How many valves do you need for a spa pool?

Your pool may have a spa, which is known as a “pool-spa combo” so there will be another valve for the main spa drain. Normal operation of the pool requires this valve to stay closed. In the photo below, there are four valves. These are “3-way” style valves.

What happens if you leave a valve open on a pool cleaner?

All valves open will not hurt the equipment, but the cleaner will not operate correctly. When more suction is applied to the cleaner, it will operate better. Also, with the main drain open, this can cause the cleaner to become stuck on the drain. What If There Are Only 2 Valves?

Is it OK to open the main drain valve on a pool?

Should the Main Drain Valve Be Open? No, not if you are using a suction type of cleaner. The purpose of a pool main drain is to pull water from the bottom of the pool through the pump and filtration system. With a suction cleaner operating, it is already doing exactly what the main drain does, which is to pull water from the bottom of the pool.

How to set valves for an in ground swimming pool automatic?

Many pools have suction type cleaners without having a dedicated line for it. This will connect into the skimmer. The valves would be set as skimmer open, main drain closed. Most cleaners come with a skimmer adapter that allow adjustable flow to be able to skim as well as having the cleaner connected.

Is the drain valve connected to the spa drain?

The valves should be suction: spa closed pool open, return: spa 1/2 open and all pool return wide open. Ok. thats good. But i believe that the drain valve is connected to both the pool drain and the spa drain. Is that possible that there was design flaw?.

How to turn on a hot tub / spa with the valves?

The last thing to remember is after going into your spa turn your valves back to where they were prior to turning on your spa/hot tub. 100% spa suction off and 80% pool to 20% spa return side. If you can imagine what the pump is doing and taking water from it is very easy for you, the homeowner, to not get confused by this process!

What should I do if my spa diverter valve is not working?

• If there is only calcium buildup, scale or minor scratches, use 220 grit wet / dry sandpaper to smooth out the sides of the insert. Also sand the internal area where the insert rubs against the body of the valve. Does the diverter valve move when the pump is turned OFF?