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How To Use Different Pool Filter Valve Settings
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- There are many different valve settings on a pool filter. Filter, backwash,rinse,winter, recirculate settings all perform different functions when used to maintain your swimming pool.
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Homeowner Repair im cleaning my pool, adding alkalinity plus and poolside turbo shock, should I keep my Hayward in the filter setting, thanks.
Always turn the Multiport Valve handle in the same direction. Hayward recommends clockwise to make it easy to remember which direction you are using and to do it the same every time you move the valve handle.. Turning the handle back and forth can damage the valve gasket or cause it to wear out faster. So, if you always turn the valve handle in the recommended clockwise direction; when it is set to, "Waste", don't turn it backwards (counter clockwise) to, "Filter". Turn it from, "Waste", clockwise all the way back around to, "Filter".
Again this is per the Hayward rep. Also, when my pool equipment was installed, the pool techs emphasized this to me when they were showing me how to operate the equipment.
Thanks for the added tip!
Exactly what I was looking for. As a swede, we're generally blessed with good manuals when we buy things (IKEA!), but the pump i bought contained just about zero instructions. So thank you very much for posting this!
Glad I could help!
I was always told to go clockwise for the settings.
Ye me too
Irrelevant, it’s a spring loaded plug. Turn pump off and pull handle as far down as you can so you don’t drag the gasket around causing damage when you turn it. One direction vs another doesn’t change how it lifts or rotates.
Thanks for watching
Oh no! Yesterday the pool supply store wrote down some basic instructions for us to clean a pool that hasn't been used in 6 years. Today I noticed that the water was really low, so I just found your video, and I realized that I used the handle as the dial!!!
Thanks for watching
Its important to push the handle fully down before turning it. There is a gaskets under there that can be damaged if redirection plate is dragged across it. I never heard of only turning it one direction and I have rebuilt a lot of theses, I can't think why it would matter.
Thanks for the added tip!
This is exactly what I needed to know . Thanks for posting !
Glad it was helpful!
Legend! One of the best videos I've seen. Easy to follow and bite size.
Thank you for watching out video that explains the settings on a swimming pool filter. Have a great day!
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Thank you. I appreciate it you're direct and concise "get directly to the point" presentation. Point: you excluded what the 'close valve' is used for . How do I use the 'close valve?'
You use that for making repairs if there is a potential for a leak which will damage your glue operation. It’s just there because they can put it in, could be helpful for an above ground where the equipment is below the water level- although you need a valve at the skimmer anyways so it is irrelevant.
Glad it was helpful!
I noticed you missed 'Close.' What is the 'close valve' used for. I sooo appreciated you concise, direct presentation. I wanted to learn about the haywood exact pump you showed,
To stop the flow of water through the filter.
Thanks man! New to pool and this helped understanding the Hayward 👍
Thanks for watching!
Important thing is to not move the valve with the pump running.
Is the true? This is what I came here to find out... How come it seems designed to be able to change on the fly
@@lukebaker3633 i always switch mine while running 🤷♀️ 4 yrs now no problems. (Except for closed or winter of course)
But to backwash or recirculation i nvr stop pump.
i dont undesrtand why they recommend it.
i have never stopped the pump while switching the valves
13 years now, same filter, same pump.
no problemo.
That plus only clockwise direction, not counter clockwise.
@@sjmunoz could you tell me what the PSI gauge supposed to read? I just moved into a new home and my first time pool. Gauge is at around 4-5 psi and doesn't move. What is this gauge used for?
Very helpful- thank you. Greetings from Alicante, Spain.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank You for this video. I’ve been learning my Grama’s pool to help her take care of it. 💙
Glad it was helpful!
Thanku! hubbys in hospital and the pools gone green. So i did extra filters, and now ill backwash a bit, then rinse a bit. Then go back to normal filtering and hope we dont get frogs by the time he comes home
Hope he feels better. Hope this video also helps you out. If the pool is green you may have to shock the pool to kill the algae. Once it turns white you can work on clearing it up. Once you clear it up try this product it's called Pool RX, I used it last year and my water was awesome never turned green or cloudy once it works well. Here is a link to it, hope this helps out amzn.to/3hgv6BD
I kept waiting for you to talk about the closed setting and you never did. Or did I miss that? I'm looking for a setting that will allow me to work on the pump without the water from the pool draining back through the filter and flooding me. I don't suppose 'closed' will do that?
fantastic. We have that same valve and our description on top has finally worn off and can't read so now I can play this and get used to where and what all valves are for. Thanks a bunch for this video
You’re welcome. Glad this helped you out
You can get a new sticker for it at a pool supply store or Amazon. Pool supply was cheaper for me. They are made way better than my original label was.
