Product Overview

The Pentair 261050 Hi-Flow Multiport Valve is a genuine Pentair side-mount valve designed for select Triton sand filters and Quad D.E. filters. Built with 2-inch slip ports and included plumbing/bulkhead fittings, this valve helps provide reliable water flow control for filtration, backwashing, rinsing, recirculation, waste, and closed system functions.

Designed for maximum performance and working pressure, this Hi-Flow valve is an ideal replacement for worn, leaking, cracked, or hard-to-operate multiport valves on compatible Pentair filter systems. Its durable PVC body, positive-lock handle, and heavy-duty diverter make routine filter maintenance easier and more dependable.

Ideal For

This Pentair 261050 valve is ideal for pool owners and service professionals replacing a side-mounted multiport valve on compatible Pentair Triton sand filters or Quad D.E. filters. It is especially useful when the existing valve is leaking, difficult to turn, no longer sealing properly, or damaged from age or system pressure.

Key Features

Genuine Pentair Hi-Flow Valve

Manufactured by Pentair, this OEM replacement valve is designed for proper fit, performance, and compatibility with select Pentair side-mount filter systems.

Fits Triton Sand and Quad D.E. Filters

This valve is designed for use with compatible Pentair Triton sand filters and Quad D.E. filters requiring a 2-inch side-mount Hi-Flow valve.

2-Inch Slip Ports

The 2-inch port design supports strong water flow and helps reduce flow restriction in compatible pool filtration systems.

Six-Position Operation

The multiport design allows easy selection of common filter functions, including Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Recirculate, and Closed.

Includes Plumbing and Bulkhead Fittings

This valve includes the plumbing and bulkhead fittings needed for compatible side-mount filter installations, helping simplify replacement.

Durable PVC Body

The PVC valve body is built for pool equipment environments and designed to provide long-lasting performance under normal operating conditions.

Benefits

Restores proper valve operation when the existing multiport valve is leaking, cracked, worn, or hard to turn.

Supports efficient filtration and backwashing with a Hi-Flow 2-inch valve design.

Makes filter maintenance easier with clear multi-position operation.

OEM Pentair fitment helps reduce installation issues compared with non-genuine replacement valves.

Helps maintain reliable water flow control for compatible Triton sand and Quad D.E. filter systems.

Specifications

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What filters does the Pentair 261050 valve fit?

A: This valve is designed for compatible Pentair Triton sand filters and Pentair Quad D.E. filters that use a 2-inch side-mount Hi-Flow valve with a 7.5-inch centerline.

Q: Is this a 1.5-inch or 2-inch valve?

A: This is a 2-inch valve with slip connections.

Q: Does this valve include the plumbing fittings?

A: Yes. The Pentair 261050 includes plumbing and bulkhead fittings for compatible installations.

Q: What positions does this multiport valve have?

A: This valve includes six operating positions: Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Recirculate, and Closed.

Q: Is this an OEM Pentair part?

A: Yes. Pentair 261050 is a genuine Pentair Hi-Flow multiport valve replacement.

Q: Will this fit every Pentair sand or D.E. filter?

A: No. Customers should confirm their filter model, valve size, port orientation, and centerline measurement before ordering. This valve is specifically intended for compatible side-mount Triton sand and Quad D.E. filter applications.