Pentair 154599 diffuser assembly for the Triton TR60 sand filterPentair Genuine OEM Diffuser Assembly TR60, 154599 In stock$5799
Pentair 154599 diffuser assembly for the Triton TR60 sand filter

Pentair Genuine OEM Diffuser Assembly TR60, 154599

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Quick overview

  • Genuine Pentair part OEM 154599, the factory diffuser assembly for the TR60.
  • Spreads the incoming flow The diffuser breaks up the inlet stream so water enters the sand bed evenly instead of as a jet.
  • Protects the sand bed Undiffused flow channels the sand, and channelled sand filters badly no matter how clean it is.
  • Molded plastic Built as a plastic assembly to live permanently in chlorinated water.
  • A tank opening job Fitting one means opening the filter, so it is worth checking the laterals and the hub while you are in there.
  • Look here after a rebuild A broken diffuser is a common find when a filter that was serviced still returns dirty water.
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Product details

The Pentair 154599 is the diffuser assembly for the Triton TR60 sand filter, supplied as the genuine Pentair part in plastic.

Why a filter needs a diffuser

Water arriving in a sand tank comes in fast and concentrated. The diffuser takes that stream and spreads it across the top of the bed so the whole surface does the filtering. Take the diffuser away, or break it, and the incoming jet cuts a channel down through the sand. Water then runs through the channel instead of through the media, and the filter returns dirty water while the pressure gauge looks perfectly normal.

Worth doing properly

Getting to the diffuser means opening the tank, which is the awkward part of the job rather than the fitting itself. Since the tank is already open, look at the laterals and the hub at the same time. Those parts have similar service lives and finding a second fault after you have closed the filter back up is a frustrating way to spend a weekend.

Check the model number on your tank label before ordering. The Triton family spans several sizes and the internals are not interchangeable across them.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Manufacturer part number 154599
UPC 788379669232
Type Diffuser assembly
Material Plastic
Part type Pool filter part
Fits Pentair Triton TR60 sand filter
Shipping weight 0.5 lb
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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

What does the diffuser do?
It sits at the water inlet inside the tank and spreads the incoming stream out. Without it the water arrives as a concentrated jet and digs a channel straight through the sand.
Is this a genuine Pentair part?
Yes. Pentair OEM part number 154599.
What is it made of?
Plastic, which is what the assembly is specified as.
Which filter does it fit?
It is listed for the Pentair Triton TR60. Confirm your model number on the tank label before ordering, since the Triton range covers several sizes.
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