How to service/clean Multi Port valve, sand filter repair. Pull apart fix grease lube valve head

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I show you the trade tricks in getting a Multi Port valve apart and then how to get it back together again. I even show you which is the right way around. Valve repair to like new.
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@juicebocs574 2 күн бұрын

Thank you, sir! You've saved me a lot of money during some tough times

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 2 күн бұрын

So Glad it helped.

@richmarsh5029 23 күн бұрын

Great video mate..big help... thanks for sharing

@ralphhalse5967 Ай бұрын

Cheers for this, great tutorial.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials Ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@branntwein662 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man we searched very long for a video like this! You explained every niche question we had! Only thing: With our pump we had to point the tip of the handle AWAY from the hole to work properly! Maybe this is different from model to model. Thanks again cheers 🍻

@rawprawn8198 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Mark. With your guidance was able to replace the rotor and spider gasket. Got the parts online and installed myself. Many many thanks from Tuggeranong! Now I just gotta get the courage to change the sand etc in my Hurlcon RX280 filter.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 4 жыл бұрын

Raw Prawn Good job. Congratulations MRT

@moboda7233 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟All I needed to do was replace the nylon washer on my port. Found it at PoolZoom for $2.90. Your tutorial was GREAT! My experience was different in that I had to jump on the unit like it was a pogo stick to get the spring to loosen up and squish down all the way so I could get the pin back in 😅Another thing, I had already opened my pool so water was flowing out of the filter until I put it back together. 💦💦💦It wasn’t a problem, though. The replacement went quickly.

@ericlemarec 6 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot. Your video was instrumental, especially that the set-up fell into peices once the pin was out. Thanks to ur video, I was able to get it back together correctly. Thanks much.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

Good work. So Glad it helped..

@mikeflay12 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark thanks for you expert advice

@tatianaastell9290 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ,Mark. This tutorial is great, it's useful video for us..

@mattfischer3853 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, this was exactly what I needed

@michaelsternesky1754 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful! I did notice that the plastic spacer o--ring washer was on top of the spring when you took it apart, but then you put in on the bottom (under the spring) when you reassembled. I guess it does not make any difference, but i will put it back the way it came off. I also replaced the other O-rings with new ones as my multiport is almost 13 years old, --especially the big top one that goes under the lid that seemed to be leaking. Again, very helpful to me on the little details.....

@lorenitafalcon7228 6 жыл бұрын

Very good thanks a lot

@getreal3336 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! 👍

@userbosco Жыл бұрын

Sometimes getting that pin out can be a real em'ef'r. Good video - cheers.

@MJCPeters 5 жыл бұрын

Thought for sure I needed a whole new valve, $$$.! Took mine apart and saw my nylon washer is toast. Put a new one on and I'm good to go for cheap. Thank you. Also, when I tried compressing my valve to reinsert the pin there was no way I could do it with my foot, and tap the pin in without killing myself. I was worried I'd never get it back in. Then I found that if I reassembled the valve top to the base first the spring was already compressed most of the way, and getting the pin in was pretty easy. Caution once reassembled tap the pin in gently.

@moboda7233 4 жыл бұрын

MJCPeters very Very helpful tip! I should’ve read this before finishing the job the way I did 😅😂🤣

@cg3834 3 жыл бұрын

It cost me an extra $9.99 for the slippers so I didn't damage the valve with C-clamps ;) Great video. Thanks

@colinstone1570 Жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@lourias 4 жыл бұрын

I like your explanations.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 4 жыл бұрын

bllourias 👍

@illegallyblonde232 5 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you😘

@AaronD711 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I'll be rebuilding mine this fall.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

AaronD711 Thanks. Good luck when you do yours.

@AaronD711 5 жыл бұрын

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials Parts are arriving this Friday and I already have it apart and ready to install the new gaskets and O rings. My unit was different from yours in that the spider gasket was in the housing that the handle attached to and not in the body of the valve itself.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Well dome. Yes those are the same and will still work. 👍

@ralphgardner6284 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Mark, very insightful, I was able to rebuild my valve and replace the rubber parts per your excellent instructions. I attempted to compress the spring and drive the pin by brute force, but ended up putting fender washers on 4 of the bolt holes and running long screws through them and into a thick wood plank pulling each screw down a little at a time. Once the spring was compressed and the valve head secured to the wood, I lined up the pin and drove it in. With any luck, I won’t be doing one of these again for a long long time. Thanks again

