Elevate Your Hot Tub Experience with the Besgo 5-Way Backwash Valve (BES090)

As a retailer of hot tub spare parts, I’m thrilled to introduce you to the BES090 Backwash Valve – a Swiss-engineered marvel designed to revolutionize your hot tub maintenance routine. This premium valve boasts 90mm solvent connections at 300mm centres, making it ideal for larger filtration systems and commercial applications.

Swiss Precision Engineering Since 1980

Crafted in Switzerland for over four decades, the Besgo 5-way valve represents the pinnacle of pneumatic valve technology. This innovative device automates your sand filter backwashes, offering an efficient, simple, and safe solution to one of the most time-consuming aspects of hot tub upkeep.

Unparalleled Efficiency

What sets the Besgo 5-way valve apart is its remarkable backwash speed. Outperforming traditional 6-way valves, this powerhouse ensures superior backwash results, allowing you to minimize maintenance time and maximize enjoyment of your hot tub or pool.

Key Features and Benefits

Versatile Installation

• Direct filter fitting or wall-mounting options
• 90° rotating connections for adaptable setup

Safety-First Design

• Automatic return to filtration mode during power outages
• Continuous protection for your filtration system

Uninterrupted Operation

• Filtration pump continues during valve switchover
• Maintains constant water circulation

Certified Quality

• TÜV Rheinland certified
• Exceptional reliability for peace of mind

Universal Compatibility

• Suitable for all AFM® / sand filters
• Part of a range available from DN40 (50mm) to DN125 (140mm)

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Model	BES090
Connection Size	90mm
Connection Type	Solvent
Centre Distance	300mm
Valve Type	5-way pneumatic
Country of Manufacture	Switzerland
Certification	TÜV Rheinland
Body Material	PVC-U
Inner Parts	Stainless Steel V4A / 316
Seals	Viton® / PTFE (ozone resistant)
Control Pressure	3.5 to 6 bars
Electrical Connection	230V/50Hz

Installation and Operation

The Besgo 5-way valve is designed for hassle-free installation and operation. It can be activated using either water pressure or compressed air, requiring just 3.5 bars of pressure. A simple 230V electric controller/timer is all you need to program and activate the solenoid valve.

Operation Modes:

1. Filtration Mode: Solenoid valve closed
2. Backwash Mode: Solenoid valve open

In case of power failure, the valve automatically returns to the “Filtration” position, preventing accidental pool draining.

Advanced Design Features

Low Pressure Loss

The Besgo valve’s design allows for high backwash speed with minimal pressure loss, offering superior results compared to traditional 6-way or butterfly valves of similar size.

Flexible Connections

The valve’s C and D connections can be rotated by 90 degrees, with an additional fine adjustment of +/-4°, ensuring a tension-free installation.

Easy Maintenance

All Besgo valves are designed to be glued on the outside and installed with detachable connections, making service work or replacement straightforward.

Why Choose the Besgo 5-Way Backwash Valve?

1. Time-Saving: Automate your backwash process and reduce maintenance time.
2. Efficiency: Higher backwash velocity means cleaner filters and clearer water.
3. Durability: Swiss-made quality ensures a long-lasting addition to your filtration system.
4. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of filter sizes and types, including larger systems.
5. Safety: Fail-safe features protect your system and maintain water quality.

Installation Tips

When installing the BES090, keep these points in mind:

1. Ensure proper alignment with your filtration system.
2. Use appropriate solvent cement for the 90mm connections.
3. Allow for the 300mm centre distance when planning your plumbing layout.
4. Take advantage of the 90° rotating connections for optimal positioning.
5. Consider wall-mounting for easier access and maintenance, especially recommended for this larger valve size.

Conclusion

Upgrade your hot tub or pool filtration system with the Besgo 5-Way Backwash Valve (BES090). Experience the convenience of automated backwashing, the efficiency of superior cleaning, and the peace of mind that comes with Swiss-made quality. Don’t let maintenance hold you back from enjoying your aquatic oasis – make the smart choice with Besgo