Friday, July 29, 2016

How a Broken Diverter Valve Handle can Ruin Your Equipment & Cause Death

In this video I show you a potential hazard when your diverter valve handle is broken and the safety tab is cracked or snapped off on the bottom. This will lead to over rotation and even the possibility of someone turning off the flow of water to the pump or to the return lines. I show a Jandy Diverter Valve as they are the most commonly installed valves on swimming pools.



The diverter valve does what the name implies, it diverts water from one pipe to another. In the case of the return lines it usually will control the return of water to either the pool or spa. From the inlet part or the part before the pump, it usually will control the suction from the pool, spa, main drain or vacuum port. These valves are handy and serve a valuable function.

But if the valve handle is broken (specifically the safety tab) it can pose a potential deadly hazard.
If the valve is over rotated and the return line is closed, when the pool comes on the pressure in the filter with no outlet could cause the filter to explode.

This happened to me at one account. I turned on the timer manually to service a pool. I noticed that the pump started making a strange loud noise, the filter began to shake and I heard some popping noises coming from the filter. I quickly shut the pool off and started to inspect the equipment. After careful examination I noticed that the customer had over rotated the return valve handle by turning it the wrong direction and snapping off the safety tab on the bottom. They had left the valve in a position where all of the return lines were closed off completely.

After using the spa the night before, someone had inadvertently broken the valve handle. Many fortunate things happened that morning, the first being I was there before the pump turned on that day. The second thing was that I noticed right away that something was dangerously wrong and shut things off within 10 seconds. What could have happened is that the pool could have turned on, the pressure would build in the filter and the clamp would either snap off or the filter would have cracked. Both having a potential fatal outcome. So I make it a note to always check the valve handles to make sure they are working fine.

At another account the customer broke the side port/ vacuum port valve and had over rotated it to completely closing that valve. While the primary suction line still was pulling water, the pump was struggling and shaking like it would explode. I simply turned the side port valve to it's correct position and everything was fine again. Eventually the pump would have burned out or a pipe might have snapped from the violent shaking.

This is an easy fix and all you need to do is purchase the overpriced valve handle. Here is the link for the most common Jandy Valve Handle:

https://www.amazon.com/Zodiac-R0487200-Handle-Replacement-NeverLube/dp/B008E6LLVO/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=swimmingpooll-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=04d94d4a342f9762c4e3abc1c29287af&creativeASIN=B008E6LLVO

If you have a Pentair system here is that valve handle:

https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-270028-Handle-Replacement-Diverter/dp/B004VTGY8I/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=swimmingpooll-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=6c4fbd8e76f894d429f5114a93d030a3&creativeASIN=B004VTGY8I

Just remove the knob (plastic nut on top) and pull off the old handle – making sure to put the new one on the same direction.

So I hope after watching the video you will see the potential hazard that a broken handle can present. Inspect your pool valve handles today to prevent a future potential fatal incident.

Related Videos:
Poolman Tips and Tricks: For Pool Service Professionals and DIY Homeowners: https://youtu.be/sUcjLt9Sk8s
Replacing the Jandy Valve O-rings; Pool Pump Not Priming Part 8: http://youtu.be/IMEcmvCeHuY
Valve Actuator Manual Mode & Manual Override part 1 of 2: http://youtu.be/btj792gZ268
Valve Actuator Removal  part 2 of 2 http://youtu.be/W756cDaaRyA
Pool Equipment Overview part 2 of 2 Swimming Pool Valves: http://youtu.be/YVdtMq0A4ug


Monday, July 25, 2016

AquaNaut 200, 400, 450 and Phoenix 2x & 4x Troubleshooting and Tips

In this video I go over some tips and troubleshooting for the Hayward AquaNaut 200, 400 & 450 and the Hayward Phoenix 2x & 4x suction side cleaners. These are super reliable cleaners that will give you years of service before any major repairs are needed. But there are some upkeep items that you need to be aware of.


If you are looking for parts scroll down to the bottom of this article as I have the complete part list posted and I also include Superior and SCP part numbers for the pool service professional.

Note that these parts are the same ones for the Poolvergnuegen PoolCleaner as Hayward has combined all the parts. So the color of some items may not match the original product (tires in particular).

The one part you will need to change more often than any other are the rubber tires. Depending on how long you run your pool and the pool surface type will determine the tire lifespan. Generally speaking you should get at least 15 months to 18 months out of each set of tires. For best performance, once the wear mark is reached I suggest changing the tires. For the four wheel version I like taking the front tires when worn and just cutting the hump off. Then I put them on the back tires, thus saving $50.00. I then put a new set of tires on the front.