My pump doesn’t have a waste setting, what should I do?
What other settings does it have, and what are you trying to do.
Ur video was very informational as a pool owner
Thank you
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Great video and your explanations were very were very easy to follow. I've had my pool and my Hayward filter since 2008. Other than some of the names wearing off, the filter is doing it's job with no issues. Now, is there a 'rule of thumb' out there of when you should change out your filter and multiport for a new one, or keep rocking with the old one?
Thanks
Paul
I would use the old one until it fails.
THANKS. The markings have faded away on my filter. I thought you turn it just clockwise. You turned it both ways ... is that OK?
You want to turn it in one direction, I would turn it clockwise.
This is so much better than cartridge filter!!
The sand is awesome
Closed? That’s the one setting that I needed to know about. Please explain. Thanks
This position can be used top the flow of water into the pool filter.
Does closed totally close the system so I can open my filter without losing pool water? You didn't mention close. It may be a simple question, but it would be nice to have included it.
It just closes the valve. You will still loose water out of the filter if you take it off.
My dial settings are wrong. Backwash is filtering and vice versa. Help please. Can i have installed wrong?
Hi Kathy, See if the hoses are possibly connected to the filter the wrong way. The hose opening on the filter market inlet should connect to the skimmer, and the outlet marked return should be connected to the return outlet in the pool. Hope this helps out.
Nice and short video . Easy to understand! Good job. Thx
Glad it was helpful!
How do you put on a new dial. I'm trying to replace same exact one. Took off old one and put new one on but where all the screws are there is water spraying out. Is it not right enough. LOST!!! HELP PLEASE ASAP!?!?!?!?
The screws holding the valve assembly collar should be tightened the same amount at the same time.
Mistake dont turn it back only go clock wise. Will tear up valve gasket.
That's what we thought too..
I made that mistake unfourtunately! I also need to change the valve out completely.
Yes you are right
Ken coup
Incorrect. The plug lifts vertically, the gaskets are made to last but they will wear out anyways. The direction of rotation has nothing to do with gasket wear.
If I have air in my pump which setting should I use to get air out as I see there in no air bleed valve?
The air is probably coming from the suction lines but if your lines are good then occasionally you can get air trapped in the filter dial head. If so, you generally turn pump off, use recirculate for a few mins, turn pump off again, back to filter. If you are still getting air in the system you can plug the waste line temporarily to see if air is sneaking past the internal gasket on the dial head and causing the pump to not prime completely full (replace it if it is).
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the post. It was made very simple.
Glad it helped
I want to do vaccum ..throght the vaschum head...where should I set the multiport setting in waste or in rinse...pls reply urgently ..I am getting frustrated ...I have a personal pool....I am not getting the setting for vaccumig the pool throught the vaccum head
I typically vacuum on the filter setting
I need to have the valve setting on circulate unless I am backwashing or something to that nature correct
It should be on filter to filter the pool water. Circulate will bypass the filter and just circulates the pool water.
after I backwashed and switched back to filter the water comes shooting out the top of the filter . can I run the pump and bypass the filter ( recirculate ) until I get it fixed? I'm thinking maybe the O ring?
You may want to see why it's causing this to happen.
When you do the vacuum your pool where is is volve setting sposed to be?
I am new to the pool need help.i have same system
It should be on the filter setting. Hope this helps you out.
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Filter position thnx for reply.
But this setting .return water line making my pool green nasty again on filter setting.water going thru sand and going back to the pool .
Algae going thru from vaccum to the filter and coming back mixing in the water same vaccum time
@@HomeOwnerRepair then u want to vacuum on waste or backwash but try do it quick as u will be losing water and will need add some fresh water back
Samsung 4 I used to have this happen also. Would vacuum and get everything out of my pool only to turn it on and all the green came out of my jets. I learned that if you have any algae or actually even after a couple of weeks of cleaning. You need to backwash to clean out sand , then turn off pump and put it on rinse for a few minutes. Until you see clear water in that little bubble 👍🏻 Hope that helps.
I heard it was a bad idea to move your filter valve back and forth. I was told you should always try to go in the same direction ie. Clockwise/counter clockwise.
Is this true, or is it just garbage talk? Thanks.
I’m not sure. I have never heard of this
I was told the same thing... Always go clockwise. Not sure if this is true but this is what I was told.
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Always rotate the setting handle in the same clockwise direction.
