
Product Information
Description
Praher SM-20-AO 2 in. Side Mount Multiport Valve, All-Open Threaded Ports
ABS side mount valve for sand or DE filters
The Praher SM-20-AO is a 2 in. side mount multiport valve in high impact ABS with all-open threaded (FPT) ports. It ships with plugs so the same valve can be set up for a sand or DE filter, it is a six-position valve, and Praher lists it as NSF 50 approved.
| Manufacturer | Praher Plastics Canada |
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| Model | SM-20-AO |
| Also Listed As | SM-20-A0 |
| Praher Description | ABS side mount MPV, all open threaded ports with plugs (sand or DE) |
| SKU | PST-26-253-1225 |
| Mounting | Side mount |
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| Size | 2 in. |
| Positions | 6 |
| Filter Type | Sand or DE |
| Port Layout | All open ports, two plugs supplied |
| Certification | NSF 50 approved |
| Port Connection | 2 in. female pipe thread (NPT) |
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| Body | High impact ABS |
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| Diverter | NORYL (part E-11-S2) |
| Spider Gasket | TPE (part E-12-S2) |
| Sight Glass | Lexan (part E-17-S1) |
| Handle | Black ABS (part E-1-S1) |
| Pin and Spring | 304 stainless steel |
| Praher Warranty | 1 year from shipment, material and workmanship |
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- Sand or DE filters (all-open ports with plugs)
- Cross-listed for Hayward SP0715 and SP0716 2 in. side mount Vari-Flo valves
Can I use it on a sand filter or a DE filter?
Yes. Praher lists the SM-20-AO with all-open threaded ports and plugs for either sand or DE service. Praher also makes 2 in. versions with fixed threaded ports: SM-20-3 for sand and SM-20-2 for DE.
Is there a slip-port version?
Yes. The SM-20-AOS has all-open slip ports in place of threaded ports.
Can this valve be automated?
Praher builds the SM-20-AO into its AMP-SM20AO 24VAC actuator package and its AC-SM20AO Aquastar automatic backwash valve.
Additional Info
| Category | Parts Pool Parts Pool Valve Parts |
| SKU | PST-26-253-1225 |
| MPN | SM-20-A0 |
| Replaces | 4702P, 601422, _SP0715ALL, PRA-06-209, PRSM20AO, SM-20-A0, SP0715 (ALL), SP0715ALL |
| Manufacturer | Praher |
| Weight | 6.86 lb |