Caretaker / Zodiac 5-9-2001 5-Port Water Valve Rebuild Kit

The Caretaker 5-9-2001 rebuild kit is a comprehensive OEM-style repair kit for 5-port in-floor pool cleaning valves (used in systems like Caretaker, EnvironPool, Dust & Vac, Zodiac, or Polaris setups). It restores full valve function, especially useful if your valve has stopped rotating, leaks, or fails to advance properly between cleaning cycles.

What’s Included

• 5 internal pistons (valve port pistons)
• 5 small port O-rings for piston seals
• 2 large housing O-rings (bottom plate & housing seal)
• New gear-train (cam/gear assembly) for valve indexing
• All necessary screws, bearings, and internal hardware

Purpose & Benefits

• Restores reliable rotation and port switching for 5-port water valves — essential for proper in-floor cleaning operation.
• Eliminates leaks, bypass, or mis-alignment caused by worn pistons, O-rings, or gear wear.
• Extends service life of existing valve without full replacement — cost-effective maintenance solution.
• Compatible with both 1.5″ and 2″ 5-port valve housings (depending on your system’s plumbing size).
• Relatively simple DIY installation with basic tools — allows pool owners or pros to rebuild valve quickly and restore function.

Typical Applications

• In-ground pools using Caretaker, Zodiac, Polaris, EnvironPool or Dust & Vac in-floor cleaning systems.
• Valves that have failed to cycle, jammed in one position, or shown leak/bypass symptoms.
• Routine maintenance on older valves to prevent failure during peak usage seasons.

Maintenance & Installation Tips

• Before rebuilding — shut off pump and relieve all pressure; drain water to below the valve assembly.
• Clean valve housing thoroughly; inspect for cracks or damage before re-using body components.
• Install new pistons, O-rings, and gear assembly per instructions; lubricate O-rings with pool-safe lubricant to ensure proper seal and ease of movement.
• After reassembly — perform a manual valve rotation check and pressure-test to confirm leak-free operation before resuming normal pump operation.
• Inspect valve internals annually or after heavy use to catch wear early and avoid valve failure mid-season.

Why Carry 5-9-2001 in Your Inventory

For pool supply retailers — including this kit in your catalog offers a high-demand maintenance/replacement option: many older in-floor cleaning systems eventually need valve rebuilds rather than full replacements. This kit lets customers revive their existing plumbing and equipment at a fraction of the cost of a new valve assembly, making it a strong value-added part for pool service professionals and DIY pool owners alike.