Do I have to lock Jandy Valve?

[sahal694]

I have one Jandy Valve in my system that controls the suction of the pool cleaner. I was adjusting the suction today, and the valve lock broke. I couldn’t get the nut back on, so I just removed the handle. My question is, will I harm my pool leaving the handle and lock off? I figure I can just pop the handle back on next time I adjust the suction. I only adjust it every so often so i don’t think it will harm anything. Nobody else goes out and messes with the pool pump. I just thought I would ask here if anyone sees any reason this might be an actual problem. I just didn’t want to deal with trying to get the broken nut screw out and having to go buy another one.

 

[ajw22]

Handle is removable. No problem leaving the valve without the handle.

 

[sahal694]

Thanks for the reply! So I assume the water flow shouldn’t somehow move the position of the actual valve if it isn’t locked?

 

[ajw22]

Thanks for the reply! So I assume the water flow shouldn’t somehow move the position of the actual valve if it isn’t locked?

Correct.