Is there a 4-way valve?

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Truwolf

Truwolf

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... and if no - why not?

I have 3 ways for my water to go: pool jets, waterfall, spa. I am 100% sure many pools have more than 2 options. Same thing for the intake: spa, cleaner, main drain.

I was looking everywhere and there doesn't seem to be a 4 way valve. So, you got to fiddle with 2 x 3-way, which makes everything difficult and ugly in terms of plumbing.


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Truwolf
 
If you have 4 ports, the diverter has to block one port, so it does not make a lot of sense to have an extra port.

There might be a few instances where a 4 way valve would be a good choice, but not too many.
 
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JamesW said:
If you have 4 ports, the diverter has to block one port, so it does not make a lot of sense to have an extra port.

There might be a few instances where a 4 way valve would be a good choice, but not too many.
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Thanks, JamesW.

This one seems to feed from the bottom, so the diversion can go all 4 ways. Cool ...

Currently out of stock unfortunately. Will report back if I get my hands on it.

Thanks,
Truwolf
 
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JamesW said:
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WATERWAY | WATERWAY 5 PORT VALVE 1 1/2 SLIP (1 BOTTOM PORT) | 600-3000

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yeah, saw that.

But this one doesn't have the standard screwed-on top ... so, you couldnt put an actuator on top.

Thanks,
Truwolf
 
Truwolf said:
... and if no - why not?

I have 3 ways for my water to go: pool jets, waterfall, spa. I am 100% sure many pools have more than 2 options. Same thing for the intake: spa, cleaner, main drain.

I was looking everywhere and there doesn't seem to be a 4 way valve. So, you got to fiddle with 2 x 3-way, which makes everything difficult and ugly in terms of plumbing.


Thanks,
Truwolf
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If you posted pictures of both your supply and return manifolds, perhaps we could suggest improvements. Labeling which valve does what would be helpful, if you know how.

I doubt that 4-way does what you'd want it to. And I very much doubt there is any actuator that would allow your future automation controller to do anything useful with a 4-way. An automation controller, valve actuators and some valve setup tricks would very likely get you where you want to be, where a push of a button or two positions all your valves for you.
 
A 4-way valve will probably not be a good choice.

The regular two-way or three-way valves will probably do a better job for you.

Maybe show your system and explain what you are trying to do.
 
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JamesW said:
A 4-way valve will probably not be a good choice.

The regular two-way or three-way valves will probably do a better job for you.

Maybe show your system and explain what you are trying to do.
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Hi JamesW,

Thanks for weighing in.

I thought I explained it before ...
- I have 3 incoming pipes (cleaner, spa, main drain)
- then pump/filter/heater, etc
- 3 outgoing pipes from there (pool jets, waterfall, spa)

In my mind it is obvious that 2 x "4 way valves" would be a way simpler setup than 2 x 2 staggered 3 way valves.

Less valves, less pipes, ...

Not sure how to explain if differently.

Thanks,
Truwolf
 
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In my mind it is obvious that 2 x "4 way valves" would be a way simpler setup than 2 x 2 staggered 3 way valves.
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But how would you adjust each leg with one stoppermabob? You might be able to reduce flow for 2 pipes next to each other, but what if you wanted to adjust leg 1 and 3 ? Or adjust all 3 to split suction 25/25/50 (etc etc) ?

You want function here, not form.
 
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Newdude said:
But how would you adjust each leg with one stoppermabob? You might be able to reduce flow for 2 pipes next to each other, but what if you wanted to adjust leg 1 and 3 ? Or adjust all 3 to split suction 25/25/50 (etc etc) ?

You want function here, not form.
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in spa mode I need 100% spa on both ends. for the other 2 I can have the valve sit in the middle - like I do today with my 3 way valves.
 
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