Another issue that you may run into is that large debris will jam the cleaner. A good way to solve this problem is to remove one or two vanes from the V-Flex turbine. It will still function fine and with the vanes removed larger debris will pass thru. Also in some cases a small pebble will get under a vane and lift it up causing it to get jammed. Simply remove the vanes and clear out any pebbles.

The wall climbing ability is dependent on the pool pump size and flow. Basically if you have poor flow the cleaner will only climb the walls to the coves or partial walls. If you have a powerful pump (1.5 to 2.0 hp) and good flow, by inserting the large suction inlet the cleaner will generally climb to the water line in a plaster and PebbleTec pool. Note that for a Tile or Vinyl pool the wall climbing ability will be less.

There is always the question of getting the 2-wheel or 4-wheel model. If your pool is more than 8 feet deep get the 4-wheel model. Also, if your pool is large and the skimmer is on the far end, go with the 4-wheel model as it comes with two extra one meter hose lengths. For a small or medium pool I suggest the 2-wheel model. I also suggest a 2-wheel model for a large pool with a side port, vacuum port in the middle. But when in doubt, go with the 4-wheel model. 

There is also an Aquanaut 450 model (shown in this video) which has the 4-wheels but the turn cycle of the 2-wheel model. This is a great choice as it has the stability of a 4-wheel model but will turn more often in the pool. Depending on your pool I would suggest this one also.

If you have any questions feel free to post them and I will direct you to the correct model for your pool.

These are my favorite cleaners and they are very easy to maintain and work on as you can see from the video.

To learn more or to order: 

Here is a playlist for you containing all of the videos on these cleaners: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvsTjbpoT-f4qYUPi5C0So5_n75a9GDw

Related videos:

AquaNaut® 200 Suction Side Cleaner – Review: http://youtu.be/z4GTOOeXwH4

AquaNaut® 200 & 400 Installation Guide: http://youtu.be/YjOjtCovOCc

Hayward AquaNaut® 400 Suction Side Cleaner – Review: https://youtu.be/YnkPNVfUbfY

AquaNaut® 450 Suction Side Automatic Cleaner by Hayward – Review: 


Aquanaut and the Phoenix vs. the PoolCleaner "Next Generation": https://youtu.be/6oFAY7MjKUQ
Phoenix 2x Suction Side Pool Cleaner: https://youtu.be/3tRLiwWoESg
Phoenix Suction Side Pool Cleaner Installation Video: https://youtu.be/01fS6xEFCp8



2016 - POOLVERGNUEGEN/HAYWARD/AQUANAUT & SCP/SPP PART NUMBERS



1 896584000-204 PVN-201-1013 Top Shroud Screw Kit (3 screws per kit)
2 896584000-181 PVN-201-1021 Top Shroud Kit White Suction (3 screws and shroud per kit)
3 896584000-068 PVN-201-1007 Upper Body Assembly (Turbine Cover) White
4 896584000-167 PVN-201-1018 Turbine Vane Kit (6 Vanes per kit)
5 896584000-051 PVN-201-1006 Wheel Sub Assembly White
6 896584000-143 PVN-201-1025 Front Tire Kit with SUPER humps Blue (solid hump) 2/kit Concrete
7 896584000-198 PVN-201-1012 Wheel Bolt Kit (2 shoulder bolts per kit)
8 896584000-136 PVN-201-1010 Steering Assembly Kit - Front Left
9 896584000-365 PVN-201-1004 Turbine Hub with Vanes
10 896584000-457 PVN-201-1066 Large Drive Gear - White
11 896584000-112 PVN-201-1008 Gear Drive Assembly - Front Right
12 896584000-419 PVN-201-1034 Bracket for Skirts White (4 per Kit)
13 896584000-259 PVN-201-1027 Skirts with Rollers (4 per kit) Front of 2X & 4X
14 896584000-105 PVN-201-1000 Skirt Kit B (For Back on 4x only) (2/2)
15 896584000-464 PVN-201-1040 Small Drive Gear
16 896584000-242 PVN-201-1030 4X Steering Cam
17 896584000-471 PVN-201-1039 Reduction Gear

