1" Plastic Yoke, Quick Connect

This 1-inch plastic yoke with quick-connect fittings (FL56-10QC) is a plumbing connection accessory for the Fleck 5600 control valve. The yoke bolts to the back of the valve and provides the inlet and outlet ports that tie your softener into the home's plumbing, with quick-connect fittings that speed installation and simplify future service. It is the bridge between your house piping and the control valve.

Yoke features

• 1-inch plastic yoke for the Fleck 5600 control valve
• Quick-connect fittings for fast, tool-light installation
• Provides the valve's inlet and outlet plumbing connections
• Corrosion-proof plastic construction for potable water service
• Genuine Pentair Fleck accessory, valve model 5600
• Allows the valve to be removed without cutting pipe

The Fleck 5600 is one of the most widely installed residential softener valves, valued for its simplicity and long service life, and the yoke is what physically and hydraulically connects it to your house plumbing. A 1-inch port size suits homes that need higher flow than the common 3/4-inch connection provides, helping minimize pressure drop across the system so showers and fixtures stay strong even when several are running at once. The plastic construction resists corrosion and scale, making it a durable, maintenance-friendly choice for potable water that won't rust or pit over time.

The quick-connect design is a real convenience. It lets you disconnect the valve from the plumbing for service or bypass without cutting pipe, which is especially handy during seal, piston, or full valve replacement, or when winterizing or relocating equipment. What might otherwise be a soldering or re-plumbing job becomes a matter of releasing the connection by hand.

When installing, ensure the O-rings at the valve connection are properly seated and lightly coated with silicone lubricant for a leak-free joint, and confirm inlet and outlet orientation matches the flow arrows on the valve so water moves in the correct direction. Place the system in bypass and relieve pressure before connecting or disconnecting the yoke, then check for leaks as you bring it back up to pressure. A correctly installed quick-connect yoke gives you a clean, serviceable connection that pays dividends every time the valve needs attention, turning what could be a plumbing project into a simple, tool-light task.