Autotrol Performa 263 Filter Valve with 742 LOGIX Timer (263-742F Logix)

The Performa 263 with 742 Logix timer is Autotrol's backwashing filter control valve fitted with the 742 Logix electronic board, used to automate the backwash and rinse cycle on media filters such as carbon or birm filtration systems. The 742 Logix timer manages backwash frequency and duration on a programmed schedule, giving reliable, hands-off operation once set up. This is a complete replacement valve assembly, stocked by WrekinWater for servicing or replacing an existing 263-742F Logix installation.

Technical specifications

Symptoms that mean you need this part

• The valve fails to trigger or complete a scheduled backwash cycle and part-level repairs haven't fixed it
• The valve body has cracked or is leaking at more than one connection point
• The 742 Logix board is faulty or displaying persistent errors alongside signs of mechanical wear in the valve
• Filtered water quality has declined, suggesting the filter bed isn't backwashing effectively
• The existing valve and timer are old enough that a full changeover is more practical than sourcing individual spares

Why it fails / why it matters

The 263 valve with its 742 Logix timer controls when and how thoroughly the filter media gets backwashed, and if either the mechanical valve or the electronic timer degrades, the whole backwash cycle becomes unreliable even though the filter media itself may still be serviceable. Once the valve body is worn alongside timer or drive issues, or spares for the specific board revision are hard to source, replacing the complete 263-742F Logix assembly is the most reliable way to restore consistent, correctly timed backwashing.

Why buy this from WrekinWater

WrekinWater has supplied Autotrol filtration equipment to installers and homeowners for over 15 years from its Bettisfield, Shropshire base, serving more than 50,000 customers and stocking the Pentair Fleck, Autotrol, Clack and Kinetico ranges. The business is rated Excellent on Trustpilot and dispatches orders promptly, which counts when a filter system is out of action until a replacement valve arrives.

How to fit it

1. Isolate the filter at the bypass valve and shut off the mains supply before disconnecting any pipework
2. Record the existing drain, backwash and wiring configuration with photos before removing the old valve
3. Confirm with a competent installer that the Performa 263 with 742 Logix timer matches your tank thread and riser before ordering or fitting
4. Disconnect the drain line and control wiring, then remove the old valve from the tank, taking care with the riser tube
5. Fit the new 263-742F Logix valve with fresh o-rings at the tank connection and reconnect drain and wiring
6. Programme the 742 Logix timer with your required backwash schedule to suit the filter media fitted
7. Restore mains supply, run a manual backwash cycle, and check every joint for leaks before returning the filter to service