Pentair Wshr Vlv Hndl Ss

The Pentair Stainless Steel Valve Handle Washer (Product #: 272555) is a factory-original OEM replacement hardware component engineered to minimize friction and buffer mechanical stress within pool and spa multiport backwash networks. Specifically designed to seat beneath the manual selector handle on the upper dome cover of heavy-duty Pentair, PacFab, and Praher 1.5-inch and 2-inch Hi-Flow™ six-position multiport valves, this heavy-duty washer acts as a low-friction bearing surface during water routing adjustments. When an operator depresses the manual lever to index between dynamic hydraulic cycles—such as Filter, Backwash, Rinse, and Waste—this specialized marine-grade component distributes the downward physical thrust and internal compression spring force evenly across the valve assembly. Forged from high-tensile 18-8 stainless steel alloy, its metallic composition provides total immunity to systemic rust, continuous atmospheric pump room humidity, and concentrated pool sanitation chemicals like chlorine or salt shock, preventing the central handle pin from seizing, binding, or scoring the underlying polymer cover housing. The physical dry weight of this single Pentair Stainless Steel Valve Handle Washer is approximately 0.010 pounds (roughly 0.16 ounces, with a nominal packaged envelope shipping weight of 0.05 pounds), offering an essential, precision-stamped hardware standard to preserve smooth, effortless valve index operation and protect core equipment components from long-term wear.