Not sure about that but I sure know that moving it into different settings while pump is running isn't the smartest idea 💡 😂
I was told to make sure your pump is turned off and be sure to press down your lever and then turn it to your setting in a clockwise Direction
I am five years late to the video but thank you for the explanation!
As a completely novice pool owner with this system, I am experiencing an issue I hope the internet can assist with. I have my pump primed and when I am in any other setting rather than circulation, I have circulation. If I am in circulation, it is the only setting that will not initiate circulation. Is my device damaged or am I being a novice? Edit: Also, if my lever is set to the UP position facing any direction, it will circulate.
Sounds like there might be an issue with the valve.
@@HomeOwnerRepair I didn't have the plugs out!!!! Hahaha. Again, totally a novice. Now we're in the super chlorination phase trying to reach breakpoint.
There's So much more this than I realized!
Thanks for posting!
Hope this helped you out
I believe I ruined the gasket if it is a white plastic.
Do I need to get that replaced asap
If there is a damaged gasket it should be replaced.
Thank you my friend, well done!
Thanks for watching. Hope this helped you out.
What setting would I turn it to if I want to clean out my impeller (after turning off the power)?
You should be able to put it on the closed setting to stop the flow of water.
Which setting would you use to leave it running on all day
Filter
Filter
Thanks that really helped me out a lot real easy to understand
Glad it helped!
I maintain a pool and do a backwash, then rinse, then back to filter. However what happens when its back on filter and turn pump back on all the dirty water goes through the glass where you can see the quality of water and then it goes out the jets and into a pool. I back washed our pool this morning, it was crystal clear, then after i backwashed the water was cloudy.....should i be doing something differently?
Yes put it in rinse for 30seconds to a minute after you backwash
The spider gasket under the multiport valve may be defective, causing the backwash water to also go into the pool. Next time you do a backwash, look to see if dirty water is coming out of pool jets.
Backwash 3-5 mins generally, rinse for 30 sec - 1 min.
Backwash cleans from the bottom up.
Rinse cleans from the top down (very important).
Sorry just saw this. Looks like your question may have been answered
At the place I'm at, the valve is set to closed. I'm assuming that's not normal for when in operation ?
It's even missing a pipe from the skimmer etc..
It should be set to filter when you are tying to filter and clean the pool water.
@@HomeOwnerRepair yeah, I managed to get that airbnb cancelled.. Several things there that didn't sit right with me..
Thanks for the reply.
How can you figure out the settings if the words have been faded completely way by the sun?
I had the same problem with my filter and you can buy a label to go on top of your filter.They are pretty cheap from amazon.
You forgot to mention the 'close' setting. The one I was waiting for.
Same here
It just closes the valve
This setting is only used when servicing the pool pump.
Never run the pump with the valve in the ‘Closed’ position.
Sorry just saw this. Looks like your question may have been answered
How do I know which setting I'm on.On the top there is no markings on what it is on?
You may have to look up the manufacturer, or shut the pump off and turn the valve, turn on and see what setting you are on then mark the valve accordingly.
this year, i used it on filter, and now i put it to backwash, and stopped and went back to filter, but water is still coming out of the backwash spout
Make sure nothing is preventing the selector from seating into the top of the housing correctly
thanks for the video, great content... what setting do I put it on for cleaning the pool manually with the hose?
I typically use the filter setting.
God bless you ...I've learnt a lot ...
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Do you have to replace the sand ever?
I typically replace the sand every other year. It does make a difference when you replace it.
What setting do I use to get air out of the filter??
I would also like to know
You have a broader problem then. You can power down, switch to recirc. Then run it for 5 mins to see if the bubbles stop in the pool itself. As it runs, monitor the pump basket for incoming air bubbles (this is a result of air entering the system before the pump’s impeller (leak, loose fittings, o-rings, whatever is between the pump suction and the pool outlets).
Sorry just saw this. Looks like your question may have been answered
I have a question - I had taken the top off my Hayward sand filter last week simply to replace the sand (pool has been OPEN for a month, opened by our pool guy), and there was no water inside, just sand. I was told this was an issue. That there should be water inside while running, otherwise the filter is broken. Any tips on this??
Yeah if the pool hoses are all connected and there is no water in the filter either a valve is closed going to the filter or something is preventing water from going into the filter.
Homeowner Repair I see. Would you agree that the entire filter would need to be replaced or should this be further looked into? The guys who came recommended a full replacement as they said the filter looked “winterized” and wasn’t properly turned on for the season or something and that there would otherwise be no reason for the tank to be missing water. They said the filter looked about 10 years old and could use it anyway.
On the Hayward filter.... What size is the backwash hose that goes on there? 1 and a half or 2in?
