Hayward Multiport Valve Hard to Move

[hzz]

Hayward sand filter...I replaced the valve a year or 2 ago and now it is very stiff.

Hard to press it down and hard to turn it. There must be something that needs lubrication.

Ha sanyone had this problem and know where or what to lube?

Thanks :-D

 

[JasonLion]

It might just need to be lubed, but more likely the spider gasket has gotten out of position and is jamming up the works.

 

[hzz]

Didn't think of that....I will look into it.

 

[DBfan187]

Check the non-metallic bearing(white washer) under the handle. Make sure it's not cracked or broken, if it is then it needs to be replaced. Put some lube on the bottom of the handle befor you put it back together.

 

[hzz]

Opened it up today.
Spider gasket was fine, but the spring inside had a bit of rust on it.

I sprayed spring with WD 40 to clean it and lubed it with a few drops of oil and it works fine now.

Hopefully it will last for a while.

Thanks