Pentair Plug (Sand Removal) | System 3 D.E., Modular D.E., Modular Media & Sand Filters | 24900-0503Z C3310AM or leaking trap cover causes

or leaking trap cover causes air ingestion

avoiding a second teardown

replace it at the same time as the valve to avoid a repeat service call

Replacing the PCBA and membrane keypad together as a matched kit ensures consistent electrical contacts between the board and the keypad buttons

This ring secures the filter's clamping assembly

Pentair Plug (Sand Removal) | System 3 D.E., Modular D.E., Modular Media & Sand Filters | 24900-0503Z C3310AM or leaking trap cover causesThe Pentair Plug (Sand Removal) (24900 0503Z) is the OEM replacement sand removal plug for the Pentair System 3 filter family, including the SD Series D. E., Modular D. E. (SMD Series), Modular Media Filter, and Sand Filter lines. This plug seals the drain port at the base of the filter tank, allowing the vessel to hold water and filter media during normal operation. When it's time to drain and flush the tank for sand changes, media replacement, or