
Caretaker Water Valve without THAK for Caretaker In-Floor Cleaning System, 38846
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Quick overview
- Caretaker in-floor valve the water valve that sequences the in-floor cleaning heads.
- Supplied without THAK the valve body without the top housing assembly kit, for systems that reuse the existing top.
- Cup strainer included comes with the strainer that sits in the valve.
- Five small o-rings the seals are in the box.
- Cross reference also known by the Zodiac number 5-9-2006.
- Genuine Caretaker part part number 38846.
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Product details
The Caretaker 38846 is the water valve for Caretaker in-floor pool cleaning systems, supplied without the THAK top housing assembly kit. It is also listed under the Zodiac number 5-9-2006.
What comes with it
The valve, a cup strainer and five small o-rings come together as one part. The water valve is the piece that sequences the in-floor cleaning heads.
When to choose this version
Because the THAK is not included, this is the right part when the existing top of your valve is still serviceable and only the valve itself needs replacing. If the top housing needs replacing as well, look for the complete valve instead of this version.
Before you order
Compare the valve you are removing with this part, and note whether your valve has the THAK top fitted. Part number 38846 and the Zodiac cross reference 5-9-2006 refer to the same Caretaker valve.
| Brand | Caretaker |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 38846 |
| Also known as | Zodiac 5-9-2006 |
| Type | Water valve without THAK |
| For | Caretaker in-floor cleaning systems |
| Included | Valve, cup strainer, 5 small o-rings |
| Shipping weight | 4.55 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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