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ArticleWhy Is My Multiport Valve Leaking?
Multiport valves are the main water route interchange for your pool water. If the water needs to be forwarded, reversed or drained out, it will need to be done through this valve. The routing system inside a multiport valve is essentially water’s equivalent to chutes and ladders. These valves have as many as seven “positions”…
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ArticleWhat Is a Spider Gasket?
Besides having the coolest name in the world of gaskets, this spoked piece of rubber helps our water move where we want, when we want it. The spider gasket is the main diverter seal within your pool’s multiport valve. For homeowners with diatomaceous earth (D.E.) or sand filters, we know the multiport valve as “that…
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ArticleWhat Is a V-Thread, Buttress, or Clamp Valve?
Without checking, what thread type is on your sand filter valve? Not a clue? Do not worry, you are not the only one. The connecting joint of a multiport valve is an afterthought to most pool owners; likely there are more pressing matters, water chemistry, air leaks and the like. The only time we notice…
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ArticleWhat Does My Valve Control?
Good question; strike that, great question! This topic is brought up quite often by puzzled pool owners presented with a rat’s nest of pipes, elbows, valves and pumps. The state of some pool plumbing systems makes you wonder if they charged by the hour or by the pipe. The maze of PVC and excessive valves…
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ArticleVideo: Poolside Chat Episode #2 Leaking Valves & Variable Speed Motors
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle two common swimming pool questions: How do I repair a leaking pool filter valve? How do I select the proper variable speed replacement motor for my pool pump? Poolside Chat Episode #2 Video Watch the video it’s easier than reading 😉
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ArticlePool Plumbing Valve Guide
Valves are an unsung hero of pool equipment because they allow us to control the flow of thousands of gallons water with the twist of a handle. However, the only time you most likely wondered how they worked was when they didn’t work. These pieces of metal and plastic have various designs and applications suited…
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ArticlePoolside Chat Episode #23: Broken Multiport Diverter
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Should I replace my multiport valve…
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ArticlePoolside Chat Episode #27: Push-Pull vs Multi-Port Valves
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Push-Pull vs Multi-Port Valves: Which one…
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ArticlePoolside Chat Episode #40: Replacing A Jandy Diverter
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I replace the diverter…
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ArticleHow To Maintain and Repair Your Multiport Valve
A sure way to help keep your swimming pool clean is to actively maintain and repair your multiport valve before it gets to the point of no return. The multiport valve on your pool filter is essential. In fact, it acts sort of like the steering wheel on your car. The multiport valve controls the…
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