In this manner, how do I change the O rings on my Hayward backwash valve?
Herein, should skimmer valve be open or closed? For the cleaner to operate at maximum efficiency, only the skimmer and cleaner valves should be open. So it is either main drain+skimmer or cleaner+skimmer. Never main drain+skimmer+cleaner all open at the same time.
Keeping this in consideration, 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.
Should both holes in skimmer be open?
The skimmer sits at the waterline and catches leaves, bugs and trash so they do not clog the filter. Skimmers with a second hole help keep the pump from running dry if the water level is unstable.
How do I know what valve is in my pool?
What are the three valves on a pool pump?
How do I adjust the valves on my pool pump?
How do you open the valve on a Hayward pool?
How do I fix a leaky Hayward backwash valve?
How do you know if a pool valve is open?
How does a Hayward backwash valve work?
In Backwash Mode, the water is reversed through the filter. Water from the pump is fed into the bottom of the filter tank, pushed up through the sand to release the trapped dirt particles and purged out a waste line connected to a port at the top of the Filter Tank.