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Instructions for Waterco 2 Way Valve

Q: instructions for waterco 2 way valves... what does "this port cannot be closed" mean?

A: Your valve has one inlet and two outlets. When used normally the water comes in the inlet and is diverted to one outlet, the other outlet or a mix of both. If you rotate the valve so that the diverter completely covers the inlet hole, then the water has nowhere to go.  If your water has nowhere to go it will very sharply raise the pressure on your filter if your pump is running and this can be dangerous. You want to make sure to rotate the lid to a potion where it does not allow the diverter inside the valve to pass over the inlet hole.

Thank you ,
Dave   -   aqua-man.com     email: info@aqua-man.com

Skimmer for Inground Pool w/ In-Floor Cleaning System

Q: My pool was built in 1992, and has an in-floor cleaning system.  My skimmer has two ports, one is the return, one comes from the main drain.  I do not have a diverter for the skimmer, so the main drain doesn't work (never gets suction).  The unit appears to be something like the Admiral S20 (round cover with center hole, dual ports on bottom) but I an not find any model information anywhere.  Any advice on how to tell which unit I have and/or what parts I can use to get my main drain to operate? Thanks!

A: Well we will need to id the skimmer. Are there any part numbers or manufacture logos on the lid? Are there any part numbers on the basket? There are normally some clues as to the skimmer ID if you look carefully.

Let me know what you can,
Dave   -   aqua-man.com     email: info@aqua-man.com