Hi! I just replaced the shell of my backup valve because it cracked in half. I am using tehgearbox form he original one which seemed to be OK. The polaris is moving around the pool fine but I thought there was supposed to be a steady trickle of water that comes out of the backup valve the whole time. Am I remembering that incorrectly? I dont see that happening. I also havent seen the burst of water but then again it has not been stuck as far as I have seen. Can anyone advise? Is there supposed to be a steady stream of water coming out? Thanks!
Polaris 280 backup valve question
- Thread starter ChrissyRa
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When in full clean mode all water goes to the cleaner jets.
The backup valve works on a set of gears that are turned by the water flow. So there is a set interval for the valve to go into backup mode.
Since the gears are constantly rotating there will begin a trickle of water out of it until it hits the full backup mode.
The backup valve works on a set of gears that are turned by the water flow. So there is a set interval for the valve to go into backup mode.
Since the gears are constantly rotating there will begin a trickle of water out of it until it hits the full backup mode.
Thank you! So if no trickle of wanted I should assume the gear piece isn’t working?
sktn77a
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There are two seals on the backup valve/housing. They should prevent any water leakage if the are in good condition/installed correctly.