Product Overview
The Pentair 261173 1.5" Side Mount Multiport Valve is a genuine OEM Pentair replacement valve designed for select Pentair Quad D.E. and Triton side-mount filter systems. This valve gives pool owners and service professionals easy control over essential filter functions, including filter, backwash, rinse, recirculate, waste, closed, and winterize.

Built with a durable PVC body and positive-lock handle, this multiport valve is made for dependable pool filter operation and straightforward servicing.

Ideal For
Replacing a worn, leaking, cracked, or hard-to-turn side-mount multiport valve on compatible Pentair D.E. and sand filter systems.

Key Features

• Genuine Pentair OEM replacement valve
• 1.5" side-mount multiport design
• Six-position operation plus winterize setting
• Positive-lock handle for secure valve positioning
• Durable PVC body for pool and spa equipment use
• Designed for select Pentair Quad D.E. and Triton sand filters
• Helps control filtration, backwashing, rinsing, draining, recirculation, and shutoff
• Side-mount design with 7.5" centerline spacing

Benefits
The Pentair 261173 makes routine filter maintenance easier by giving clear control over the filter’s operating modes. Whether you are backwashing the filter, rinsing after service, draining to waste, or preparing the system for winter, this valve provides a reliable factory-fit replacement for compatible Pentair filter systems.

Because this is a genuine Pentair replacement part, it is designed to match the intended fit and performance of the original valve.

Compatibility
Commonly used with select Pentair side-mount filters, including:

• Pentair Quad D.E. filters
• Pentair Triton II side-mount sand filters
• Pentair Triton HD side-mount sand filters
• Other compatible Pentair filters requiring a 1.5" side-mount multiport valve with 7.5" centerline spacing

Always confirm your filter model, valve size, port spacing, and plumbing connection before ordering.

Specifications

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What is Pentair part 261173 used for?
A: It is used as a replacement 1.5" side-mount multiport valve for compatible Pentair D.E. and sand filter systems.

Q: Does this valve work with Pentair Quad D.E. filters?
A: Yes, it is commonly used with select Pentair Quad D.E. filters.

Q: Will this fit a Triton sand filter?
A: It is commonly used with select Pentair Triton II and Triton HD side-mount sand filters. Confirm your exact filter model and port spacing before ordering.

Q: What valve positions does it have?
A: The valve includes filter, backwash, rinse, recirculate, waste, closed, and winterize positions.

Q: Is this the 1.5" version or 2" version?
A: This listing is for the 1.5" side-mount valve. For systems requiring a 2" valve, confirm the correct Pentair part number before ordering.

Q: Is this an OEM Pentair part?
A: Yes, Pentair 261173 is a genuine OEM Pentair multiport valve.