The Pentair RTTAIR Air Relief Valve<\/strong> is the genuine replacement manual air bleed valve for Triton NEO sand filters. Every time the filter is restarted after draining, cleaning, or a sand change, air becomes trapped inside the tank. This trapped air must be released before the pump is run at full flow \u2014 failure to do so can cause air locks, noisy operation, and in severe cases, pump damage. The air relief valve makes this a one-second, tool-free operation.<\/p>\n The valve is mounted on the top of the filter lid. To bleed the air, simply turn the knurled cap anti-clockwise by hand while the pump runs at low speed. Air escapes through the valve until a steady stream of water appears, at which point the cap is hand-tightened closed. The RTTAIR<\/strong> includes an integrated strainer to prevent debris from blocking the bleed port.<\/p>\n A faulty or missing air relief valve forces you to partially open plumbing unions to bleed air \u2014 a messy and time-consuming process. Replacing a damaged valve with this OEM part costs very little and protects far more expensive equipment downstream.<\/p>\n The Pentair Triton NEO Air Relief Valve (RTTAIR) is the original replacement manual air bleed valve for Triton NEO sand filters. Releasing trapped air from the filter before start-up prevents air locks and protects the pump, and this valve makes the process quick and tool-free. A small but essential component for every Triton NEO filter service.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":12756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"bwfblock_default_font":"","inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[38],"product_cat":[1794],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12735","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-pentair","product_cat-sand-filters","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":{"pph_product_template":false,"pph_extra_parts_check":"","pph_spare_parts":null,"pph_extra_spare_parts":null,"extra_product_tabs":null,"main_product_link":null,"restock_info":"","exploded_view_link":"","details_product":[{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Prevents air locks and protects the pump from running dry"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Hand-operated \u2014 no tools required to bleed the filter"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Integrated strainer prevents debris from blocking the bleed port"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Original Pentair part with precise 1\/4\" BSPP thread for a leak-free fit"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Affordable insurance for far more expensive pump and motor equipment"},{"text_details_type":"no","text_details_product":"Manual operation only \u2014 not an automatic air release valve"},{"text_details_type":"no","text_details_product":"Must be closed firmly after bleeding to prevent slow drip leaks"}],"details_product_exploded":null,"pph_card_badge_use_custom":false,"pph_card_badge_text":"","pph_card_badge_background_color":"#ADC2F7","pph_card_badge_border_color":"#ADC2F7","pph_card_badge_text_color":"#2B46AB"},"yoast_head":"\nSimple, Reliable Operation<\/h3>\n
Prevents Air Locks and Pump Damage<\/h3>\n
Key Specifications<\/h3>\n
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