Pool Water Valve - Does anyone else have a valve like this?

[Slpoolowner]

The valve that i turn on to add water to my pool is really difficult and wanted to ask the community for their input. Its metal and real pain to turn with my fingers and curious if anyone else has a valve like this and what kind of valve they have upgraded to. Is there a tool that i can use for this type of valve, currently i've been using nose pliers and the valve is soo tight, its bent the nose pliers. Also, closing the valve is super tough and i have to turn it really tight for a trickle of water not to conintue. I've attached a picture.

My pool builder (previous house owners used) are super high-end, and quite reputable, so i was surprised they put in this type of valve.

 

[Ahultin]

Tool wise you could use a valve key like this

30 in. Steel Sprinkler Valve Key 410-406-0111 - The Home Depot

This is a Sprinkler Valve Key Wrench. It is used for turning off and on manual sprinkler control valves. It is most commonly used with in ground lawn sprinkler systems.

www.homedepot.com

 

[JamesW]

You can switch the handle to a bigger handle.

Contact the manufacturer and ask them why the tiny handle.

It seems like a dumb design to me.

Ask them to send you a better handle.

You can also loosen the packing nut some to make it easier to turn.

Remove the top nut and remove the handle to see what handle will fit.

You should be able to find a better handle at a hardware store or plumbing supply place.

Loosen the packing nut (lower red arrow) a "tiny" amount.

ASV - Superior

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ASV - Superior

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ASV07

3/4"

3/4" Red Brass Anti-Siphon Valve

Red Brass

 

[JamesW]

https://www.getsuperior.com/contact/

Maybe file a warranty claim.

Superior Limited Trade Warranty​

Superior warrants to its trade customers that its products will be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of time (commencing on the date of original sale to the trade customer) as follows:

3 YEARS for all Superior Brass trademarked products, which include:

• Brass/Plastic body valves
• Brass/Plastic automatic adaptors
• Brass quick coupling valves, keys, and hose swivels
• Brass manual angle valves
• Brass above-ground impact sprinklers
• Brass spray nozzles
• Sterling controllers

2 YEARS for all other products.

Note: Solenoids and pressure gauges are warranted for three years.

Warranty - Superior

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[Bperry]

Sprinkler valve key is what we used on our swimming pool as a kid.

 

[TheoneAB]

I do. It controls my auto top off for the pool. My handle is different though. My handle looks like the ones on homes that control water spigots.