Valterra 3-Piece Gate Valve [2" Slip x 2" Union] [40 PSI] (6216) aosmith This type of replacement is

This type of replacement is especially useful when the trap housing remains serviceable and the real weakness is centered on the basket itself

and SP1097 skimmer applications where vacuuming through the skimmer is part of regular maintenance

no longer reacts to vacuum changes properly

and 155A heater applications where the supported pressure-sensing connection path needs replacement

Valterra 3-Piece Gate Valve [2" Slip x 2" Union] [40 PSI] (6216) aosmith This type of replacement isThe Valterra 3 piece gate valve is designed for compatible 2 inch systems where one side is slip connected and the other side uses a union, with a 40 PSI rating. A valve in this format is useful because it combines shutoff control with easier disassembly on the union side, which can make future service noticeably simpler. This version is especially useful in plumbing runs where equipment access matters and the ability to break the line at the union