{"product_id":"pentairwaterpoolandspainc_271168z","title":"Pentair HiFlow Valve Diffuser 2\" | Top \u0026 Side Mount MultiPort Valve | 271168Z","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 271168Z is the OEM replacement valve diffuser for the 2\" HiFlow Top Mount and Side Mount MultiPort Valve. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e version — confirm the color of your existing diffuser before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0; color: #856404;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT: COLOR-SPECIFIC PART\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis listing is for the Gray diffuser. Confirm the color of the diffuser in your existing valve before ordering to ensure correct fitment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve diffuser directs water flow within the multiport valve body, ensuring proper distribution across the valve's internal ports. A cracked or worn diffuser can cause flow bypass, pressure loss, or incorrect filtration routing — replacing it restores the valve to correct operating function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e271168Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eValve Diffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, compare the part number molded or stamped on your existing diffuser to confirm 271168Z is the correct replacement. Multiport valves are available in multiple port sizes and configurations — the diffuser is not universal across all HiFlow valve variants. When the valve is already disassembled for service, inspect the rotor O-ring and spider gasket at the same time; replacing worn internal components together avoids a repeat teardown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-04-06 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53960101167379,"sku":"271168Z","price":92.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-hiflow-valve-diffuser-2-top-side-mount-multiport-valve-271168z.webp?v=1780412153","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_271168z","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}