Pool Valve Actuator Not Working

How to set pool valves.

Pool valve actuator not working. Use the toggle switch on the rear of the cva 24t to withdraw and return water from the pool. Water is directed through the pool filter either by a simple valve type setup or more commonly a multi port valve mpv. Depending on the type of actuator the system and other factors there are many reasons actuators don t perform properly. Actuator troubleshooting is complex.

If it is old and not self lubricating it may be too hard for the actuator to turn. Many automated pool systems have valves with actuators. Step through all four valve positions. Ran into the same issue.

A swimming pool s circulation system is a closed design. Press the valves v button. Valve was stuck on pool mode. Modern pool check valves have clear lids to view operation and are serviceable and repairable.

Inyopools product specialist dennis r. Just make sure that you leave it in the right position when you leave the pool or you may end. The actuator itself works when i flip the switch on the valve. Set both valve actuators cva 24t for suction and return.

My pentair valve actuator would not turn the valve to solar when the controller requested. Had the pool guy come out and he stated valve is bad 300 to replace. Lake guy your problem may be the valve that the actuator is trying to turn. There is usually a little switch on the back of the actuator that will change the position of the valve.

Suction generated by the pool pump draws water out of the pool through skimmer boxes. The system is a compool by pentair. Working with valve actuators. Make sure the valves turn on correctly and the water is moving in the correct direction for each.

Told him no and started my research. The other two actuators work properly when the spa button is pushed. Pool spa fill drain. I opened up the panel at the main controller and jiggled some wires etc which worked when it.

Pool check valves can become clogged or broken over time. Sealed pvc check valves are only replaceable. Tried flipping the switch at the base of the valve with no response. One of my valve actuators for the spa is not working when i turn on the spa from either the spa side button or inside the house.

We will discuss filter cleaning and valve use in the pool operation section. To help you better understand what is going on in your system here are 40 reasons your actuator might not be working. Located somewhere on your pools filter is the pressure gauge which gives out a reading of the ambient back pressure or resistance in your filter system to water flow.