Bought 3 pentair actuators

[strategy400]

So, whats the difference between a "Shasta" actuator and a non Shasta actuator?

 

[Jimrahbe]

400.

I believe that the S-263045 is for solar and has a drain down when off.

Edit. I was thinking about the valve and not the actuator, but when I did a search for S-263045, it came up with a link to a solar actuator. But.. as far as I know there is no difference between a solar actuator and a standard actuator.

So to directly answer your question, I have no clue what the difference is...


Jim R.

 

[1poolman1]

So, whats the difference between a "Shasta" actuator and a non Shasta actuator?
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There's not supposed to be any difference. Never noticed one on the actuators I have used. Solar drain-down is accomplished by the solar valve itself, not the actuator, if it is a Pentair Solar valve. They come with the diverter below and that "hole" is actually a small check valve in the diverter.

 

[strategy400]

The actuator is the electric device that opens and closes the valve. Part of the automation.

 

[Jimrahbe]

400,

I updated my post #2..

Jim R.

 

[strategy400]

400.

I believe that the S-263045 is for solar and has a drain down when off.

Edit. I was thinking about the valve and not the actuator, but when I did a search for S-263045, it came up with a link to a solar actuator. But.. as far as I know there is no difference between a solar actuator and a standard actuator.

So to directly answer your question, I have no clue what the difference is...


Jim R.

Well, I can't find a thing but as luck would have it I installed the actuator on a solar drain down valve exactly as pictured in 1poolman1's post, so we'll see.