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Ralph Gardner Sounds like you have done a great job. Well done. 😃✅

@mikedraper4530 5 жыл бұрын

I know that you replaced the nylon washer right under the handle. When you pulled the housing off to expose the o rings, it looks like a nylon washer was on top of the spring. When you reassembled it You put the nylon washer under the spring and not back on top which would let the metal spring rub on the plastic top.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Ralph Gardner Hi Ralph. Normally there are both metal and a nylon washer that go with the spring. It doesn’t matter if the nylon is to the top or bottom as it is under tension. The spring does need a washer both ends though. Then the larger nylon washer needs to go under the handle

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

@williamcobbs3716 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of lube should I use

@michelledesrocher7119 4 жыл бұрын

If your a small person use a vise to compact it. works a heck of alot better.

@ddietr 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@jennag635 4 жыл бұрын

Mark... what size is the washer you put on before the spring? I went to my local pool supply store for the 2nd time in 3 days spending about $80.00 and still don’t have the right size items.

@BT380 5 жыл бұрын

Mark, You are a legend. Thank you very much for this precise and clear video of servicing MVP. I just serviced mine for the first time ever and it works beautifully. I have one question though. After reinstalling it i still have a tiny leak coming out of the waste pipe?? I did use silicon lube and cleaned and reinstalled the spider gasket too. Thank you again mate.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Hashim Behdasht Yes the gasket must be totally flat or it can leak. You can also fit a valve onto the waste line to stop all leaks MRT

@BT380 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry Mark, by gasket do you mean the spider gasket?

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Hashim Behdasht Yes ✅

@BT380 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you heaps Mark. 🙏🙏👍

@dieterbillinger3956 4 жыл бұрын

It's a lot easier to reassemble the valve before putting the handle back on. That way you don't have to stand on it to try an re install the pin.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes Yes.

@JesseHelton Жыл бұрын

I’m about to do this tomorrow and I’m thinking that a couple of wood clamps should also do the trick. Guess I’ll find out!

@ChrisGarcia-og4pc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I was able to get mine unstuck and working great. Questions though.. now it is leaking from the bolts and pump.. any solution for this? Thank you

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. If you are talking about the bolts around the valve. There is an oring that goes there so pull the valve apart again and check and clean the oring. Just a small bit of grit or stick can cause it to leak. Or of course if you forget the oring. MRT

@ChrisGarcia-og4pc 3 жыл бұрын

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials thanks for the response Mark, I will try that. Much appreciated!

@jeanrodino1417 6 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for instructions on changing the O Ring for the bleeder valve, it is not closing all of the way so water continues to spray out, this is a first for us. I want to make certain that it turns out all of the way for removal or do I need to remove the multiport and replace O Ring from the inside?

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

Jean Rodino Hi Jean. Most airbleed valves screw all the way out and some don’t. Normally those that don’t are split at the end so you can pinch that with some pointy nose pliers to get it out.

@HungPham-ky7kf 5 жыл бұрын

I've got water leaking out the top where the handle is when in operation. What do I need to replace? Do I need to replace the spider gasket, o - ring or nylon washer? Thanks heaps.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

This can be fixed by pulling the valve apart and just cleaning and lubing it. But often you also have to replace the O'ring. See here for Hayward amzn.to/2Tx89wI

@HungPham-ky7kf 5 жыл бұрын

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials Cheers thanks heaps. Great video! Will be watching it again when I attempt to pull the valve apart.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Hung Pham 👍

@leidym3016 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, So I just got a new Intex Sand filter 16in. It said that you should backwash and then rinse which I did. Then I noticed sand flowing back into the pool. So I tried the process again. Only this time it is stuck on backwash. What should I do?? Should I pull it apart like this in the video? I’m desperate lol

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 4 жыл бұрын

If there is sand going back into the pool on the filter cycle then the centre stem may not be fitted correctly or the laterals maybe broken?

@nyg007 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I noticed at 2:44 the spring washer is on top of the spring. When you reassembled, at 4:55, you put the spacer under the spring. Which is correct? Thanks.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it doesn’t matter greatly. I normally put it on the bottom as it allows the spring to move on the base. You do need the spacer to give the right spring tension and also so the spring can move. MRT

@nampam3945 3 жыл бұрын

What brand is the one that you are working on? Mine has "swimline" marked on it and six bolts, but no model number. The grey plastic selector is cracked - are these parts interchangeable?

