Herein, which way do you turn a pool filter handle?
Make sure you always turn the valve in the same clockwise direction. Turning counter clockwise can cause damage to the gasket under the valve. Once the valve is set to backwash, you can turn on your pump.
Additionally, how do you fix a sticky multiport valve handle?
How do you lubricate a backwash valve?
How do you replace a Hayward multiport valve?
How do I know if my multiport valve is bad?
One common symptom of multiport valve problems is when there is leaking around the valve itself, or when water comes out of the waste line, even when the valve is set to the FILTER position. Multiport valve problems may also be indicated when dirt fails to be trapped by the filter, instead returning to the pool.
How long does a multiport valve last?
If the valves are older than 10 years you may want to replace the whole thing versus replacing just handles. Multiport valve manufacturers build their units to be rebuilt, and as long as the main internal parts are okay, the wear out o-rings and gaskets can be replaced.
How do you grease a Hayward pool pump?
How do you take apart a multiport valve?
How do I identify a Hayward multiport valve?
The easiest way to identify your multiport valve is to find a manufacturers part code, this is normally found along the front face of the multiport valve. Once you have identified this number we can then use it and match it up to a valve that suits your pools filtration system.