Pentair Sta-Rite® 2" ABS 6-Position Valve with Piping

The Pentair Sta-Rite® 2" ABS 6-Position Multiport Valve with Piping (Product #: 18201-0200) is a commercial-grade water routing manifold assembly engineered to provide high-capacity fluid dynamics and precise operational control for premium pool and spa filtration networks. Specifically configured as a complete pre-plumbed kit for direct installation onto heavy-duty side-mount sand and modular diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filtration tanks—such as the Sta-Rite® System 2™ PLDE-Series and System 3® SMD-Series—this package includes the rugged valve body alongside the factory-matched, high-density PVC bulkhead union piping kits necessary for a secure, airtight connection. The 2-inch internal plumbing profile significantly minimizes systemic backpressure, allowing modern variable-speed circulation pumps to run at energy-saving lower speeds. Injection-molded from a thick-walled, ultra-high-impact Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) polymer resin, the durable valve housing features an ergonomic manual dial handle that enables operators to cycle smoothly through six vital hydraulic modes: Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Closed, and Recirculate. Supported by a heavy-tension stainless steel internal compression spring and a precision-seated rubber spider gasket, the valve eliminates internal fluid bypass and waste line weeping under operational line pressures up to 50 PSI. The physical dry product weight of this complete Pentair Sta-Rite 2" ABS Multiport Valve with its accompanying bulkhead connection piping is approximately 9.30 pounds (with a boxed shipping weight of roughly 11.50 pounds), providing an exceptionally robust, dependable, and hydraulically optimized fluid-management system for pristine pool water quality.