I've been getting a lot of air coming from my returns this year. I'm thinking the old Hayward diverter is a likely suspect. Parts are lean but I managed to locate a seal and spacer kit, though, I could benefit from anyone's pointers on disassembling this. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Hayward diverter 733 disassembling
- Thread starter Jim Savage
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,022
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Don't use power tools on the screws. They strip easily and if overtightented you can crack the base and then you have a big PVC repair replacing it.
When installing the screws, turn the screw counterclockwise until it drops into the original threads and then go clockwise to tighten. Crossthreading will ruin the threads quickly.
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When installing the screws, turn the screw counterclockwise until it drops into the original threads and then go clockwise to tighten. Crossthreading will ruin the threads quickly.
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I was sort of hoping someone had a little guidance on removing the handle. I haven't examined it closely and it very well might be ridiculously straightforward but it's probably 30 years old and I'd rather not break it and suddenly be in a crisis. There's painfully little information about it on the internet.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,022
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Post a pic of the handle.
All the handles I have seen have a nut on the stem you remove and the handle pulls off straight up.
All the handles I have seen have a nut on the stem you remove and the handle pulls off straight up.
FWIW, here’s a diagram. There is a pin through the handle. Looks sort of like the valve on a sand filter in that respect.
Swimming Pool Valve - Hayward DIAL-A-FLO - SP-732/733
Swimming Pool Valve - Hayward DIAL-A-FLO - SP-732/733
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That's the beast. I reckon that pin pushes out. I'm hoping it doesn't require much force... finesse is not my specialty.
If you break it you can still buy the inards. But it’s not cheap so don’t break it 
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.It occurs to me that if I unscrew the cover, I might be able to remove the handle, cover, key, and seal all together. This should allow me to deal with it in a more controlled environment. I'll try to post details about how this goes.
Ok, I did the deed. It was really pretty easy. The good news, the seals were easy to replace. The bad news, the key seal was pretty shredded and ALMOST unavailable anywhere. I managed to find and order one, paying way more than it should be worth, but to me it's more economical than buying a new valve. I'll be installing that when it comes in.
Disassembling:
Remover 8 cover screws and remover cover, handle, and key assembly as a unit. NOTE: pay attention to the orientation of the cover with respect to the outlet.
Drift the pin holding the handle to the key out using a punch and a hammer using light taps. This is almost able to be done with hand pressure alone.
Remove handle and spring from key.
Remove the seals and key spacer.
Install cover seal
Install key spacer first. Then lubricate key seal with silicone lubricant and install on key.
Install key into cover.
Handle installs reverse of disassembly and can only install one way.
Reinstall the assembly into the valve body, paying attention to the orientation of the cover to the outlet.
Disassembling:
Remover 8 cover screws and remover cover, handle, and key assembly as a unit. NOTE: pay attention to the orientation of the cover with respect to the outlet.
Drift the pin holding the handle to the key out using a punch and a hammer using light taps. This is almost able to be done with hand pressure alone.
Remove handle and spring from key.
Remove the seals and key spacer.
Install cover seal
Install key spacer first. Then lubricate key seal with silicone lubricant and install on key.
Install key into cover.
Handle installs reverse of disassembly and can only install one way.
Reinstall the assembly into the valve body, paying attention to the orientation of the cover to the outlet.
I am having the same problem with an air leak in my sp-733. I can't find parts anywhere. any tips for finding o rings?