{"product_id":"pentair-hiflow-2-valve-diverter-seal-spider-gasket-272409z","title":"Pentair HiFlow 2\" Valve Diverter Seal \/ Spider Gasket | 272409Z","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 272409Z Diverter Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine replacement sealing component designed for compatible \u003cstrong\u003ePentair HiFlow™ 2-inch side-mounted backwash valves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstalled beneath the valve diverter, this seal helps maintain proper separation between the internal valve flow paths during filtration and backwash operation. A worn, torn, loose, or deteriorated diverter seal can cause water to bypass internally or leak toward the waste line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair lists this diverter seal for \u003cstrong\u003eHiFlow 2\" valve models 261049, 261050, and 261142\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003ePentair OEM replacement part\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003e272409Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso referenced by Pentair as \u003cstrong\u003e272409\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement \u003cstrong\u003ediverter seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Pentair \u003cstrong\u003e2\" HiFlow valves\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits valve models \u003cstrong\u003e261049, 261050, and 261142\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent internal water bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores proper sealing between valve positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for servicing a leaking or worn backwash valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal only — diverter and valve body sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272409Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272409\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiverter Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiFlow™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Valve Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e261049, 261050, 261142\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter \/ Backwash Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair's current valve-parts catalog identifies \u003cstrong\u003e272409 as item 10, “Seal – Diverter,”\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 2\" HiFlow valve assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for compatible Pentair:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e261049 – HiFlow 2\" Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e261050 – HiFlow 2\" Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e261142 – HiFlow 2\" Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese three valve assemblies are specifically identified by Pentair in the replacement-parts diagram containing the 272409 diverter seal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat Does the Diverter Seal Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside the multi-position valve, the diverter directs water through the appropriate passages depending on the selected operating mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e272409Z seal sits beneath the diverter\u003c\/strong\u003e and helps isolate those passages from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen the seal becomes damaged, water may travel through a passage that should be closed, potentially resulting in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater flowing from the waste line during normal filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal valve bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced filtration performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty maintaining proper valve operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeakage between valve positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen Should It Be Replaced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eConsider replacing the diverter seal if you notice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater continually coming from the backwash\/waste line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorn or separated seal sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattened sealing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrittle or deteriorated rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal lifting from the valve bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal leakage after rebuilding the valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve has been disassembled for major service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportant Installation Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair specifically instructs that when replacing \u003cstrong\u003ediverter gasket\/seal 272409\u003c\/strong\u003e, it should be secured to the valve bottom using an \u003cstrong\u003einstant cyanoacrylate adhesive suitable for bonding rubber to plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBefore service:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the circulation pump \u003cstrong\u003eoff\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelieve all filter pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the valve top assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the existing diverter and old seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely clean the seal mounting surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the new 272409Z seal correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure it using the appropriate adhesive specified by Pentair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the adhesive to cure as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble the valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestore circulation and inspect operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever move or disassemble a multiport\/backwash valve while the filtration system is pressurized.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRelated Pentair HiFlow Valve Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272409Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiverter Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272413Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiverter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272422\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete Valve Top Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJV18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-Ring Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272400Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompression Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272412Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272520\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272433\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" Valve Bottom with Gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e154566Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" Clear Sight Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair notes that \u003cstrong\u003e272433\u003c\/strong\u003e, the complete 2\" valve bottom with gasket, includes the 272409 diverter seal as part of that larger assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does Pentair 272409Z fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt fits compatible \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 2\" HiFlow valve models 261049, 261050, and 261142\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs 272409Z the spider gasket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt performs the same basic sealing function commonly associated with a multiport valve spider gasket. Pentair identifies this component specifically as the \u003cstrong\u003e“Seal – Diverter.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs 272409 the same as 272409Z?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePentair's current replacement-parts documentation shows the component as \u003cstrong\u003e272409\u003c\/strong\u003e, while distributor inventory may list the service replacement as \u003cstrong\u003e272409Z\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the diverter come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The diverter is a separate component, \u003cstrong\u003e272413Z\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs the complete valve top included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. The complete valve-top assembly is \u003cstrong\u003e272422\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo I need adhesive to install this seal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentair's service manual instructs that replacement seal 272409 be secured using a suitable instant \u003cstrong\u003ecyanoacrylate adhesive for rubber-to-plastic bonding\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat could cause water to leak out of the waste line while filtering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA worn or damaged diverter seal is one possible cause because it may allow water to bypass between internal valve passages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54645506343222,"sku":"272409Z","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/1167\/9798\/files\/OIP_74b6c305-9a17-4a0c-9821-cbdfae97838d.jpg?v=1790286617","url":"https:\/\/poolsupplydepot.net\/products\/pentair-hiflow-2-valve-diverter-seal-spider-gasket-272409z","provider":"Pool Supply Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}