{"product_id":"valve-kit-hi-flow-sm-de-2slip","title":"Pentair Valve Kit Hi-Flow SM DE 2\" Slip","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 261142 is the hi-flow side mount valve kit in the 2 inch size, the genuine Pentair replacement for the backwash valve that sits on the side of a DE filter tank. Pentair lists it for FNS, FNS Plus and NSP filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the valve does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe side mount valve is the handle you turn to send water through the filter, out to waste on a backwash, or to close the tank off for service. When the internals wear, the valve starts passing water to waste while in filter, sticks between positions, or leaks around the shaft. At that point rebuilding a badly worn body is usually poor value against fitting the complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck before you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo things decide whether this valve fits. The first is size: this is the 2 inch hi-flow body, and a 1.5 inch side mount tank needs the smaller kit. The second is spacing: the valve is built around a 7.5 in. centerline between the valve and filter ports, so measure the two ports on your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne note on the connections. The product title describes the valve as 2 inch slip, while the product summary describes it as 2 inch with bulkhead fittings. Both readings appear in the manufacturer supplied information, so compare the photograph against your existing plumbing before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48626855346388,"sku":"PAC-06-244","price":270.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_754b3a3a-c8af-4e92-acaa-7c7b612bdcb9.gif?v=1788715882","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/valve-kit-hi-flow-sm-de-2slip","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}