Pentair Hi-Flow 2" Valve with Bulkhead Fittings for Quad D.E. and Sand Filters

Pentair 2" Hi-Flow™ Side-Mount Multiport Valve with Bulkhead Fittings (261050)

The Pentair 2-inch Hi-Flow™ Side-Mount Multiport Valve with Bulkhead Fittings (Product #: 261050) is a commercial-grade hydraulic control hub engineered specifically for high-capacity pool filtration setups, working in seamless harmony with Pentair Quad D.E.® cartridge-style diatomaceous earth filters and Triton® series side-mount sand filters. Injection-molded from robust, high-impact PVC engineering polymers, this rugged valve assembly is built to withstand high continuous operating pressures up to 50 PSI while offering permanent immunity to harsh outdoor weathering and corrosive pool chemistry. The unit features oversized 2-inch slip socket plumbing connections that minimize internal resistance, significantly maximizing flow rates and reducing pump backpressure to optimize the utility savings of modern energy-efficient variable speed pumps. Operation is streamlined by a heavy-duty, one-piece positive-lock lever handle that cycles smoothly between six distinct hydraulic modes: Filter, Backwash (reversing flow to flush debris from the tank elements), Rinse (resettling the filter bed), Waste (bypassing the tank to vacuum heavy waste or lower pool levels), Closed (shutting off all flow during pump servicing), and Recirculate (circulating pool water entirely around the filtration core). Internally, a heavy-duty Noryl® diverter backed by a specialized, wear-resistant rubber spider gasket creates a complete hydraulic seal between isolated chambers, eliminating water bypass or pressure leakage even under high-volume water cycling. This comprehensive assembly comes complete with factory-original 2-inch bulkhead plumbing fitting kits designed for a perfect pre-spaced, 7.5-inch centerline union alignment directly onto the filter tanks, an integrated 1/4-inch NPT port for a pressure gauge, a clear sight glass for monitoring backwash stream clarity, and a dedicated handle slot for winterization to keep the internal seals safe from freezing. The dry product weight of this Pentair 2-inch side-mount multiport valve with bulkhead fittings is approximately 8.5 pounds (with a packaged shipping weight of roughly 10.5 pounds including the union nuts, internal compression o-rings, and pre-cut bulkhead piping sections), providing pool professionals and estate managers with an incredibly robust, durable, and low-maintenance centerpiece for advanced fluid-management systems.