{"product_id":"pentair2cpvc3waysolardivertervalvewdraindown263047pen263047","title":"Pentair 2\" CPVC 3-Way Solar Diverter Valve w\/ Drain-Down | 263047","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect water through your pool’s solar heating system with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair 263047 three-way solar diverter valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed for solar pool plumbing, this CPVC valve routes flow between the solar collectors and bypass line. Its drain-down design supports solar installations configured to let water drain from the collectors when solar heating is off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe valve has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-inch inside slip connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and accepts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½-inch pipe over the outside of the ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving installers flexibility when matching existing plumbing. Its three-way layout also makes it a practical replacement when an existing solar valve body is worn or damaged. Confirm the pipe size and drain-down arrangement before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-way diverter valve designed for pool solar heating systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrain-down design for properly configured solar collector plumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable, chemical-resistant CPVC construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-inch inside slip and 2½-inch outside slip connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePTFE-coated diverter seal designed for operation without routine lubrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositive-seal design and field-adjustable stop positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiberglass-reinforced handle for manual operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to work with most industry-standard valve actuators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePentair part number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e263047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e263047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-way solar diverter valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValve material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-inch slip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutside connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½-inch slip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrain-down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePTFE-coated diverter seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual handle; compatible actuator may be added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool solar heating and bypass plumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solar valve must be installed in the correct position within the solar supply and bypass plumbing. The drain-down function depends on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete system layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the collector elevation and associated plumbing; the valve alone does not make every solar system drain automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the existing valve’s port size, pipe layout, flow direction, and actuator setup before replacement. If an actuator is used, set its rotation and valve stops to match the intended solar and bypass positions. Follow Pentair’s installation instructions and use a qualified pool professional for plumbing changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a standard three-way valve?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is Pentair’s three-way \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolar valve with drain-down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For a standard three-way 2-inch CPVC valve without that solar designation, verify the part number before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it include an actuator?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for the valve. An actuator or solar controller is not included unless separately specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it fit 2½-inch plumbing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair specifies a 2½-inch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutside slip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connection in addition to the 2-inch inside slip connection. Confirm your pipe and fitting arrangement before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the solar panels drain when the system shuts off?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe valve supports drain-down in a properly designed and plumbed solar system. 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