High-Flow Three-Way Diverter Valve
2-inch / 2.5-inch
Illuminex•LU-3WV2
2" / 2.5" Compatibility
Designed for larger pool and spa plumbing
Three-Way Water Routing
Directs circulation between multiple equipment lines
Manual Flow Control
Top-mounted handle provides straightforward water routing
Female Socket Connections
Designed for permanent solvent-weld installation
Price
$69 USD
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CONTROL WHERE WATER FLOWS
Route Water Between Multiple Pool Lines
This three-way diverter valve allows water to be directed between multiple pool and spa plumbing lines, supporting different circulation paths and equipment configurations.
Example application only. Valve configuration depends on the plumbing system and installation design.
Designed for 2-Inch and 2.5-Inch Plumbing
The larger connection format is intended for pool and spa systems using larger plumbing lines and equipment-pad configurations.
2-inch pipe
2.5-inch pipe
Female socket connection
PVC primer
PVC solvent cement
Solvent-weld sockets only — not threaded, unionized, or quick-connect.
Straightforward Water Routing
The top-mounted handle allows the valve position to be adjusted manually, giving installers and pool owners direct control over the intended plumbing path.
Shut down the circulation system and relieve system pressure before servicing the plumbing system.
LU-3WV2 · 2-inch / 2.5-inch
Technical Specifications
| Model | LU-3WV2 |
| Product Type | Three-Way Diverter Valve |
| Size Compatibility | 2-inch / 2.5-inch |
| Number of Ports | Three |
| Connection Type | Female Socket |
| Installation Method | PVC primer and solvent cement |
| Application | Pool and spa plumbing |
| Primary Function | Manual water-flow routing |
Installation Overview
- Shut down the pool circulation system.
- Disconnect power to circulation equipment where required.
- Relieve all system pressure.
- Identify the intended function of each plumbing port.
- Dry-fit the valve and plumbing.
- Confirm that the handle has enough clearance for operation and service.
- Prepare the pipe and socket connections.
- Apply approved PVC primer and solvent cement.
- Insert and align each pipe without allowing excessive cement to enter the valve.
- Allow all joints to cure according to the cement manufacturer’s instructions.
- Restart the system.
- Inspect all connections for leaks.
- Confirm that the valve routes water through the intended plumbing lines.
Installation must follow the pool-system design, product instructions, and applicable plumbing and local code requirements.
Choose the Right Three-Way Valve Size
Compare the two Illuminex three-way diverter-valve sizes.
LU-3WV15
- Size
- 1.5-inch / 2-inch
- Option
- Smaller plumbing option
LU-3WV2 — This Model
- Size
- 2-inch / 2.5-inch
- Option
- Larger plumbing option
Three-Way or Two-Way?
The correct valve depends on the pool-system plumbing design.
Three-Way Diverter Valve
Routes water between multiple plumbing lines using three ports.
Two-Way Valve
Controls water through a single inline plumbing path using two ports.
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