Pentair In-Floor (A&A) Top Feed Complete 6-Port T-Valve Retrofit Rebuild Gear Kit | 230068 / 540269

The Pentair 230068 (formerly A&A 540269) is a complete retrofit rebuild gear kit for top-feed 6-port in-floor water valves. This kit is designed to upgrade/replace the older internal mechanism used in certain top-feed 6-port valves by converting it to a durable T-valve style drive and gear system for reliable zone indexing.

What This Kit Does

• Retrofits compatible top-feed 6-port in-floor valves to a T-valve style internal mechanism
• Restores smooth indexing/rotation between cleaning zones
• Replaces worn internal gears and drive components that cause skipping, sticking, or no rotation
• Helps extend the life of the existing valve body without replacing the entire housing

What’s Included

• Impeller
• Gear plate with 10 gears
• Cam
• Center shaft
• (2) Anti-friction washers
• O-ring
• T-valve clips
• Shim

Compatibility

• For top-feed style 6-port Pentair In-Floor / A&A water valves that use this retrofit kit
• Commonly referenced for valves plumbed in 1.5" or 2" systems (verify your valve’s internal style before ordering)

Fitment Tip: Confirm your valve is a top-feed 6-port design and that the internal mechanism matches the parts shown in this kit. Port count alone is not enough—top-feed and other valve styles use different internal components.

Common Signs You Need This Kit

• Valve no longer indexes through zones
• Zones stick, skip, or rotate inconsistently
• Grinding/clicking noises from the gear area
• Visible wear or missing teeth on internal gears

Installation Notes

1. Turn off the pump and relieve pressure before opening the valve.
2. Disassemble the top-feed valve and remove worn internal components.
3. Clean the valve cavity and seating surfaces (remove debris, scale, and sand).
4. Install the new shaft, cam, gear plate, gears, washers, and impeller in the correct orientation.
5. Replace the included O-ring and ensure it is seated evenly before reassembly.
6. Reassemble and test at low flow first, then verify proper zone indexing under normal operation.

Maintenance Tips

• Keep the filter clean—excess debris and sand accelerate gear and cam wear.
• If you service the valve, rinse internal parts and check gears for worn teeth or binding.
• Use only pool-safe silicone lubricant on O-rings (avoid petroleum-based products).
• Winterize properly to prevent freeze damage to the valve assembly.