What is a multi port valve?

Multiport valves are called multiport valves because they have multiple ports inside the valve that allows the water to move in multiple directions. By changing the position of the lever, you can route the water coming from the pump around or through your filter in different ways.

How does a multi port valve work?

Multiport valves are called multi-ports because inside the valve, there are multiple ports that allow the water to move in multiple directions. Pool water always enters the valve thru the “PUMP” port, but depending on the handle position, the water enters the filter tank through the top bulkhead or bottom bulkhead.

How do you service a multi port valve?

How to Replace the Spoke Gasket

First, turn off the swimming pool’s filter pump.
Remove the screws or bolts that hold multiport valve lid in place.
After removing the bolts, lift up the handle, bringing the lid and key stem with it.
Look down into the valve and identify the spoke gasket.
Inspect the spoke gasket.

Should pool main drain be open or closed?

For proper water circulation, it is best to position the flap so that it is about 2/3 closed. This will allow for more flow through the main drain than through the skimmer, which will promote a “bottom-to-top” circulation throughout the pool.

When would you use recirculate on pool filter?

Recirculate – This setting is used to troubleshoot problems with the filter sand and is especially useful if you are battling an algae bloom. The water will circulate in the pool normally, but will bypass the filter sand.

Can I run my pool pump on recirculate?

You should run your pump/filter as long as it takes to keep the pool clean.

Do you remove skimmer basket when vacuuming pool?

Take out all your vacuuming equipment and put them back into storage. Make sure to empty all skimmer baskets. If you vacuumed on waste, you will need to turn your filter to the “rinse” setting, turn on the pump and let it run for about 30 seconds, and then turn the pump back off.

What is the multi port valve on a swimming pool?

The multi-port valve on your swimming pool is an important component of your swimming pool system. We get a lot of frequently asked questions about the multi-port valve. Please feel free to add yours below if we don’t cover it here.

Where does the water come from in a multi port pool?

The multi-port itself does not have a power source. Water flows into the pump from the main drain and returns of the pool, is pumped up and into the multi-port valve. The valve is just that, a multiple porting valve for the water.

What does a multi port pool filter backwash do?

Pool Filter Backwash Valves In swimming pool terminology, a multiport valve is a valve used to backwash a sand or DE pool filter. A multi-port valve has many internal ports (hence the name), and enables the pool owner to Backwash the filter with the turn of a single valve handle, instead of several.

How does the recirculate setting on a multiport valve work?

The recirculate setting on your multiport valve will take the water in through the pump, put it through the multiport valve, bypass the filter, and put the water into the heater/return jets to the pool.

What is a multi port valve? Multiport valves are called multiport valves because they have multiple ports inside the valve that allows the water to move in multiple directions. By changing the position of the lever, you can route the water coming from the pump around or through your filter in different ways. How does…