My diverter valve is leaking around the stem. I plan to replace the o-rings, but I'm having trouble identifying the brand of diverter valve since there doesn't appear to be any legible markings. I'm leaning towards pentair but probably wrong. Can anyone help out?
Diverter Valve ID
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Pentair Pool and Spa 2-Way Diverter Valve, 1-1/2" Inside, 2" Outside Slip - 263038 - INYOPools.com
PVC VALVE, 2-WAY, 1-1/2"" SLIP, 2"" SPIGOT
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Does the handle say Pentair?
The body looks like it is cracked.
I would replace the whole valve.
I would replace the whole valve.
Yes, the handle says pentair. However, I use the same handle on three different diverter valves and wasn't sure if the handle was specific to the valve manufacturer or not. Here's a picture of the bottom as well....Pentair Pool and Spa 2-Way Diverter Valve, 1-1/2" Inside, 2" Outside Slip - 263038 - INYOPools.com
PVC VALVE, 2-WAY, 1-1/2"" SLIP, 2"" SPIGOT
Does the handle say Pentair?
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I found this label on another one of my valves that looks exactly the same otherwise. Looking up the numbers online says Praher Plastics. Is that the name of the valve manufacturer? Or just the company that made the plastic? I just need to make sure the manufacturer before ordering replacements.
I agree. With that said, several vendors lump Praher and Pentair products together. Does anyone know if Pentair bought Praher or if parts are compatible?
Praher is a different company from Pentair.
Praher does make some valves for Pentair like multiport valves.
Praher might make the Pentair three-way valves, but I don't know if they do or not.
I don't know if the parts are compatible.
The catalog shows the part numbers.
I would replace the whole valve.
Even if you are not going to replace the valve, I would still buy the whole valve and just pull out the parts because the whole valve will cost about the same amount as buying the parts individually.
If you end up needing the body, then you will already have it.
To me the old one looks cracked.
Praher does make some valves for Pentair like multiport valves.
Praher might make the Pentair three-way valves, but I don't know if they do or not.
I don't know if the parts are compatible.
The catalog shows the part numbers.
I would replace the whole valve.
Even if you are not going to replace the valve, I would still buy the whole valve and just pull out the parts because the whole valve will cost about the same amount as buying the parts individually.
If you end up needing the body, then you will already have it.
To me the old one looks cracked.
That picture was from a different diverter valve. I don't believe I have shared a picture of this valve until right now.
My point was to look at the bottom to see if it has the Praher mark.
This one looks like it is Probably Pentair.
Check the bottom for markings to be sure.
Check the bottom for markings to be sure.
If all you are doing is replacing O rings, they are all the same, lid and stem. As Jandy was the predominate 3-way valve for a long time, all other manufacturers made theirs to match so that actuators would fit. The internals are different. All handles will fit, but not necessarily "lock" in place.
I'll take a look at the bottom of it tomorrow. Thanks again for all your help!This one looks like it is Probably Pentair.
Check the bottom for markings to be sure.
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I would try the Jandy o-rings, Ive found they seem to be a universal size on the stems, actuators also fit an all the valves I have used, Jandy, Compool, Hayward, etc.