What kind of valve is this?

[obiaseti]

Pool newbie here so apologies if this is elementary. I've got an in ground pool with a spa and long story short while trying to find a way to turn on circulation for the spa I found this pair of valves. My best guess is that they are some sort of 3-way valves to switch filtration inflow and outflow between pool mode and spa mode. Maybe it's just missing a handle (I tried turning it with a wrench but had no luck so maybe not)? The make is Ortega if that helps. My hope is identifying the type of valve will let me fix/operate it and get the spa running again.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Look up Ortega diverter valve. The valve itself appears to be obsolete, but replacement handles are available. Check out the Q&A section here:

Pentair Ortega, 3 Port Lexan Handle (072392) - INYOPools.com

072392 - ORTEGA, 3 PORT LEXAN HANDLE (072392)

www.inyopools.com

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Here's a link that shows more parts.

Pentair / Ortega Valve Parts - INYOPools.com

Pentair / Ortega Valve Parts - INYOpools.com has the largest selection of swimming pool and spa replacement parts with over 70,000 parts in stock. Order today and save!

www.inyopools.com

Given the price of the parts it may be more economical to replace them with Jandy never lubes. Maybe @1poolman1 can provide guidance.

 

[obiaseti]

Look up Ortega diverter valve. The valve itself appears to be obsolete, but replacement handles are available. Check out the Q&A section here:

Pentair Ortega, 3 Port Lexan Handle (072392) - INYOPools.com

072392 - ORTEGA, 3 PORT LEXAN HANDLE (072392)

www.inyopools.com

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Thanks a lot! This looks like an exact match! Now I need to decide if it's worth fixing this or upgrading to a newer diverter valve.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Thanks a lot! This looks like an exact match! Now I need to decide if it's worth fixing this or upgrading to a newer diverter valve.

If they are simple enough to swap out with Jandy valves, I would do it. The issue I see is Jandy's are wider than the Ortega valves and may require some modifications to the plumbing. You're in the best position to see whether it's feasible.