Help identifying a multiport valve.

[joewud]

Hello!

Bought a house with an inground pool. It has a sand filter. I want to replace gaskets and the spring inside the valve. I'm new to pools (I don't even like to swim.) Anybody able to help me find what valve this is? There's no serial number anywhere on it. Just a label number.

Thank you!
Joe

 

[PoolStored]

Pentair American Products 6 Position Top Mount Clamp-On Multiport Valve...likely 1 1/2"

What is the size on this PVC Fitting?

 

[1poolman1]

Hello!

Bought a house with an inground pool. It has a sand filter. I want to replace gaskets and the spring inside the valve. I'm new to pools (I don't even like to swim.) Anybody able to help me find what valve this is? There's no serial number anywhere on it. Just a label number.

Thank you!
Joe

Why do you want to replace the gasket? If its not leaking, don't open it.

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[joewud]

1 1/2 inch on the pvc. The spring is definitely shot. There's no tension at all. I figured I'd replace the gasket while it was open. Is that something I shouldn't do? I really dont know. Thank you, everyone.

 

[1poolman1]

1 1/2 inch on the pvc. The spring is definitely shot. There's no tension at all. I figured I'd replace the gasket while it was open. Is that something I shouldn't do? I really dont know. Thank you, everyone.

Best option, though a bit pricey:
Edit - Out of stock.

 

[1poolman1]

1 1/2 inch on the pvc. The spring is definitely shot. There's no tension at all. I figured I'd replace the gasket while it was open. Is that something I shouldn't do? I really dont know. Thank you, everyone.

If you are going to open it anyway, replace all gaskets and O rings if possible.

 

[joewud]

Do you think it'd be less expensive to buy a whole new valve ?

 

[1poolman1]

Do you think it'd be less expensive to buy a whole new valve ?

Spring, gaskets and O ring - about $30.00 tops.
It looks like you have an American Pool Products Eclipse sand filter (big sphere).
This is the complete valve. Nothing is as good as new except new. Sometimes good to just start over, especially with older pool products like a MPV:

Pentair Multiport Valve 26" Eclipse 1-1/2" 8 Pos w/Upgrd Kit #50118000 | PartsWarehouse

Pentair American Products Multiport Valve, 26" Eclipse, 1-1/2", 8 Pos, w/Upgrd Kit #50118000, Find Any Part in 3 Clicks, If It's Broke, Fix it! Free Shipping Options

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[joewud]

You've been a great help, and I truly do appreciate it! Do you know where I can buy the individual parts? The gasket, spring and o ring? All my searches turn up the entire valve.

 

[1poolman1]

You've been a great help, and I truly do appreciate it! Do you know where I can buy the individual parts? The gasket, spring and o ring? All my searches turn up the entire valve.

You're looking for parts for an obsolete valve. This site may help:

Pentair American Products 2" H & M Series Multiport Valve Parts

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