Valve Diverter Replacement?

[Luptanpitman]

The handle on what might be called a diverter valve cracked off (see attached photo) and I've been using a wrench in the meantime. I'd like to replace just the plastic valve and cap which it appears I can just unscrew and replace but I can't seem to find the correct terminology or part to just buy this piece. Anyone have an idea of what term to search under or if there is a good pool supply resource to buy this piece? I am trying to avoid replacing with a different kind which would require cutting and replacing PVC. Any help is appreciated.


Thank you! Andy

 

[Pool Clown]

You don't have to buy it from these guys, i just googled the part (1 1/2" ORTEGA VALVE) and got this.

SpasandPools.com - Diverter Shaft, Pent Ortega 2 Port 90/2 Port/3 Port Valves

It probably doesn't come with the handle but you can probably get it if you google it.

 

[Luptanpitman]

oh wow thank you - that's more specific than I was even thinking!

Just curious , pulling back one level, do you happen to know the name of the whole unit minus the three way PVC? So if I unscrewed the disc with screws I could replace the entire unit - the diverter shaft/handle and disc. It looks like something that would be sold as a single item.

I tried searching that same site and didn't seem to find anything but perhaps you would know.

Thanks again - appreciate the response and will try this way if need be.

 

[JamesW]

Pentair Valve, Ortega 2 Pvc 3 Port (010632) - INYOPools.com

Pentair / Ortega Valve Parts - INYOPools.com


I think that these have information about your valve. It looks like 2" pvc pipe. Is that correct?

 

[Luptanpitman]

first link looks to be it! Thank you - this is super helpful.

I think I can get the brass piece and handle and just replace those two elements.

Big thanks!

 

[Pool Clown]

If your going to bother, i would get the whole diverter kit + the handle. If you buy the whole valve, you are buying the valve housing that you wont need.

 

[Luptanpitman]

Yep that's what I've done - in fact despite being slightly stripped from wrench use for a few weeks, I am going to just get the handle and pin to hold the valve in place to start. If that doesn't work I will get the diverter piece too. Amazon has everything via prime even at competitive prices that match that website.

Great stuff.
Thanks

 

[stevie3x]

just saw this thread, if it was me, i would replace the complete 3 - way valve with a Jandy 3 - way valve , those Ortega valve were notorius for failure not to mention hard to turn , change it out and be done with it, the jandy valve has a forever never leak diverter warrantied for life