The Pool Pump Basket Does Not Fill with Water. Once air gets into the system, the filter will not operate properly.Add water to the pump basket. No rush, but when you can, remove the ‘key assembly’ of the MPV, by removing all the screws and pulling up on the handle (some slight prying may be needed), to lift it out of the valve body. 15-20 seconds is all that is needed to re-set and rinse a filter sand bed. “Recirculate” is also used when adding Alum or other flocculents to improve water clarity.The “Rinse” position is used after backwashing a sand filter, to flush out or rinse the sand bed of remaining dust particles. This position may also be used when blowing out the lines, to avoid unnecessary high air pressure inside the filter tank. Most valve covers/body are notched to prevent backwards installation of the entire key assembly (handle, cover, rotor), but it is possible to put it on backwards with some valves. Very frustrating. You could go as low as 600 rpm.I find my Polaris 380 (With Booster Pump) gets TOO MUCH power above about 1800 rpm. You can also remove the handle, so no one will close it accidentally. I was thinking 12 hrs a day 900 rpm and 2 hrs in the middle for the bot to operate efficiently as lower speeds don’t give the bot the adequate suction. I don’t yet see any reason to run this pump at 3450, the max speed. I would suggest constructing a new handle from wood, to get thru the summer.My new 6 way valve for above ground pool, intex pump 14″ sand filter is stuck and we can not move it. At the end of the day, if you’re consciously spending more money on a variable speed pump, you should reap the long-term benefits. JETS CLOSED WITH PARTIAL SPA FOUNTAIN - To have some flow into the spa fountain with most going to the pool, rotate the Valve 5 handle 45° clockwise. Having a better idea of how to utilize the high and low speeds guarantees you more savings.If you have questions about your variable speed pump, give us a call. It may be repairable, or you may need a new gasket. You can set up the programs/buttons however you please.Hi Gary, what program do you use when you run your robot cleaner?I disagree the amount of money it cost to run my pumps during peak hours is enough to make me want to adjust the schedule.Doug I have 4 different settings a day on my multi-speed speed pump.
In many such cases, the “Recirculate” position will allow you to at least circulate and chlorinate the water, to prevent stagnation and algae, until the filter can be repaired or replaced. I asked him not to do it. You will want to use the next setting if vacuuming dead algae, silty mud or flocculent treatments, or other such fine filter clogging material.The other common instance in which you would use the “Waste” setting is when you are vacuuming debris that is too fine for the filter media to capture. You can place the filter multiport valve on CLOSED, just before opening, and close the other system valves (skimmer, main drain, return…), which can help for systems located several feet above the pool water level…I have a Hayward VariFlow XL multi-function. Mid speed (2200 RPMs- non-peak hours)The total run time is 14 hours. A variable speed pump allows you to lower the motor’s RPMs to the minimum speed needed to turn the water over or to maintain your pool equipment. This enables the filter to create the necessary vacuum to properly clean the water. Could we add a pipe and use this for a Waste Port.Will a Quad DE Filter Valve work on a regular DE filter?Hi Dean, multiport valves are specific to the filter model, and type (sand or DE) and are not generally interchangeable, with some exception. And sometimes, it’s just a small stick or sand stuck on the gasket in the waste port area, which can often be flushed out without removing the key assy, by pushing down on the handle, and letting water wash over the gasket.Our pool has a Triton II TR60 sand filter system with a SM10-3 multiport valve. Do I use BACKWASH instead?Hi, to lower the water level, from too much rain, you can use Backwash setting. Must be … and since everything else works, if the valve rotor should not be reversed… So, I’m going with something loose inside of the valve? If just for a few seconds, likely no problem will occurHi, what setting should the pump be on when I open the filter basket closest to the pump? SPA JETS WITH PARTIAL RETURNS OPEN - If kids are in the spa and the jets are too strong, or you aren't getting enough flow to maintain prime in the pump, you would partially reopen the pool returns by rotating Valve 4 counter-clockwise 45°.so that it is positioned as shown. However, in reality, they’re running their variable speed pump below the minimum RPMs.Generally, I run my equipment at 1700 RPMs for 10 hours. Good question, I’m a little stumped but I seem to remember something like this happening… years ago… if it comes to me I’ll add it here!Our Multiport valve whenever it is in Filter setting some water is coming out from the drain pipe.