{"product_id":"mpv-40mm-suit-ec-filter","title":"Astralpool Multiport Valve 40mm Complete - EC550, EC650 Sand Filter - 76037","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAstralpool Multiport Valve 40mm Complete - EC550, EC650 Sand Filter - 76037\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe keep these physically in stock for fast shipping or local pick-up, unlike most drop-shipping websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete top-mount 6-position multiport valve assembly for Astralpool EC series sand filters with 40mm (1½\") ports. Supplied as a full kit with barrel unions, tank clamp, tank O-ring and pressure gauge, so a failed valve can be replaced without sourcing fittings separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck This First - EC and ECA Are Not Interchangeable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EC and ECA valves look near-identical on the shelf. They are not the same part. The difference is the outside diameter of the filter's centre pipe (the standpipe the valve seats over):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mm O\/D centre pipe = EC series = this valve, part 76037.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48.1mm O\/D centre pipe = ECA series = part 76036 instead\u003c\/strong\u003e - see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/mpv-40mm-eca-filter\"\u003eAstralpool Multiport Valve 40mm ECA Filter 76036\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the centre pipe with vernier callipers or a tape before ordering. That single measurement decides it. If you are unsure, send us a photo of your existing valve and the filter's model label and we will confirm which one you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTank diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePort size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentre pipe O\/D\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstralpool EC550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.21 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstralpool EC650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.30 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not fit ECA550, ECA650, CA, Cantabric, FG, E series or RX series filters. Each of those uses a different valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 40mm top-mount multiport valve (6 position: Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Recirculate, Closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x tank-to-valve O-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x 40mm barrel unions with O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x tank clamp set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x pressure gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 76037\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort size: 40mm \/ 1½\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: top mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositions: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: UV-stabilised, chemical-resistant moulding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 9343609010256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 12 months manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/mpv-40mm-eca-filter\"\u003eMultiport Valve 40mm ECA550 \/ ECA650 - 76036\u003c\/a\u003e (48.1mm centre pipe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/spider-gasket-40mm-mpv-astral\"\u003eSpider Gasket 40mm Multiport Valve - 75916\u003c\/a\u003e (the usual cause of water leaking to waste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/diverter-astralpool-40mm-mpv\"\u003eDiverter 40mm Multiport Valve - 75902\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/handle-astralpool-mpv-40-50mm\"\u003eHandle 40\/50mm Multiport Valve - 75903\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/sight-glass-astralpool-mpv\"\u003eSight Glass Multiport Valve - 75906\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/top-cover-astralpool-40mm-mpv\"\u003eTop Cover 40mm Multiport Valve - 75901\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf only the spider gasket, handle or sight glass has failed, replacing that part is far cheaper than a complete valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Identify Which Valve You Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the filter pump off at the isolator and release pressure via the manual air bleed on the filter lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndo the tank clamp and lift the multiport valve clear of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the outside diameter of the centre pipe (standpipe) rising from the middle of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm O\/D means EC series - order 76037. 48.1mm O\/D means ECA series - order 76036.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the filter's model label to confirm the reading before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my ECA550 or ECA650 filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. ECA filters use a 48.1mm centre pipe and require part 76036. This valve suits the 50mm centre pipe on EC series filters only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy barrel unions separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Three 40mm barrel unions and their O-rings are supplied with the valve, along with the tank clamp, tank O-ring and pressure gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater is running out the waste line while the valve is set to Filter. Do I need a whole new valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually not. That symptom is normally a worn spider gasket, part 75916, which is a fraction of the cost of a complete valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many positions does the valve have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix: Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Recirculate and Closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it if I order the wrong one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we accept returns. The valve must come back unused and in brand-new saleable condition or a restocking fee applies. Measuring the centre pipe first avoids the issue entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eManufacturer Catalogues, Diagrams \u0026amp; Part Numbers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Need exploded views, spare part numbers, product numbers, diagrams, or more product information? See the manufacturer catalogues below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasp.com.au\/pages\/Astralpool_Catalogue_2026\"\u003eAstralpool Catalogue 2026\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasp.com.au\/pages\/Zodiac_Catalogue_2026\"\u003eZodiac Catalogue 2026\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Before Ordering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Please ensure you order correctly. Confirm this product is suitable before ordering. Use the catalogues above, seek professional assistance, or \u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@hasp.com.au\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of your existing part, model details, serial numbers, and any labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all products, these must be diagnosed and fitted by a qualified and experienced person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Will the 76037 multiport valve fit an Astralpool ECA550 or ECA650 filter?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. ECA series filters use a 48.1mm outside diameter centre pipe and require part 76036. 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