Help With Pool Valves

lostinlasvegas · Postby **lostinlasvegas** » Mon 09 Aug, 2010 21:48

New home owner and I dont have a clue how the normal operation of the valves should be. The pool equipment is all functional. There are 5 valves in front of the pool pump/filter that run along the pvc. To the left of those there is a 6th valve that says "inlet" and the other words are worn off. It is also inline with a small skimmer basket. The heater has 1 valve. I understand that is for heating the pool or spa. The spa has two pumps and no valves, its to the right of all this. I am mainly concerned with the 5 valves in front of filter/pump of the pool and 6th one that says inlet. There are 3 skimmer baskets around the pool itself. If you can help me with the normal placement of these valves that would be great. I appreciate any help at all. Thanks, Jeannette ps. Added a pic to help

Postby **mas985** » Tue 10 Aug, 2010 09:34

Those are on the suction side of the pump so will connect to each of the skimmers, one for the main drain and probably another for a suction cleaner port or another drain.

Postby **floridapooltech** » Tue 10 Aug, 2010 11:22

The 3 that are in the same position are most likely the 3 skimmers you have around your pool. The 2 that are in the off position are most likely your vacuum port and your main drain. The only way to find out which go to each is to shut one off, open the other and see if there's suction. Remember to mark them for future reference!!! (or draw a diagram)

lostinlasvegas · Postby **lostinlasvegas** » Tue 10 Aug, 2010 12:07

Makes complete sense. Thank you for the response. I'll try that. You would think that there would be some type of instructions that make all the equipment a lot easier for new pool owners. Thanks!