Swimables Pentair push and pull backwash assembly

Key Benefits + Filter Backwash Compatibility

• Swimables Pentair-style push and pull backwash valve assembly for compatible pool filter systems
• Swimables part number SW-26-064 helps customers identify the correct replacement assembly
• Designed as an aftermarket replacement for Pentair 263064-style push-pull backwash valves
• Commonly used with Pentair FNS, FNS Plus, Quad DE, and compatible side-mount filter applications
• Push-pull operation redirects water flow between normal filtration and backwash mode
• Helps restore proper backwashing when the original valve is leaking, cracked, hard to move, or no longer sealing correctly
• 2-inch slide valve style with slip-type port connections when matched to compatible plumbing
• Useful replacement when servicing DE filter backwash plumbing or worn valve assemblies

Quick Product Summary

The Swimables SW-26-064 Pentair-Style Push and Pull Backwash Assembly is an aftermarket replacement backwash valve assembly designed for compatible Pentair 263064-style pool filter applications. This push-pull valve redirects water flow between normal filtration and backwash mode, helping clean compatible DE and sand filter systems without the complexity of a multiport valve. Swimables lists SW-26-064 as a Pentair-style push and pull backwash valve assembly with industry part number 263064, making it important to verify your filter model, plumbing size, port spacing, and existing valve style before ordering.

Best For

• Replacing Pentair 263064-style push-pull backwash valves
• Compatible Pentair FNS and FNS Plus DE filter systems
• Compatible Pentair Quad DE filter applications
• Select side-mount sand filter applications when verified by parts diagram
• Pool owners with leaking, cracked, stiff, or failed push-pull backwash valves
• Service professionals matching Swimables SW-26-064 or Pentair 263064-style fitment

Why This Matters

• A leaking backwash valve can waste water and reduce filtration efficiency
• A worn internal piston or seal can allow water to bypass the correct flow path
• A cracked valve body or damaged plumbing connection can cause equipment pad leaks
• Proper push-pull valve operation is important for backwashing and normal filtration
• Matching the correct port spacing and plumbing size helps prevent installation problems
• Replacing the full assembly can be more practical than repairing a heavily worn valve

Common Signs You Need This / Use This When

• Use this backwash assembly when the existing push-pull valve leaks from the body, piston, or plumbing ports
• Use this replacement when the valve handle is difficult to push or pull
• Common signs may include leaking to waste, poor backwash function, cracked valve housing, or worn internal seals
• Replace the assembly when the existing valve no longer switches cleanly between filter and backwash positions
• Use this part when your system calls for Swimables SW-26-064 or a Pentair 263064-style push-pull valve
• Verify your filter model, plumbing size, and valve centerline spacing before ordering

Product Specifications

Compatibility / Fitment Notes

Swimables identifies SW-26-064 as a Pentair-style push and pull backwash valve assembly with industry part number 263064. This means it is intended as an aftermarket replacement for compatible Pentair 263064-style valve applications, not as a genuine Pentair OEM valve.

Public product listings for Pentair 263064-style valves commonly describe the valve as having 2-inch ports and a 7.5-inch centerline. Leslie’s lists Pentair 263064 as a push-pull valve kit with 2-inch ports and 7.5-inch centers, with the down position used for filter mode and the up position used for backwash mode.

Compatibility can vary by filter model and plumbing layout. Some public listings describe Pentair 263064-style valves as fitting FNS Plus, Quad DE, and Triton II side-mount sand filter applications. Before ordering, confirm your filter model, valve part number, port spacing, plumbing size, valve orientation, and whether your system requires a push-pull valve rather than a multiport valve.

Installation / Use Notes

Turn off the pool pump and relieve all filter pressure before servicing any backwash valve or filter plumbing. Never loosen, remove, or open filter plumbing while the system is pressurized.

Push-pull valves are simple to operate, but they must be installed in the correct orientation for filter and backwash flow. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and verify plumbing direction before gluing or tightening connections. If replacing an old assembly, inspect union fittings, O-rings, piston seals, plumbing alignment, and filter connections before startup. After installation, check for leaks in both filter mode and backwash mode.

Buy with Confidence

Benchmark Pool Supply helps pool owners and service professionals match filter parts by part number, valve style, plumbing size, and filter compatibility. Push-pull backwash valves can look similar, but centerline spacing, port size, and filter model fitment matter. We focus on clear product identification so customers can match Swimables SW-26-064 to the correct Pentair-style backwash valve application and avoid wrong-part orders.