Questions & Answers for: backwash valve stuck

...backwash mode even though the lever points to filter. Is is possible that the switch is broken? The gasket inside the valce is either out of place or damaged. You can rebuild the valve with a gasket ...

...valve is stuck in backwash. Generally the reason for this is a bad piton/sealpack, it needs to be replaced. If your RustMaster is 18 years it is time for a rebuild. That is an exceptionally long time ...

...backwash cycle, Also check to see if the skimmer weir gate (flapper) is stuck in the upright position. I would suggest 2 main checks. Fill the pool higher than usual, back wash, ensure the pool water ...

The handle is stuck and won't allow me to go from 'filter' to 'backwash'. Why? What should I do? TRY CAREFULLY OPENING YOUR VALVE BE REMOVING THE SIX SCREWS AND LUBRICATING THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS

backwash discharge. How can take the valve apart to clean out any debris? You can remove the top by removing the screws around the top then remove the set pin through the handle then pull the diverter

...valve and it would need to be replaced. Or if it is stuck in backwash cycle this may home out the board and return valve to service position. If neither works you will need to call for service. ...

...valve again back to flush and then back to run sometimes a bit of sand gets stuck in seats and allows water to pass in two directions at once catch a sample of water out of drain in clear glass allow ...

...backwash valve) Once it is full turn off the system and quickly put the lid in place, then either open the backwash valve or remove the drain plug and allow the water to create a vaccum and pull the ...

I have a tagelus 230 sand filter. After Bach washing I now have sand pumping back into the pool. possible backwash valve stuck partial open

...water coming out of the backwash line. Thoughts? filter valve stuck open or internal damage to filter if have bypass try that mode to see if water stops leaking or temp fix install valve or plug ...