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 3 жыл бұрын

There are multiple brands and very few parts are interchangeable. This one is a generic one that sells under lots of brands

@anaparks8004 11 ай бұрын

i stepped on it and broke lt. i had to buy the selector thingy as i broke the part that goes in the handle. I'm waiting for the order.

@user-md2ls9tp4k 11 ай бұрын

I replaced my gasket and then the key assembly and it still leaking out backwash. What in the world. I have never had this problem. Does the bead side of gasket go up?

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 11 ай бұрын

Hi there. Yes the bead on the gasket goes up. These units can become warped then the sealing faces are no longer flat and (see linked video below) or replacement becomes your only options. Extra Valve on Backwash line? What is it? How to use it? Why is it there? Sand filter swimming pool kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isuknbWUmKjZhJc.html

@courtneyford7558 5 жыл бұрын

Would screwing the assembly back on therefore compressing the spring then reattaching the handle work or change things?

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Courtney Ford No. that doesn’t compact the spring enough. The easiest way I have found is just to stand on it. 😃

@courtneyford7558 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This has been giving me fits. That was my problem, I put handle on last.

@courtneyford7558 5 жыл бұрын

My excitement was premature. Maybe you can help??? Please? My lever/handle got stuck. I took it apart cleaned and put back together. Now it only flows when handle is pressed or it’s between settings. I cant figure out what I’ve done. Everything is lined up correctly and all parts accounted for.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Courtney Ford Is it possible that you have fitted the base plate on backwards? As in 180 dig out???

@courtneyford7558 5 жыл бұрын

Mark's reviews and tutorials Yep. I was following directions for the wrong model. Mine was backwards in comparison to the model I was viewing. 🤦🏻‍♀️ thanks for the follow up though. Its been a journey learning to care for the pool.

@mzbj18 3 жыл бұрын

I did this just the way you did but my functions are off when i turn to filter it backwashes and backwash is filtering, please help.

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. This just means that you have put the handle on backwards. So take it apart and when you fit the handle, point the point of the handle to the hole in the bottom plate. That will fix it. MRT

@mzbj18 3 жыл бұрын

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials that’s the way i put it back on i followed to the t and it didn’t work I’ve done it three times now

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 3 жыл бұрын

@@mzbj18 Then just do it in reverse to what you have been doing. 😀👌

@mzbj18 3 жыл бұрын

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials i got so frustrated i ordered a while new one lol thanks

@fasousa4798 6 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to replace the handle without disassembling the head top?

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

Wild Weasel It may be possible at a pinch but I would not do that. If the handle is broken then most likely the valve is very tight and if you don’t clean and lube the valve then other parts will wear and break as well.

@fasousa4798 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply Mark. The handle is not smooth to operate. It drags a bit and one of the 2 arms is broken. So you think i should just remove the top? I would have to drain the water though? I think it needs to be turned to winter mode to drain

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

Wild Weasel If the filter is below water level then hopefully there will be some isolation valves to stop the water flow. If not then shove rags into the return pipes to block them and also remove the skimmer basket and jamb a rag in that pipe as well. That should reduce the flow to a few drops or a trickle then you can remove the filter valave head and service it. What country are you in?

@fasousa4798 6 жыл бұрын

the filter is above water level and all inputs have valves. I am in Portugal and i have a Aquadyne (crane enterprises) filter which i think its still a hayward just rebranded. It is being used on a pond

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 6 жыл бұрын

Have a look at this video. It is specifically for a Hayward Valve kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gayPf9t2ub_Qkas.html

@steverose8436 4 жыл бұрын

Get your self a table Mark.

@mzbj18 3 жыл бұрын

Can some here help me out my functions are all off.

@eddiehernandez4886 11 ай бұрын

How do I remove a pipe that broke in the housing? 4:57

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 11 ай бұрын

I don't understand your question Sorry. Maybe send a picture? MRT

@eddiehernandez4886 11 ай бұрын

The pipe from the lateral is stuck in the top port. Do I use the torch or heat gun to loosen it up because it won’t come out

@eddiehernandez4886 11 ай бұрын

Do they sell the bottom half of a port from Hayward?

@eddiehernandez4886 11 ай бұрын

What type of glue should I use for the PVC pipe to glue on the lateral

@Marksreviewsandtutorials 11 ай бұрын

@@eddiehernandez4886 Watch this. Repairing broken sand filter laterals. Replacing a snapped centre stem pipe kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7-FpZVnlr7Dm5s.html If it is pvc pipe then you use pvc pipe glue. If abs then use abs glue.