i will share.
I am sure i read it somewhere.

To be clear tho. Just because it recommends 6 months. I don't replace them every 6 months. Sometimes i can go years.
I probably should replace them more often tho. Mainly on my caretaker99 which takes 2 of them.
Once a flap broke off and i had to fish it out half way in the piping. Was not fun!

The other 2 i have are at the outlet of the spa filter and pool filter.

Regardless. Would be great if anyone can recommend a cheaper replacement.
Thanks!
 
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Post pics of your equipment pad from a few different angles showing the locations of the 4 check valves.

While a flapper coming loose or breaking every so often isn't unheard of, needing to replace them every 6 months shouldn't be remotely necessary.
Post up the documentation supporting this replacement interval when you find it.
 
Sorry for bad pics. And its kind of a mess right now. Also only chance i had was when its already dark out.
If i remember correctly the 6 month interval is in the Zodiak Caretaker99 8-port maintenance instructions, in the original manual.
Which i doubt i will be able to find.

I really do plan on replumbing the equipment. Looks like a maze to me. And some parts are overkill i think.
I did this a long time ago with my father when he was still around. Since then its sprung some drips. And i would really just like to tighten it up and simplify it if i can.

Pump on the left (closest to heater) is the spa pump. The other is the pool pump.

I'm also adding in a auto top off. But trying to figure out where is the best place to put the hose that will fill in the top off water.

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I'm still following along but have nothing more to add. I think you should replace them with real Pentair parts when they fail. I've found that Amazon "replacement for part" parts aren't worth the savings. I wouldn't replace them on a set schedule either. BTW, your photos are awesome, so only two of three of your points are invalid...:p

Good luck!
 
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This is kinda why i don't like taking pictures when asked.
For me its time consuming, i suck at it, and then it ends up being pointless because i don't get a reply.
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We are all volunteers and don't sit on the forum all the time.
I've been busy with real life the past few days.

In your first pic with the heater, it appears you have the start to a proper heater bypass. It's just missing the check valve on tye top line between the heatwr the the 'T' fitting.

I'm stepping out again for a while, but will have a look at the rest of the pics later.
 

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My last post was not meant for anyone in specific.
Just was saying in general. And not specifically here.

Everyone on this forum has been super helpful. And it does not need to be explained to me that these forums do not have paid tech support.

Thanks!!
 
Another thing i'm trying to figure out is why sometimes the Spa drains into the pool when both the Spa pump or the Pool pump is turned off.
Does not happen all the time.

I was thinking the flapper check valve. But recently replaced them all. So not it.
I need to test but possibly happens when the suction is set to bottom instead of skimmer.

Maybe i have a bad check valve somewhere, or need to add one.
 
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