
Fleck (18818) Upper Basket Twist-Lock 13/16" - Gray
Fleck 18818 Upper Basket Details
Component Specifications
| Manufacturer | Fleck (Pentair) |
| OEM Part Number | 18818 |
| Riser Compatibility | 13/16 inch inner diameter risers |
| Installation Method | Twist-lock design, no tools required |
| Primary Function | Media retention and flow distribution |
| Color | Gray |
| Service Position | Upper valve assembly (inlet side) |
Where This Component Works
The Fleck 18818 upper basket fits most residential Fleck control valves using 13/16" riser tubes, including 5600, 5600SXT, 7000, and 9000 series softener and filter valve heads. This component sits at the top of the riser tube inside the valve body and prevents resin beads, carbon media, or other filter materials from escaping the tank during backwash or service cycles. The twist-lock design allows for quick replacement during routine maintenance without disassembling the entire valve. Compatible with standard Fleck distributor assemblies in both softening and filtration applications.
Fleck 18818 Upper Basket Details
Component Specifications
| Manufacturer | Fleck (Pentair) |
| OEM Part Number | 18818 |
| Riser Compatibility | 13/16 inch inner diameter risers |
| Installation Method | Twist-lock design, no tools required |
| Primary Function | Media retention and flow distribution |
| Color | Gray |
| Service Position | Upper valve assembly (inlet side) |
Where This Component Works
The Fleck 18818 upper basket fits most residential Fleck control valves using 13/16" riser tubes, including 5600, 5600SXT, 7000, and 9000 series softener and filter valve heads. This component sits at the top of the riser tube inside the valve body and prevents resin beads, carbon media, or other filter materials from escaping the tank during backwash or service cycles. The twist-lock design allows for quick replacement during routine maintenance without disassembling the entire valve. Compatible with standard Fleck distributor assemblies in both softening and filtration applications.
Description
Fleck 18818 Upper Basket Details
Component Specifications
| Manufacturer | Fleck (Pentair) |
| OEM Part Number | 18818 |
| Riser Compatibility | 13/16 inch inner diameter risers |
| Installation Method | Twist-lock design, no tools required |
| Primary Function | Media retention and flow distribution |
| Color | Gray |
| Service Position | Upper valve assembly (inlet side) |
Where This Component Works
The Fleck 18818 upper basket fits most residential Fleck control valves using 13/16" riser tubes, including 5600, 5600SXT, 7000, and 9000 series softener and filter valve heads. This component sits at the top of the riser tube inside the valve body and prevents resin beads, carbon media, or other filter materials from escaping the tank during backwash or service cycles. The twist-lock design allows for quick replacement during routine maintenance without disassembling the entire valve. Compatible with standard Fleck distributor assemblies in both softening and filtration applications.












