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Backwash – Push-Pull Valves

PUSH-PULL VALVES

The push-pull valve is the simplest type of backwash valve and the easiest to operate and maintain.  Note that the valve operation is often opposite on sand versus DE filters on PacFab (Pentair) and several other filters.  On StaRite filters the filter mode is always down and backwash is always up.

Valve Settings

Pentair Plunger ValvesSand FilterDE Filter
Filter ModeHandle UPHandle DOWN
Backwash ModeHandle DOWNHandle UP

Valve Diagrams

The push-pull valve is the simplest type of backwash valve and the easiest to operate and maintain.  Note that the valve operation is often opposite on sand versus DE filters on PacFab (Pentair) and several other filters.  On StaRite filters the filter mode is always down and backwash is always up.

Diagram LinkFilter TypeValve Position
Diagram 1DE FilterFilter Position
Diagram 2DE FilterBackwash Position
Diagram 3Sand FilterFilter Position
Diagram 4Sand FilterBackwash Position

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