How Do You Service A Swimming Pool Filters Multiport Valve?
Next to your swim pool pump and filter, the multiport valve is a swimming pool systems most important piece of equipment. The multiport valve is also known as a Vari-Flo valve, backwash valve, or filter control valve. It is important that it operates easily and properly. Some of the common problems caused by a malfunctioning multiport valve include water leaking out of the backwash line, dirt returning to the pool when vacuuming, and water that never clears up. This article will help you service and repair these problems associated with your swimming pool multiport valve. Most problems associated with the multiport valve have to do with water leaking by the spoke – sometimes called spider – gasket inside the multiport valve. This can allow dirt that you have just vacuumed up to bypass the filter and return to the pool. It also can make the water very difficult to clear up because some dirt is always bypassing the filter. Now, we will tell you how to open up and service this valve. • Fi
Next to your swim pool pump and filter, the multiport valve is a swimming pool systems most important piece of equipment. The multiport valve is also known as a Vari-Flo valve, backwash valve, or filter control valve. It is important that it operates easily and properly. Some of the common problems caused by a malfunctioning multiport valve include water leaking out of the backwash line, dirt returning to the pool when vacuuming, and water that never clears up. This article will help you service and repair these problems associated with your swimming pool multiport valve. Most problems associated with the multiport valve have to do with water leaking by the spoke – sometimes called spider – gasket inside the multiport valve. This can allow dirt that you have just vacuumed up to bypass the filter and return to the pool. It also can make the water very difficult to clear up because some dirt is always bypassing the filter. Now, we will tell you how to open up and service this valve, but
