Pool level valve?

[Jaywalker]

Is there a recommended pool level float valve other than Fluidmaster? I believe my pool installer made the base of the water chamber too low and the Fluidmaster shank might be a little short. The chamber it fits in is 5.5-inches in diameter.

 

[jblizzle]

What is the problem you are having, specifically?
Pictures might help.

Mine uses just a ball float valve and spigot. It is not the tall shaft float valve. I also have a bucket that is 8-10" diameter, so perhaps that type of valve will not fit in your.

 

[jtpipkin]

If we're on the same page, I think I know what you're referring to. Water level is lower than you like at the tallest fluidmaster setting / adjustment?

 

[Jaywalker]

If we're on the same page, I think I know what you're referring to. Water level is lower than you like at the tallest fluidmaster setting / adjustment?

That's it, yes.

 

[jtpipkin]

I can't offer a perfect solution, but I can share what I did. First, there is a cheaper fluidmaster replacement valve and another that cost a little more that is called a fluidmaster promax (blue top). That one (promax) will get you an extra inch of height. Second, there are two holes towards the back of the cylinder (drain holes). One is a drain, the other, I assume, a vent. After this issue driving me crazy for some time because I could never figure out where it drained to (to raise the level), I plugged them both with a/b epoxy putty. I don't recommend doing this unless your confident that your level is set so low that it impedes your ability to hold rain water and raise to a level you're comfortable with. I knew this would mean that in a torrential, extended downpour, I may need to go manually 'pump' drain my pool to combat overflow... I chose to take that risk because my pool wouldn't hold the slightest amount in the summertime to combat heavy evaporation days. I've concluded, that even with my overflows plugged, any level above that black basket installed in the concrete, will overflow into the ground. Hope it helps for what it's worth. It's not perfect, but it solved the majority of my problem with my levels being lower than I cared for. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Jaywalker]

I can't offer a perfect solution, but I can share what I did. First, there is a cheaper fluidmaster replacement valve and another that cost a little more that is called a fluidmaster promax (blue top). That one (promax) will get you an extra inch of height. Second, there are two holes towards the back of the cylinder (drain holes). One is a drain, the other, I assume, a vent. After this issue driving me crazy for some time because I could never figure out where it drained to (to raise the level), I plugged them both with a/b epoxy putty. I don't recommend doing this unless your confident that your level is set so low that it impedes your ability to hold rain water and raise to a level you're comfortable with. I knew this would mean that in a torrential, extended downpour, I may need to go manually 'pump' drain my pool to combat overflow... I chose to take that risk because my pool wouldn't hold the slightest amount in the summertime to combat heavy evaporation days. I've concluded, that even with my overflows plugged, any level above that black basket installed in the concrete, will overflow into the ground. Hope it helps for what it's worth. It's not perfect, but it solved the majority of my problem with my levels being lower than I cared for. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thanks. I'll look at that model. I appreciate the detailed advice.