Autotrol 263/268

The Autotrol Series 263/268 controls from Good Water Warehouse are designed for residential, high-performance and light commercial water conditioning applications. Famous for its intuitive programming, robust design and ECO Options, this is one of the EASIEST systems to install and use whether you are a professional or a first time timer user.

From a pro-level polymer-made valve body, to plenty of choices in control and connection, the Autotrol 263/268 is designed to handle both softener and filtration applications effortlessly—with durable backwash muscle for larger system tanks and up to 25 GPM continuous flow.

Core Features and Benefits

Durable Build and Long-Term Reliability

Made of fiber-reinforced polymer valve body for strength and UV resistance

Duraflow flapper has been independently tested to last up to 2 million flushes, it also has a wipe clean shaft to prevent build-up and corrosion from hard water and gunk rendering the flapper for longer life.

Prevents mineral build up at the time of refilling the soft water tank, maintains better system performance in the long run

Precision Operation and Control

Optical sensor provides extremely accurate cycle positioning for consistent water treatment

• Provides 5 or 8-cycle adjustable programming and lets you adjust water softener or filtration to match your specific needs
• History tracking is integrated and available for performance analysis and debugging over time
• High Flow Performance
• Provides 25 GPM continuous service flow rate at a minimum of 5 psi pressure drop
• For backwash flow rates up to 20 GPM and softener tanks up to 16" and filters up to 18" in diameter
• Great for household or business that needs clean water and has large flow rate demand
• Power Resilience and Programming Security

Super capacitor holds time-of-day for 1 hour in case of power failure

Each input has on/off, heat/cool or absolute set point; set up of 3-stage cooling and 3-stage heating heat/cool snooze timers; 3-stage cooling and 3-stage heating set point/exceed timers; and dedicated DHW/spa set point. All programming is saved in non-volatile memory, so it's not lost during prolonged AC power outages; memories are protected against data loss for up to 10 years.

• Environmental protective cover provides water resistance and UV protection to electronics
• Powered need to use a 12V AC transformer with the ultra-low average power consumption at only 3-Watts

Flexible Control Configurations

Autotrol 263/268 There are multiple 263/268 controller options to suit a variety of different applications:

Basic Options:

• 460TC – Easy time clock control using 3 simple settings
• 460i – M/DERED CONTROL w/ EASY TO USE INTERFACE
• Economic Digital Options:
• 740 – Time clock operation only
• 760 – Metered electronic controller> 760- Control Unit Description:Model nos.

Professional Control Options:

742 -Programmable timer for multiple cycles per day at the back of control Saves on salt and water by using the demand initiated regeneration feature Note: Comes standard with the softener unit is a plastic male 1" pipe thread nipple.

• 762 – – Fully Programmable Metered Control And Settings The 762 model is our base metered version.
• 764 – High metered control filtration for multiple tanks

These alternatives make it possible for the valve to work in basic to the most complicated systems with a great deal of customisation.

Plumbing and Compatibility

• Control valves for softener or filter
• Polymer-construction bypass valve options.
• Compatible with pipe diameters of ¾”- 1.25” in NPT, BSP, or sweat formats
• Fits perfect with Autotrol internal turbine flow meter for improved metering accuracy

Valve Specifications

• Valve Body Material: NSF certified glass-loaded polyester
• Pressure Range: 20–120 psi (U.S) 20–100 psi (Canada)
• Range of water temperature: 35°F - 100°F (2°C - 38°C)
• Operating temperature: -9.4°F to 120.2°F (-23°C to 49°C)
• Hydrostatic Test Pressure: 300 psi
• Weight: 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

Valve Dimensions and Connections

• Width: 14.9" (37.8 cm)
• Height: 8.5" (21.5 cm)
• Riser Tube Size: 1.050" (27 mm)
• Riser Extension: 1/2" above tank (+1/2" / -1/2")
• Tank Thread: 2-½" – 8, male
• Inlet/Outlet: 1¾"-12 UNC-2A male
• Drain Line: ¾" NPT, male
• Brine Line: ⅜" NPT, male

Electrical & Power Supply

• Controller Input: 12V AC
• Frequency Support: 50/60 Hz
• Power Usage: 3 watts average
• Transformer Output: 12V AC, 400mA
• Input Voltage Choice: 100V,115V,230V AC

Plug Configurations: North American (indoors/outdoors), UK, Europe, Japan, Taiwan/Korea, Australia

Flow Ratings

• Flow: 25.0 gpm with 5 psi Pressure Drop
• Backwash Rate: 20.0 GPM @ 25 psi Pressure Loss
• Service Cv: 6.50 (Kv = 5.6)
• Backwash Cv: 4.00 (Kv = 3.5)

Final Words

The Autotrol 263/268 (1" and 1 ¼") with reliability and performance features to a mechanical control head, and is a vacant, down flow simplex or twin tank control valve for water softener and filter control applications. Featuring many time clock options, robust materials, and outstanding value, it is the perfect choice for larger residential and light commercial systems.