Harmful to switch switch multi-port dial while pump is on?

[rawb]

Do I need to switch the pump off before changing the setting on the multi-port?

Thanks!

 

[callahan3]

Yes very much so. If you switch the valve while pump is running it could blow the seals out or run up pressure an pop a fitting.

 

[rawb]

Yikes....good to know. I've only done it once before I realized that I shouldn't. Hopefully didn't hurt anything. I was just thinking it would keep the IntelliFlo from having to prime and spin up to 3,450 rpm each time I wanted to switch the multi-port dial. But now it makes sense why that's not a good idea. Speaking of the IntelliFlo spinning up to 3,450 to prime (and maybe this should be another thread). Is there a reason it needs to spin up to the max RPM to prime or can/should I configure it to be less when it primes?

 

[callahan3]

I would make a new thread as I don’t know about VS motors I only have 2 speed

 

[rawb]

I would make a new thread as I don’t know about VS motors I only have 2 speed

Just made a new thread...thanks!