Pentair 1.5" White Valve Handle Washer

The Pentair 1.5-inch Hi-Flow™ Multiport Valve Handle Washer (Product #: 272506) is a factory-original OEM replacement friction-reduction component designed to preserve smooth, non-binding handle operation within pool and spa sand filtration setups. Engineered specifically for use on Pentair and PacFab 1.5-inch top-mount and side-mount six-position multiport backwash valves—commonly found on residential Sand Dollar® and Tagelus® filters—this thin white plastic spacer sits directly beneath the manual control handle on top of the valve cover dome. Injection-molded from a premium, self-lubricating engineering polymer, the washer acts as a mechanical thrust bearing that isolates the rotating handle from the stationary valve cover. When a pool technician or homeowner depresses and turns the handle to switch between filtration cycles, this washer absorbs the intense downward pressure and rotational torque, preventing the handle from grinding, sticking, or shaving down the molded plastic cover underneath. Infused with UV stabilizers to prevent structural brittleness, cracking, or warping under continuous outdoor weathering, this part is vital for maintaining a smooth, fluid handle feel across a lifetime of operation. The physical dry weight of this single Pentair 1.5" White Valve Handle Washer is approximately 0.01 pounds (roughly 0.16 ounces, with a nominal packaged shipping weight of 0.03 pounds), providing an essential, durable, and lightweight hardware solution for flawless pool fluid management.