Handle broke and I didn't think to consider where it was before I pulled it off. I'd like to make sure it's full open until I can get a replacement. Is there any way to tell from the following pic?
Valve handle broke. How can I tell if it's open?
- Thread starter cryptyk
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,120
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Do you have another of those ball valves on your system?
If so look where the notches line up with the handle position.
If so look where the notches line up with the handle position.
I don't, unfortunately. The handle says <SP> in a diamond and 2" under that.
It looks a lot like this:
www.wildwestpoolsupplies.com
But I can't quite make out in the pictures how the notches line up (or whether they would actually be the same)
No luck searching for the exact replacement. Anyone know if SP is a well-known valve manufacturer?
It looks a lot like this:
Custom Molded Products 2In Ball Valve Handle | 25800-201-130
Custom Molded Products 25800-201-130 2In Ball Valve Handle
www.wildwestpoolsupplies.com
But I can't quite make out in the pictures how the notches line up (or whether they would actually be the same)
No luck searching for the exact replacement. Anyone know if SP is a well-known valve manufacturer?
Well, found out that it's a Super-Pro 2" valve, but still no luck determining if it's open. Ordered a new one that will arrive next week, though.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,120
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You should replace it with a diverter valve and not install another ball valve.
Diverter valves can be repaired and rebuilt and last many years.
Another ball valve will just do the same thing in a few years and stick and break the handle.
Diverter valves can be repaired and rebuilt and last many years.
Another ball valve will just do the same thing in a few years and stick and break the handle.
No - the clips on the inside of the handle broke off and it's not clear where they were attached. The handle just spins freely.
I think I'll just go turn the valve manually and have my wife feel for the pressure coming from the outlet until it feels "strongest"
Thanks all
- Nov 12, 2017
- 12,639
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Watch the pressure gauge on your filter. It'll tell you when flow is best. The higher the pressure, the lower the flow, and vice versa. That's assuming the valve is after the filter. If the valve is before the filter, uh, @JamesW?
If the pressure gauge pegs, that's bad, the valve is closed! Turn off the pump immediately and turn the valve 90° before you try again. Watch the gauge carefully as you turn on the pump. Some gauges go almost all the way around, and you might not recognize that it is pegged if you don't pay attention. Again, this applies if the valve comes after the filter.
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