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Pro Forma Consolidated FInancial Results of Operations (Detail) (Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information, USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Pro forma net sales $ 7,409,917 $ 7,326,432
Pro forma net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Pentair Ltd. $ 157,471 $ (47,373)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Pentair Ltd. $ 0.75 $ (0.23)