Description
Pentair In-Floor (A&A) Top Feed Complete 6-Port T-Valve Retrofit Rebuild Gear Kit | 230068 / 540269
The Pentair 230068 (formerly A&A 540269) is a complete retrofit rebuild gear kit for top-feed 6-port in-floor water valves. This kit is designed to upgrade/replace the older internal mechanism used in certain top-feed 6-port valves by converting it to a durable T-valve style drive and gear system for reliable zone indexing.
What This Kit Does
- Retrofits compatible top-feed 6-port in-floor valves to a T-valve style internal mechanism
- Restores smooth indexing/rotation between cleaning zones
- Replaces worn internal gears and drive components that cause skipping, sticking, or no rotation
- Helps extend the life of the existing valve body without replacing the entire housing
What’s Included
- Impeller
- Gear plate with 10 gears
- Cam
- Center shaft
- (2) Anti-friction washers
- O-ring
- T-valve clips
- Shim
Compatibility
- For top-feed style 6-port Pentair In-Floor / A&A water valves that use this retrofit kit
- Commonly referenced for valves plumbed in 1.5″ or 2″ systems (verify your valve’s internal style before ordering)
Fitment Tip: Confirm your valve is a top-feed 6-port design and that the internal mechanism matches the parts shown in this kit. Port count alone is not enough—top-feed and other valve styles use different internal components.
Common Signs You Need This Kit
- Valve no longer indexes through zones
- Zones stick, skip, or rotate inconsistently
- Grinding/clicking noises from the gear area
- Visible wear or missing teeth on internal gears
Installation Notes
- Turn off the pump and relieve pressure before opening the valve.
- Disassemble the top-feed valve and remove worn internal components.
- Clean the valve cavity and seating surfaces (remove debris, scale, and sand).
- Install the new shaft, cam, gear plate, gears, washers, and impeller in the correct orientation.
- Replace the included O-ring and ensure it is seated evenly before reassembly.
- Reassemble and test at low flow first, then verify proper zone indexing under normal operation.
Maintenance Tips
- Keep the filter clean—excess debris and sand accelerate gear and cam wear.
- If you service the valve, rinse internal parts and check gears for worn teeth or binding.
- Use only pool-safe silicone lubricant on O-rings (avoid petroleum-based products).
- Winterize properly to prevent freeze damage to the valve assembly.
