Replacing Hayward Pool Multiport Valve

The most common problem when installing a new multiport is over tightening the threaded fittings.

Replacing hayward pool multiport valve.

This video shows how to replace a hayward multi valve that has a worn spider gasket. Multiport valves have three ports multiport valves three ports. For example normal filtration backwash and rinse. You can also purchase these.

Multiport valve body leaks. The area where you install the pump and return pipes are common spots for leaks. When hayward multiport valves start to age different problems can arise some are just annoying and some are actually detrimental to the filter system working properly. Without a properly working valve your filter would be unable to function properly.

Another common area multiport valves are prone to leak is in the three ports. And in other instances i ve seen multiport problems occur from an incorrect valve installation on a sand or de pool filter. Learn how to fix your pool filter multiport valve by replacing the key stem assembly o rings spider gasket handle or spring. The two most common model s for this valve are the sp0410x602s and the sp0410x502s if you have either of these model s then the appropriate fix would be replace the gaskets within the valve using the following valve tune up kit there are also a few other fixes the hayward slide valve which have detailed in the guides.

When water starts leaking out of where it should not such as out of the backwash port during normal operation you can bet that the gasket has ruptured and. The last style of hayward valve is called a slide valve or plunger valve. The multiport valve on your filter could be called the command center from this one piece you can have your filter complete six to seven different functions. Pump return and waste.

One cause is when the pool heater shoots hot water back to the valve.