Mine was 1 1/2" Just replace a hose last weekend
@@HomeOwnerRepair Thank you very much. I did purchase a 1 1/2 yesterday online and looking forward to hooking it up soon. I read that some bust easy but I am hoping I get a good one. Have a great day.
My filter is leaking water from the waste outlet when I put it in the filter setting, can anyone explain why? Should I just put a plug on the outlet when not in use?
The valve might be starting to go on it.
What setting do you use when you vacuume the bottom of the pool?
Usually filter, if it’s really bad then waste
This is the main question that was not answered in this video ugh
What if my filter does not have waste option what should I use instead.
I got a drain plug for motor. Inground pool.when i tighten to much it gets loose again. Brand new plug. Is that normal?
No, The hole might be stripped.
@@HomeOwnerRepair fixed with Teflon tape
thank you brilliant for a NOT HANDYMAN John
No problem John. Have a great holiday season!
When in backwash setting does it backwash it back into the pool?
No it will clean the filter out and come out of the outlet on the valve
Can someone please answer my completely ignorant question??? How in the world do I open my filter to check to see if the laterals are not broken without losing pool water??? It is not hard plumbed, so I have no cutoff valve. I'm just wondering how people do any kind of work/maintenance on their filters if all the water is coming out of the pool into it when take the top off?? How in the world do you even replace a hose if need be???? I feel so stupid!
Put a tennis ball in the skimmer to prevent the flow of water from coming out, and then disconnect the return hose into the pool from the filter, leave it connected to the pool and hang the return hose over the edge of the pool wall so that it’s looped and no water flows out
How do I drain the in ground pool for the winter
@@elisabethpankhurst2016 Place handle in the waste position. Make aure if you have a skimmer and bottom drain that the valve is set to lower drain only. Waste the water from the pool and drain your filter system. Be cateful when wasting water on in hround pools if you have a high water table as this may cause your pool to "pop out" due to increased pressure below pool. This goes for liner pools, fiberglass or gunnite. If in doubt contact your local pool pros or the contractor who installed it.
how do you bleed air out of this type of filter ?
I wish I knew
I typically shut the filter off and then push down on the valve handle to purge the trapped air out. You may want to check the o-rings and hose clamps to see what may be letting the air in.
Do I move valve to a setting then turn pump on?
Yes, anytime you move the valve position you should turn the pool pump off. Hope this helps you out.
Very informative....thanks a mil.
Thanks for watching
I have this same brand of multi-port pump and I have a quick question. After a heavy rain, I used the waste setting to drain some water out of the pool. Now with the pump set back to filter, I am still loosing water like crazy. Any ideas?
There might be a leak in the hose or liner
Jack you may also have a damaged valve causing loss to another port (ie waste). If possible check your waste line while you're pump and filter is operating. Far easier and cheaper to repair or replace a filtration multi port valve head then digging up any lines that are buried.
how do you take the filter out of this pump to check it?
Are you trying to remove the filter valve off of the tub with the sand in it?
Thank you very much for this information bro
No problem
My pool was clear earlier today and now I can't even see the bottom of it because it has a green cloud in the deep end. I tried this backwashing trick but the sightglass looks pretty clear already before I even backwashed. I feel like all I am doing is throwing chlorine in it, should I be doing that daily?
You have to shock it to kill the algae. It will turn white then you can clear it up. I had this problem and this HTH shock worked awesome ruclips.net/video/mj52xZ9h2ig/видео.html
I’m looking for someone to tell me where the on and off switch is on this pump please.
There more than likely isn't one. It is supposed to we wired to a dedicated circuit with a GFI outlet and also a switch to cut power to the outlet.
I have a hayward system as well. You refer to a sand filter, but mine uses diatomaceous earth instead of sand. How much diatomaceous earth do I have to add back into the system for a +/- 45,000 gallon pool?
I'm not sure,it might say on the side of the filter like mine did
DoWhutNow There are some sites that let you work out your pool size by measurements , even kidney shaped
www.swimmingpool.com/testing-water/pool-volume-calculator
Hey mines pissing water out of the bottom of the filter. Is there supposed to be a cap on that?
Yeah there is a drain at the bottom that is suppose to have a cap
@@HomeOwnerRepair k good to know, my dad passed away so I'm here trying to open this pool up for my mom. He must have that cap somewhere. Thank you ;)
I have a filter which does not have the Recirculate setting, but that has the Whirlpool setting. Are these the same?
No, The Whirlpool setting bypasses the filter and should create a stronger water return flow into the pool.
@@HomeOwnerRepair Thanks!
