Adjusting side return flow direction

[KenB123]

My in-ground pool filtration system has a few side returns. I attached a picture (as I don't have a underwater camera, this is the best I could get taken above water and it is taken at an angle).

I was told you can change the flow direction of these side returns but I am not sure if that is accurate or how to do so. I do see it has two tabs. I don't wish to get too strong with it and break anything. Is anyone familiar with this type of water ejector and care to explain if this is adjustable?

 

[rmontgomery]

Hard to tell from the picture, but on mine, the two tabs on the outside rotate clockwise (tighten) or counter-clockwise (loosen) to allow the "eyeball" to move freely or not. I sometimes have to use a flat blade screwdriver against one of the tabs and lightly tap the end of the screwdriver to loosen it up. Not sure why they get so tight as I usually just hand tighten them.

 

[KenB123]

Hard to tell from the picture, but on mine, the two tabs on the outside rotate clockwise (tighten) or counter-clockwise (loosen) to allow the "eyeball" to move freely or not. I sometimes have to use a flat blade screwdriver against one of the tabs and lightly tap the end of the screwdriver to loosen it up. Not sure why they get so tight as I usually just hand tighten them.

Thanks. You don't actually squeeze the taps? They are just used as something to grab when turning, correct?

 

[rmontgomery]

That's the way mine are but my returns are not identical to yours. I would doubt you would have to squeeze them, but you could try that first before banging on it with a screwdriver

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

I had those on my last pool. Just loosen them a bit to free the eyeball. Then, adjust and re-tighten. There's probably a special tool that fits, but I just used a screwdriver to break them free.