Push/Pull Valve Broken?

[tallen234]

Hi All,

I was backwashing my filter tonight and when I went to place the valve back to filter, the backwash/waste line still pumped out water After I turned the pump back on. I tried opening and closing the valve multiple times. Is this a faulty push pull valve? Something a not too handy person can replace on his own? Any other ideas before I call a pool company?

Thanks!

 

[Texas Splash]

It may just be time for a rebuilt kit for the valve itself. Below is just one example of how it could be handled. Not really difficult, just need to make sure you have the correct kit and take your time.

 

[1poolman1]

Hi All,

I was backwashing my filter tonight and when I went to place the valve back to filter, the backwash/waste line still pumped out water After I turned the pump back on. I tried opening and closing the valve multiple times. Is this a faulty push pull valve? Something a not too handy person can replace on his own? Any other ideas before I call a pool company?

Thanks!

Is your valve stem all plastic or stainless steel? If all plastic it is most likely bad O rings. If stainless steel, it could be O rings or the "pucks" that have the O rings on them may have lost the "E" clips that hold them in place. If you can remove the stem, a good pool supply would probably be able to fix the problem in the store if they do repairs, even Leslie's.