Product Overview
Give a compatible Pentair FNS Plus D.E. filter a backwash valve built for efficient water flow. The Pentair FullFloXF 263081 is supplied with Pentair 2-inch filter unions glued on and has its filter inlet port on the bottom to match the FNS Plus connection layout.
The FullFloXF design provides a straight-through flow path with low pressure loss. Its large comfort-grip handle and molded position markings make it straightforward to select filtration or backwash during routine filter service.
Key Features
Made for FNS Plus D.E. filters: Bottom filter-inlet configuration
Pre-attached 2-inch Pentair unions: Designed to connect to compatible filter bulkheads
Low-restriction flow path: FullFloXF valve design helps reduce pressure loss
Large handle: Comfortable grip for changing valve position
Serviceable construction: Removable end caps provide access for maintenance
Flexible plumbing ports: Valve ports have a 2½-inch inside diameter and 3-inch outside diameter
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentair |
| Product line | FullFloXF |
| Part number / SKU | 263081 |
| Valve type | Backwash valve for D.E. filtration |
| Filter inlet location | Bottom |
| Filter connection | Pentair 2-inch unions, glued on |
| Compatible FNS Plus models | FNSP24, FNSP36, FNSP48, FNSP60 |
| Corresponding filter part numbers | 180006, 180007, 180008, 180009 |
| Manufacturer carton weight | 12 lb |
| UPC | 788379852962 |
| Material | PVC |
| Dimensions (Shipping) | 19 x 13 x 9 in. |
Warranty & Compatibility
Check Fitment Before Ordering
Pentair assigns different FullFloXF valve configurations to Quad D.E., sand, Sta-Rite System:3, and other filters. Part 263081 is the bottom-inlet version identified for the FNS Plus models above.
Installation and Service Guidance
Confirm your filter model, inlet position, union connections, and equipment-pad clearance before replacing a valve. A qualified pool professional should install the valve and verify the filter and waste-line connections. Always turn off the pump and relieve system pressure before changing valve position or servicing the filter. Follow the filter’s instructions for backwashing and recharging D.E. media.
Customer-Facing Q&A
Q: Will this fit a Pentair Quad D.E. filter?
A: Pentair specifies a different top-inlet valve configuration for Quad D.E. filters. Check the filter model and valve connection guide before ordering.
Q: Are the filter unions included?
A: Yes. Pentair identifies part 263081 as the version with 2-inch Pentair unions glued on.
Q: Is this the Sta-Rite System:3 version?
A: No. Pentair lists separate FullFloXF configurations with Sta-Rite offset adapters for System:3 filters.
Pentair FullFloXF Backwash Valve w/ 2" Unions for DE Filter | 263081
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentair |
| Product line | FullFloXF |
| Part number / SKU | 263081 |
| Valve type | Backwash valve for D.E. filtration |
| Filter inlet location | Bottom |
| Filter connection | Pentair 2-inch unions, glued on |
| Compatible FNS Plus models | FNSP24, FNSP36, FNSP48, FNSP60 |
| Corresponding filter part numbers | 180006, 180007, 180008, 180009 |
| Manufacturer carton weight | 12 lb |
| UPC | 788379852962 |
| Material | PVC |
| Dimensions (Shipping) | 19 x 13 x 9 in. |
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