Ball valves

[tcat]

I've got two 2" ball valves from pool that are getting almost impossible to turn. Not much space to replace. It's there a lube that will loosen them up? WD-40?

 

[ajw22]

Replace them with diverter valves for a permanent fix.

I have not heard of anything that can loosen a sticky ball valve from the outside. And if you try and force the handle too much the handle will break off.

 

[tcat]

I could probably make one 3 way valve work. Looking at Hayward PSV3SDGR. 1½-2 or 2-2½, does it matter?

 

[magiteck]

I could probably make one 3 way valve work. Looking at Hayward PSV3SDGR. 1½-2 or 2-2½, does it matter?

If you have 2-inch plumbing, either will work.

With a 1.5-2, your plumbing will fit over the ports on the valve.

With a 2-2.5, your plumbing will fit inside the ports on the valve.

 

[proavia]

Post a few pics of these ball valves. My bet is someone will propose a viable replumb plan.

 

[Pool_Medic]

Buy a new ball valve, take the old one apart, replace with new ball and arm, it will work perfect at way less than half the price of a jandy never lube.

 

[tcat]

Here you go.

 

[Pool_Medic]

Sorry, I hate those without unions attached for removal or replacement. You will need to cut and install new ones, go with jandy 2 way.

 

[tcat]

Why not one 3 way in the middle? Can imagine ever needing both shut off.

 

[ajw22]

Left side is labeled SKIMMER.

Where does right side go to?

 

[tcat]

Two center bottom drains.

 

[ajw22]

If you ever blow out the lines and airlock them to winterize them then two valves will make that much easier.

A 3-way will work. A 2-way gives you more flexibility and easier to adjust each individually.

 

[tcat]

I'm in Austin, have never winterized. Thanks! Is Jandy really better than Hayword?

 

[1poolman1]

Hayward, Jandy, Pentair, Waterway, CMP. All good.