| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2452405 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Warranty Reserve Rollforward (Detail) (http://www.pentair.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesWarrantyReserveRollforwardDetail) |
| Table | Product Liability Contingency [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000077360 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | ||
Service and product warranty provision | ||
Payments | ( | ( |
Acquired | ||
Translation | ||
Ending balance | 54,300,000 | |