The Zodiac R0596400 is an original replacement 6-way valve kit designed for use with Zodiac Boreal sand filters and compatible filtration systems. The 6-way valve is a central component of any sand or glass-media filtration setup, allowing the user to switch between the essential operating modes of a pool filter without disconnecting any pipework. This kit provides everything needed to restore full valve functionality, making it the correct choice when an existing valve becomes worn, cracked, or no longer seals reliably between positions.<\/p>\n
The valve operates by rotating a single handle to select one of six distinct flow positions: Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Recirculate, Waste, and Closed. Each position redirects water flow through the filter tank in a different way, enabling routine maintenance and water management tasks to be carried out simply and quickly. The 2″ connection size means this valve is suited to medium to larger pool installations where higher flow rates are required and where pipework is sized at 2 inches throughout.<\/p>\n
This kit is supplied as a complete valve assembly including the union piping connections required for integration into the filtration circuit. The 2″ union fittings allow the valve to be connected securely and removed again without cutting pipework, which simplifies both installation and future servicing. The valve body is manufactured from durable polymeric materials resistant to chlorinated pool water and UV exposure, consistent with the quality standards applied across the Zodiac Boreal filter range.<\/p>\n
The six operating positions provide the following functions in practice: Filter<\/strong> runs water through the sand bed for normal filtration; Backwash<\/strong> reverses flow to flush trapped debris out to waste; Rinse<\/strong> re-settles the sand bed after backwashing before returning to normal filtration; Recirculate<\/strong> bypasses the sand and circulates water directly; Waste<\/strong> allows water to be discharged directly without passing through the filter; and Closed<\/strong> stops all water flow through the valve. Together these positions cover every routine pool maintenance scenario.<\/p>\n The Zodiac R0596400 6-way valve kit is specifically designed for the Zodiac Boreal sand filter range and is intended as a genuine OEM replacement part. It is suitable for in-ground and above-ground pools where the filtration system uses a compatible Zodiac Boreal filter tank with 2″ connections. This valve is appropriate for pools requiring a medium to high-capacity filtration circuit. As an original Zodiac spare part, it ensures correct fit, reliable sealing across all six positions, and compatibility with existing union connections on the filter tank. It is the recommended replacement when the original valve shows signs of leaking between positions, handle stiffness, cracking, or general wear after extended seasonal use.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Suitability and application<\/h2>\n