Pentair Genuine OEM Drain Plug 1/4" NPT In stock$1010
Quick overview
- Genuine Pentair Factory part 154699, the drain plug Pentair fits at the works.
- Quarter inch NPT Standard 1/4 inch NPT thread, so it seats in the port it was made for without adapters.
- Pump and filter duty Listed for Challenger high head and high flow pumps, OptiFlo 3/4 to 1-1/2 HP pumps, and Tagelus top mount sand filters.
- The winterizing part This is the plug you pull to empty a pump or filter before a freeze, which makes it the one most often lost or cross threaded.
- Cheap fix for a wet pad A plug that no longer seals drips continuously, and that gets mistaken for a failing shaft seal.
- Check the seal Look at the o-ring on the plug before refitting, since a flattened seal will weep even behind new threads.
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Product details
The Pentair 154699 is the 1/4 inch NPT drain plug used across a number of Pentair pumps and filters. It is the genuine Pentair part, the same plug fitted at the factory.
Where it goes
Pentair lists this plug for Challenger high head and high flow pumps, OptiFlo pumps from 3/4 to 1-1/2 HP, and Tagelus top mount sand filters. In each case it closes the low drain port, the one you open to empty the housing for winter or before a service job.
Why they get replaced
Drain plugs are pulled and refitted every closing season, which is exactly how they end up cross threaded, over tightened or simply lost. A plug that no longer seats weeps continuously, and that drip on the pad is often blamed on a shaft seal when the real fix costs a few dollars.
Fitting
Start it by hand so the tapered thread enters square, then snug it down. Do not force a plug that is not turning freely, and check the condition of the seal before you refit.
| Brand | Pentair |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 154699 |
| Type | Drain plug |
| Part type | Pool pump part |
| Thread | 1/4" NPT |
| Fits | Pentair Challenger high head and high flow pumps, Pentair OptiFlo 3/4 to 1-1/2 HP pumps, Pentair Tagelus top mount sand filters |
| Shipping weight | 0.02 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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