I bought the Pentair 262506 1-1/2-Inch 6-Way Clamp Style Valve Replacement Pool and Spa Sand Filter to replace my old one and now when it's on the filter position, I have water come from the waste valve. What could be wrong? I bought the Pentair 262506 1-1/2-Inch 6-Way Clamp Style Valve Replacement Pool and Spa Sand Filter to replace my old one and now when it's on the filter position, I have water come from... » Read More I bought the Pentair 262506 1-1/2-Inch 6-Way Clamp Style Valve Replacement Pool and Spa Sand Filter to replace my old one and now when it's on the filter position, I have water come from the waste valve. What could be wrong? « Show Less
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it is possible the valve is no good or is not lined up to completely shut of the other valves while in the filter position. their should be no water coming from that valve also make sure your pressure valve on the left of that hole is closed.
308795
You have it hooked up backwards. I am not sure this is possible unless you have flexible moveable pipes.
308796
It could mean that there is damage to or some debris affecting the spider gasket inside. Or the handle is not in the right position...
308797
That was what my old one was doing. I haven't had any problems since I installed new one.
308798
Sounds like you got a defective one. Mine was easy to swap out, no issues. I made sure the center post was properly inserted into the bottom of the valve. I swapped out my old one because it was doing the same thing, letting water out of the waste when in filter mode. It seemed to be related to the lack of spring tension keeping the handle down vs anything else. Good luck.
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The sand filter is first in line. Water comes from the pool through the filter. Than it goes through the saltwater system than back into the pool.
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The narrow slots in the filter are going to stop most anything that doesn't dissolve in the septic tank. Lint from the washer, fibers from toilet paper, etc are going to clog any filter in time. I try to clean my filter about once a year at the maximum. The difference in this filter and the original one, put in when I had the drain field replaced, is part of the filter can remain in the outflow pipe while the inter filter is being hosed clean and replaced. Otherwise any floating debris in the tank will run into the outflow line when the filter is removed for cleaning. I had to have my perforated pipe drain system replaced with a "cap" type system about 5 years ago and it is working well. The narrow slots in the filter are going to stop most anything that doesn't dissolve in the septic tank. Lint from the washer, fibers from toilet paper, etc are going to clog any filter in time. I try to clean my filter about once a year at the maximum. The difference in this filter and the original one, put in when I had the drain field replaced, is part of the filter can remain in the outflow pipe while the inter filter is being hosed clean and replaced. Otherwise any floating debris in the tank will run into the outflow line when the filter is removed for cleaning. I had to have my... » Read More The narrow slots in the filter are going to stop most anything that doesn't dissolve in the septic tank. Lint from the washer, fibers from toilet paper, etc are going to clog any filter in time. I try to clean my filter about once a year at the maximum. The difference in this filter and the original one, put in when I had the drain field replaced, is part of the filter can remain in the outflow pipe while the inter filter is being hosed clean and replaced. Otherwise any floating debris in the tank will run into the outflow line when the filter is removed for cleaning. I had to have my perforated pipe drain system replaced with a "cap" type system about 5 years ago and it is working well. « Show Less
1448548
I like the Pentair very much. I bought it to replace an existing Pentair that was 18 years old. I have no experience with the Hayward filter.
1327800
The exact part number will fit your filter pool. Your part number does not replace the exact Pentair 178561. I hope this info helps you.
1189184
I am not sure what type of system you have but for this filter to work properly you need the corresponding multiport valve that gets hooked directly up to the filter. If you don't have this valve you need to get it. Your old valve will become inactive.
1236411
Depends on who you order it from. I ordered form MyPoolYard and I did not receive what was pictured. Valve had been removed from original Pentair packaging, and placed in a generic plastic bag. Now I must accept this scam, or pay for return postage. Amazon needs to fix these unethical sellers, or I will stop ordering parts through Amazon. I plan to file a complaint with Pentair too, if they'll listen.
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I had an old water pik and needed to replace it because the water line ripped. When I replaced the water pik I also needed to replace my sinus irrigator because the fitting on the end of the water line was changed by water pik. You will have to check your model number and make sure it matches. The issue is more if the water pik is from before or after water pik redesigned their fitting.
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on the filter there is a screw its called the vacuum release valve loosen it till water starts flowing out and then tighten that well release the air out of the filter tank. if you received a book with your pump and filter look in it and it is number 36. did you full the tank with half of sand then add water and the rest of the sand that has to be also. hope this helped you..
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Kelly, I am no expert but I found the S160T sand filter link below which may help you. BTW, the SP160T seems to be the vari-flow valve P/N. Best wishes, Charlie http://www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/Parts%20Diagrams/S160T.pdf
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Hi, your valve, should interchange and match up with your new filter as long as you stay with the same type of filter "IE" DE. or Sand, they should all be a universal fit, I have replaced 4 DE. filters over time,all were Hayward except one, there were no problems with valve fitment on any of them, I too have the multiport valve.Good luck!
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our manual says 1 year from date of purchase. but we have found that haywards are a very good filter. we are currently using a de filter. we switched from a sand filter. Our 24 round above ground pool was put in 1997. And this is our third filter, but the de filter was our choice we still have the sand filter as a back up. originally the sand filter was a 2hp the de is a 1 1/2 hp. I hope this helps you.
1128164
Seems like a filter issue. Needless to say you've checked that water is flowing and that the filter is sitting correctly all the way in the base in the pool of water, right? Many after market filters don't fit well and you really have to stretch and really push them into the base.
1280937
The clamp is for the hose, that supposed to be connected to the valve and to be put down into a bucket with water. The valve is opened and air from the filter body bubbles through the water in the bucket; when it stops bubbling - it's time to close the valve, because air is all released. Usually nobody bothers to connect hose, and do it scientific way; as long as water doesn't shoot into your face.... But if you want to use a hose and bucket, I would suggest to find something that fit before you connect the valve to the filter. Hose should fit the valve, and clamp should fit the hose, so may be you will need to get the right clamp anyway. Be careful when connecting and disconnecting hose, opening and closing - this plastic valve is very flimsy and fragile, it brakes at the thread which goes to filter body.!
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Hi, this is Steve at Aqua Products... I suggest checking the following and if that fails call our help line at 1-800-845-4856. Check if the intake or propeller is jammed with debris, if the filter bag is over full. There may also be a small spring issue on the valve flap. If so again please feel free to call our 800 line.
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It is an excellent filter and will do a great job for you. I have a 26,500 gallon pool and used a sand filter, the water always looked ok, when I changed to the Hayward DE filter the water looks polished! My installer told me they are his favorite filter. I wish you luck.
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My filter model is a Pentair "FNS Plus" 60 p/n 180009. I believe the p/n 180009 is the pentair part number for the whole filter system. My manual said the filter part number said "p/n 59023300" and this fit perfectly and is working fine after one summer season. My manual online is at http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/FNSPlusOM.pdf and it shows "p/n 180009" on the last page. Hope this helps.