@@HomeOwnerRepair thats exactly what my recirculation does
Recirculate = whirlpool
Also, throw that filter away as soon as you need to it’s not very nice lol
When you open the pool after the winter, which setting should we put it on first.
Thank you
I usually run mine on filter and shock the pool to kill and algae
@@HomeOwnerRepair could you give me a quick rundown on how you OPEN the pool after winter, as well as rundown on how to WINTERIZE it? First time pool owner with the new house. ty
Thanks for info
Welcome
Which setting should I use if I need to lower the level of water after heavy rain?
If you have to backwash the filter it will clean the sand and also help to reduce the water level a little bit.
many thanks!
You're welcome.
Any videos on how to Maintain a pool?
Do you mean with chemicals?
My Hayward has 6 settings. It drains the water with several settings. Are you using a creepy crawler and how come 3 of the setting drain the water out. Very frustrating. This video doesn't match my Hayward vari flow valve
Only waste drains water from pool.
Waste, backwash, and rinse all drain the pool.
Sorry just saw this. Looks like your question may have been answered
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My sand filter does not have a waste setting, Can I vacuum my pool on the backwash setting?
You probably could. It will go through the filter through.
I would have to disagree. A backwash setting reverses the flow of water in your plumbing. If you watch a typical operation your skimmer or bottom drain are "pulling" water in and your circulation ports "push" water out. If you change to backwash the water is reversed. Try to vacuum and rather than pulling debris up through filter you will simply be pushing it around with a jet of water.
@@benjaminkent4397 no man, backwash only involves the filter not the entire pool system. Vacuum light debris on filter, heavy debris on waste.
I have an underground pool and my hayward filter is broken so my question is.. can i use the instax krystal clear instead ?
Intax*
Suss Yahia *intex and no intex is strictly above ground pool
Sorry just saw this. Looks like your question may have been answered
Thank you that helped
Thanks for watching
My valve on hayward reads 40? Is this right?
Usually filters run between 5-20 Psi
Hey, I have a sand filter similar as to yours and mine has next to no suction when we put pool vaccums on it, do you know what the issue might be?
hey baby!!! looks like you need to change the sand inside the filter, that should do.
Are you putting the cover on the skimmer basket.
Use waste to vacuum, don’t put debris straight into your filter on purpose. Top up pool first then vacuum til your heart’s content using a vacuum plate on the skimmer. If your pressure gauge is reading over 20 psi, do a backwash for 3-5 mins, then rinse for 30 sec - 1 min.
Most pools should be around 7-14 psi steady pressure, when you go 8-10 psi over your original reading then you backwash. If the filter pressure is always high then replace sand and you should get back to the ~10 psi zone.
It all depends how your system started off as new, some people’s pools run at higher pressures because of combined issues or maybe their pump is very powerful. Mostly plumbing issues cause higher starting pressures.
Sorry just saw this. Looks like your question may have been answered
mine has waste settings so whats the difference between waste and backwash
Backwash reverses the flow of water and cleans algae out of the filter sand. Waste by-passes the filter and should be used to vacuum hard to remove algae out of the pool. Hope this helps you out.
Thanks, really helped.
Thanks for watching, glad this has helped you out
Didn't understand about winter setting... Please help.
The winter setting should be used at the end of the season once all water has been drained from the filter. It props up the valve diverter inside.
Thank you so much for the info
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Good video, thanks
Hope this helped you out.
Can the pool be drained through pump?
You can use it to lower the water level down to the skimmer level.
Where should the setting be for normal operation?
Filter
if i turn to backwash i turn on the pump or not?
Yes the pump should be running so that all of the crud comes out of the filter. Shut the filter off, turn to backwash and then turn the filter back on.
@@HomeOwnerRepair how long can i backwash? thanks for replying
@@BLUEISTHEONE 1-3 minutes
@@BLUEISTHEONE backwash for one minute as you watch the sight glass clear. Then rinse for 30 seconds. You may need to repeat sequence. Remember to turn valve only in clockwise direction.
Should the valve stay on filtration
If you would like to filter the pool under normal operation then yes. The filteration setting will filter the water.
Got a Hayward pump do you vacum the pool on waste
Usually on filter and if there is a lot of debris on the bottom I'll vacuum it on waste.
Thanks. Now i know
Thanks for watching
Good video thanks
Thanks for watching
Thanx very helpful
You’re welcome. Hope this helps you out
awesome thanks!
No problem! Thanks for watching
Nice video but there is no vacuum setting?
To vacuum I typically set it to filter
I got the basic but I have problems finding the differences valve
Sorry just saw this question