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Issue: Hot tub is above pool, and empties into the pool. When the pump turns off, the water level of the hot tub is falling to the height of the jets. Problem: I've seen many posts here describing the same issue, and a faulty check valve is always mentioned. Help / Question: Where is the...

Hey there! We had pool installed and we have someone that takes care of it but it’s a new person and I’m pretty sure he switched it and it’s not in the correct position. This is regular not being vacuumed mode / runs about 8 hours a day Can anyone tell me if this is how it’s supposed to look...

The valve that i turn on to add water to my pool is really difficult and wanted to ask the community for their input. Its metal and real pain to turn with my fingers and curious if anyone else has a valve like this and what kind of valve they have upgraded to. Is there a tool that i can use...

Hey TFP, I had an automatic water filler installed, and had a different guy run the water line for me a few months ago. He put in 2 manual valves, one right before the pool and one on the other end near the water supply. This is nice because I can seal it off from either end. But, he did not...

Hello all. I had a company open my pool this spring, same company I always use. All went well, but I’m having 2 issues, which I’ve never had before. 1st- my waterfall valve, says off when it is actually on, and says on when it is actually off. Not sure if a valve got turned or what. 2nd- when I...

When we installed our pool heater (Raypak P-R206A-EN-X) 2 years ago, it was recommended to also install 2 by pass valves in the plumbing. question : if you close the in/out valves and bypass the heater completely (during the summer), do you need to drain the water from the heater/pipes inside...

Hello, I have a pool that is around 40 years old, and the valve handle broke clean off two years ago, and we have been looking to replace the valve, but have no idea what model we need since it is rather old, the exact same parts don't seem easy to find. I've attached pictures of my filter...

It's take a bit of troubleshooting, but I finally figured out why I'm getting air in my pump and lines. Turns out I have a leak in the valve on the suction side of the pump. This has resulted in LOTs of air in my system. At low running speeds it has sucked in so much air that the pump is void of...

Hello All. I have no idea what happened or why they stopped working initially, however i am slowly making headway. I am using an Easy Touch 8 by Pentair. I have two valves installed. One controls the waterfall and one the laminar fountains. The waterfall works correctly, however having issues...

just Replaced a Hayward 2” multiport valve with new housing . Old valve was leaking too; i Overtightened screws on the old valve ( trying to stop the leak around the screw flange ) and cracked the housing . Just replaced the entire unit and now have yhe same leak around the screw flange ...

Hi, I have an old filter installed outside, and the sun has faded the ink on top of the valve. I can only see that Backwash is at the top position, I know Filter is at the bottom, and Rinse is at “40 minutes”. I was hoping someone could help me with the other 3 positions ? Thx.

Hey everyone. I am looking for a little help with one of my diverter valves. My return diverter valve for the pool/spa has started leaking in the spa position. Returning water to the pool with a pressure of 12PSi the valve is fine. If I switch to spa and the valve rotates to run water back to...

Hi, new pool owner here... Along with my pool, I have inherited a system of pipes, knobs, and valves that I don't understand in the least! I would love to learn how all of these things work so I can competently care for my pool, but I could really use some help getting started. I've attached...

Hello, can some kind soul identify this valve for me? It’s on the effluent of the filter, and it serves to divert water toward a deck jet manifold or to the in-floor cleaning manifold. I’d also like to know if a valve actuator is available if the ID can be made. Thanks

Hello, i bought a home with an inground salt water pool, i am needing to vacuum but i have no clue how to tell which valve controls which skimmer/jet/drain, can someone assist me with the best way to find this out since they did not come labeled. I have one pump, one filter, a heater (which i...

Hey all, just bought my first house and pool so trying to get up to speed with maintenance. Wanted to do a backwash but the handle was completely stuck. Used a tire iron to get more leverage and bent the brass handle :-( This is the filter I have: Pentair SMBW 4000 Series D.E. Filter with...

Hi, how hard would it be to replace these ball valves? The handles broke off on two of them, and there is cracking in the white plastic around where the handle attaches. The pool is below ground. I'm generally handy, but not familiar with pool plumbing or working with PVC. The guy who takes...

Some background, I have been attempting to isolate an in-ground pool leak. I have ordered an air/water pressure test kit, waiting for its arrival. I have determined with the bucket test that I have a leak and a dye test that has shown one of the skimmers is pulling dye. But, I believe I have...

I just recently purchased a used water slide and was wanting to attach the water feed directly to my sand filter so that the water will recirculate. Today I noticed that my filter outlet has a little hose attachment on it and I was wondering if this could be used to attach my waterslide? I am...

Problem I want to vary how the normal "Pool" mode pumps water between pool and spa in an automated fashion. I have a manual valve right now that allows me to configure this. When in pool mode... If the valve is open, it pushes water to both the pool and the spa. If the valve is closed, it pushes...

Purchased a house February 2019 that has a pool. Pool guy that I had come out to inspect the equipment said the heater control panel was broken. I finally get around to fixing that and low and behold it's not broken! But once the heater fires up, tons of noise and significant vibration in...

Hello Everyone, I need some assistance with my pool plumbing. The original installer of this pool placed the filter way too close to the fence, it's literally up against it and it's very difficult for me to do any maintenance. I want to remove and reposition my Jandy valve so that it faces...

My slider backwash valve is stuck. So stuck that I can't even turn the handle. So, I am planning on replacing it with a "Pentair 261152 Multiport Valve Kit 2in. Threaded" valve. First, I want to know if this is the right valve for my DE filter: 261152 Pentair Multiport Valve Threaded.jpg -...

Hi all, I haven't seen much other pool equipment, but I'd guess mine is typical in that you can direct water coming to the filter/pump through either the main drains or skimmer (to various degrees), and water returning to the pool can run out the wall jets or to the positive pressure vacuum...

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Hello! I am new here and new to pools. I have installed a pool and am ready for finishing the pool plumbing and valves. I have (3) returns tee'd together underground with (1) 2" stub up I have (4) deck jets all piped in 1-1/2" pipe with a loop system underground with (1) 1-1/2" I have (2)...