By Pass 7278434 utilized on select Sears, North Star, GE, and Ecowater systems. GE PN = WS15X10053 Now featuring a newly designed easier-to-handle grip on the Right Side. This By Pass necessitates (2) Clips (7116713 or WS60X1004) for attachment to the “standard” valve body, along with another (2) of the same Clips to secure the needed (2) Installation Adapter Tube Plastic (2207800 or GE # WS60X10013 or GE # WS60X10006), both mentioned as Related items. NOTE: Clips and Adapters are sold SEPARATELY. Should you require them, you need to order them separately. This By Pass is applicable for late models of Sears and GE Smartwater valves and should not be mistaken for the threaded version (7129871), NOR the larger version (7214383) with which it shares a likeness. The non-threaded model, 7278434, can be used with any “standard” size valve body (5 screws, rather than 8 screws in valve cover/body), and is DOCUMENTED in the Manual for these Models 625.383000, 625.383060, 625.383500, 625.383560, 625.38817003, 625.38818003, 625.38827003, 625.38828003, 625.393060, 625.393560 Moreover, this is the By Pass employed in the Morton’s Systemsaver models under KIT PN 7289752. If you need the adapters (7278442) and clips (7116713), you must acquire them separately, as they are NOT included with this By Pass we are offering.
Compatible with the 3/4″ softener valves. This product does not accommodate the larger 1″ control valve.
7278434 Bypass employs clips and adapters (NOT included) to connect to your plumbing. It does NOT possess threads on the bypass.
Customers express
Clients find the bypass valve functions effectively with Kenmore water softeners and is straightforward to install, with one individual mentioning it takes about 10 minutes. The valve fits flawlessly, maintains good quality, and acts as a perfect replacement component. Although the assembly quality is well received, several customers note the presence of minor hairline fractures in the manifold assembly.
