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Hayward multiport valve is junk

by michaeld5680 » Fri 29 May, 2009 13:58

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I would like to throw my hayward valve in the trash can. It's cracked, leaking, and expensive.
How about replacing it with a series of ball valves.

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Yes, the Hayward Valve is worthless, no actually it is worse than worthless. What a pain. Surely, there is an engineer that can come up with a better...

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Tue 03 Jul, 2012 20:48
Pool pump becoming super hot!

by annette » Wed 20 May, 2009 09:12

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My pool pump ( the motor part) is SUPER hot, almost burning to the touch. The skimmer is empty and when I vacuum there's great suction. Is this...

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During the summer time, pump motors do get hot to the touch, this is normal. As long as they are moving pool water and the pump is not making any...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Tue 26 Jun, 2012 00:43
Returns stop shooting out water
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by Vickie30361 » Thu 14 Jun, 2012 22:23

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Please help.... I have an inground pool that has worked great for 3 years this year the pressure starts at 18 and goes up to 25 lbs. this happens...

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Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:32
Pump issues

by terry » Thu 21 Jun, 2012 16:25

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I replaced my 1hp pool pump with 2" inlet with a new 1.5hp pump with 2.5" inlet. My new pump continues to overheat and burn up the motors...

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Terry,

We've ruled out electricity and a bad seal. I'm still leaning towards a defective impeller, this is a pretty common cause for a motor to...

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Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:09
Pump starts off with strong suction and pressure then slows

by dpol68 » Sat 23 Jun, 2012 18:46

I have a Hayward pump and filter. When it first goes on the suction is strong. After about 30 min the suction starts to decrease. The pressure does...

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Sat 23 Jun, 2012 18:46
Low pressure

by ldykler » Fri 08 Jun, 2012 11:29

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I have about 3 pounds of pressure on my gauge. Small, new, inground pool, sand filter, etc. Have checked plumbing, motor, impeller, no obstructions...

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Tnx CGP, I appreciate your help and info.
Leon

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Thu 21 Jun, 2012 12:42
Major Return Line Leak

by Dizzy dean » Sun 10 Jun, 2012 09:16

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I just refinished the concrete portion of my kidney-shaped pool, bought the new filter system and have since discover the return line is leaking a...

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Wow. 204 views and not one single reply ? Nice.

It really doesn't matter now anyway because I was able to construct my own above deck return line...

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Tue 12 Jun, 2012 21:49
Sand filter pours water out @ backflush port in filter mode?

by cgraves » Sun 10 Jun, 2012 18:01

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Hello! I'm new here so hope I put this in the right spot?
I plugged in the sand filter the other night to wake up in the morning and find I lost...

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Check the multi port valve on your filter. There should be several screws that hold the lid on it. With the system turned OFF, pull off that top...

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Tue 12 Jun, 2012 13:17
Adding a filter

by ntrsandman » Thu 07 Jun, 2012 15:07

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The water through the skimmer does not get filtered. (skimmer, pump, in-floor cleaner valve, in-floor cleaner nozzles) We do use a skimmer sock....

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The plumbing design is not difficult, no larger pump is necessary, just add the valve close to the pump and filter area as shown in this diagram....

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Fri 08 Jun, 2012 03:13
Leak between top of sand filter & multi-port valve (Hayward)

by jer989 » Sun 27 May, 2012 23:51

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I have an older (probably 15+ years) Hayward sand filter with a top mounted multi-port valve. I noticed as I was topping off the water in the pool as...

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Sounds fun :wtf:

Just throwing this out there..

When it comes to old equipment(Antony, Wet Institute, etc...) occasionally, pool stores will...

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Fri 08 Jun, 2012 02:53
Hayward DE Filter Backwash problem

by aiadisernia » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 09:15

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When I backwash, the water is clear. If i tap on the drum, i see some cloudy water. However, when I open the drum, the grid is filthy with earth....

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I have and above ground pool for the past 30 years and have never had a problem with the Hayward filter.
It filters the pool great but after I vacume...

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Last post by Ggentile
Sun 03 Jun, 2012 16:55
Pool pump

by petetrini » Thu 31 May, 2012 19:44

why am i getting a vacume through the spouts.

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Thu 31 May, 2012 19:44
New filter - Sand in Backwash

by Witsend » Tue 22 Jun, 2010 02:53

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Hello! Purchased a "Clear-Tek" Sand Filter/Pump Combo (24 in. filter/1.5 HP pump) THREE WEEKS ago, and have STILL not been able to get it...

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I'm hoping you've fixed your issue by now, but for others who google their way to this forum, I just hit up Doheny's customer support regarding the...

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Last post by gryhound
Thu 31 May, 2012 11:27
New pump

by arabev » Mon 28 May, 2012 10:31

We installed a new 11/2 Hp pump. Runs fine but the water return has very little pressure. Our filter is less then three seasons old. We have had...

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Last post by arabev
Mon 28 May, 2012 10:31
New pump

by arabev » Mon 28 May, 2012 10:13

We installed a new 11/2 Hp pump. Runs fine but the water return has very little pressure. Our filter is less then three seasons old. We have had...

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Mon 28 May, 2012 10:13
High pump pressure
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by steveparker » Wed 09 Apr, 2008 19:56

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Pump always has run about 20 psi except when DE fileter needs to be cleaned. Now is runs at 30 and the outflow back to the pool is significanlty...

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My Hayward sand filter, installed last summer (2011), is also running at about 30 psi. Usual running pressure is 15 psi and I backwash at 20psi. Is...
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Last post by Joe T
Sun 27 May, 2012 19:36
Hayward pool filter

by Dadeccles » Sun 27 May, 2012 13:55

I have a Hayward pool filter and pump I can not get the strainer housing to go on far enough when the strainer O ring is in place to lock the...

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Sun 27 May, 2012 13:55
NorthStar motor

by DIYpoolMan » Sun 27 May, 2012 13:29

Have to replaced motor on my Northstar 4000 1.5 HP twice for the last 3.5 years. It is noisy again. Is it better to change whole pump all together?....

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Sun 27 May, 2012 13:29
Whisperflo vs Intelliflo
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by wendellb » Wed 23 May, 2012 13:24

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I have a 20X40 9' deep. 1.5" pvc lines. 2 jets. 2 skimmers. Hayward 244s filter and a new liner... It's an older pool, maybe 20 yrs old. It has...

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You would remove your old dial timer. The Intermatic P1353ME would need to be installed between the circuit breakers and the actual pump.
Your...
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Last post by Guest
Fri 25 May, 2012 20:34
Why forced backwashed, but waste water is clear

by LukeChi » Wed 23 May, 2012 12:12

My sand filter is TRITON TR60 (non ClearPro).

I changed the sand and put in 275 lbs. of QUIKRETE Pool Filter Sand #1153 bought from Home Depot and...

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Wed 23 May, 2012 12:12

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