Fleck 5600 Pwrhead Bw Fltr

The Fleck 5600 Powerhead for backwash filters (FL56F-PH) is the complete control head used to operate Fleck 5600-based backwashing filtration systems. The powerhead houses the timer, drive motor, and cam mechanism that step the valve through service and the backwash and rinse cycles that keep a filter bed clean and effective. As a single, ready-to-install assembly, it spares you the work of rebuilding a worn head component by component.

This is a genuine Pentair Fleck assembly configured specifically for filter (backwash) service rather than softening, making it the right replacement when a 5600 filter's control head has failed, worn out, or lost its programming.

• Complete powerhead for Fleck 5600 backwashing filters
• Houses the timer, drive motor, and cam for cycle control
• Configured for backwash filter service, not softening
• Genuine Pentair Fleck assembly, valve model 5600, about 2.0 lbs
• Restores full automatic backwash operation
• Drop-in replacement for a failed or worn filter control head

About backwash filtration

Backwashing filters, used for sediment, iron, carbon, manganese, or other media, periodically reverse flow through the media bed to lift and flush away trapped particles, then settle and rinse the bed before returning it to service. This automatic cleaning is what allows the filter to keep working over time instead of clogging. The powerhead is the component that automates that sequence on a 5600 valve, advancing through each position on schedule.

When the powerhead fails, the filter may stop backwashing, which leads to channeling, rising pressure drop, and media that gradually loses its capacity to treat water. The symptoms can be easy to miss at first, showing up as declining water quality or reduced flow before the cause becomes obvious.

When replacing the powerhead, mount it squarely on the valve body so the cam indexes correctly, confirm the drive cam advances freely through its positions, and program the backwash frequency to suit your media type and water quality. Place the system in bypass and relieve pressure before service, and disconnect power before opening the control. A fresh, properly programmed powerhead returns your 5600 filter to dependable automatic operation. Programmed to match your media and water quality, a fresh powerhead keeps the filter bed clean and effective automatically, preserving both flow and treatment performance with no day-to-day attention required.