PVXH009PK5 PVN-201-1120 Reduction Gears - (5pk)
19 896584000-172 PVN-201-1011 Hose Cone
20 896584000-488 PVN-201-1041 Water Gate (Suction Port Door) White
21 896584000-082 PVN-201-1016 Back Tire Replacement Blue (2 in a kit)
22 896584000-211 PVN-201-1002 Leader Hose (with the grey cuff) Suction ONLY
23 896584000-228 PVN-201-1003 Vacuum Hose (1 meter) Suction ONLY
24 896584000-099 PVN-201-1001 Skirt Kit A White (For Back of 2X) (4 per Kit)
25 896584000-235 PVN-201-1014 2X Steering Cam
26 896584000-129 PVN-201-1009 Rear Wheel Bearing and Shaft Kit
27 PVX280PK2 PVN-201-1121 Universal Floats - White - (2pk)
28 896584000-426 PVN-201-1029 2 Wheel Tune Up Kit (2 tires, 6 vanes, 4 front /4 back skirts)
29 896584000-600 PVN-201-1050 Top Shroud Kit (3 screws and shroud per kit) Gray
30 896584000-549 PVN-201-1044 Upper Body Assembly for Limited Edition Units Gray
31 896584000-563 PVN-201-1046 Back Tire Replacement Black (2 in a kit)
32 896584000-532 PVN-201-1043 Wheel Sub Assembly for Limited Edition Gray
33 896584000-594 PVN-201-1049 Front Tire Kit with SUPER humps Black (solid hump) 2/kit Concrete
34 896584000-648 PVN-201-1054 Bracket for skirts (4 per kit) Limited Edition Black
35 896584000-655 PVN-201-1055 Skirts with Rollers (4 per kit)Front of All Limited Ed Suction Black
36 896584000-587 PVN-201-1048 Skirt Kit B (For Back on 4x only) (2/2)Limited Edition Black
37 896584000-570 PVN-201-1047 Skirt Kit A (For Front Back of 2X)(4 per kit) Limited Edition Black
38 PVX631PK2 PVN-201-1122 Universal Floats - Black - (2pk)
39 896584000-662 PVN-201-1056 Hose Cone Limited Edition Black
40 896584000-495 PVN-201-1042 Water Gate (Suction Port Door) Limited Edition Gray
42 896584000-617 PVN-201-1051 Leader Hose Suction Only Limited Edition Gray
43 896584000-624 PVN-201-1052 Vacuum Hose Suction Only Limited Edition Gray

896584000-TAPE PVN-201-9005 Tape Tires for Glass Tile, Ceramic Tile & Fiberglass Pools
44 896584000-303 N/A Pressure Shroud Screws (4 screws per kit)
45 896584000-358 PVN-201-1077 Pressure Shroud Kit with Screws White
46 896584000-297 PVN-201-1020 Pressure Dirt Bag White
47 896584000-440 PVN-201-1065 Pressure Vane Kit (8 vanes per Kit)
48 896584000-433 PVN-201-1064 Pressure Turbine Hub and Vane Kit (hub + 8 vanes)
49 896584000-266 PVN-201-1058 Pressure Relief Valve Kit (wall fitting & valve) White
50 896584000-310 N/A Pressure Steering Cam
51 896584000-327 PVN-201-1063 EZ Snap Pressure Hose White
52 896584000-273 PVN-201-1059 Pressure Hose Swivel White
53 896584000-075 PVN-201-1015 Front Tire Replacement Blue (2 in a kit) Fiberglass and Vinyl
55 896584000-334 N/A Solid Front Tire for Tile Pools (2 per kit) Blue
56 896584000-372 PVN-201-1028 Solid Back Tire for Tile Pools (2 per kit)
57 896584000-679 PVN-201-1070 Super Super Hump Tires Blue (2 per Kit) for BIG obstacles
58 896584000-556 PVN-201-1045 Front Tire Replmt Black Limited (2 per kit) Fiberglass and Vinyl
59 896584000-723 PVN-201-9000 Super Super Hump Tires Black Limited Ed(2 per Kit)
60 896584000-853 N/A EZ Snap Pressure Hose Limited Edition Gray








Fig# PVG/HAY PART # SCP/SPP DESCRIPTION




61 896584000-389 PVN-201-1068 2X Hose Pack (9 vacuum hoses + 1 leader) White
62 896584000-396 PVN-201-1069 4X Hose Pack (11 vacuum hoses + 1 leader) White
63 896584000-402 N/A Pressure Hose Pack (6 lengths of hose) White
64 896584000-747 PVN-201-1080 2X Hose Pack (9 vacuum hoses + 1 leader) Gray Limited Ed
65 896584000-778 PVN-201-1081 4X Hose Pack (11 vacuum hoses + 1 leader) Gray Limited Ed
66 896584000-860 N/A Pressure Hose Pack (6 lengths of hose) Gray Limited Ed
67 896584000-815 N/A Pressure Shroud Kit with Screws Gray Limited Ed
68 896584000-822 PVN-201-9001 Pressure Dirt Bag Black Limited Edition
69 896584000-846 N/A Pressure Hose Swivel Black Limited Edition
70 896584000-837 N/A Pressure Relief Valve Kit (wall fitting & valve) Black Limited Ed
71 896584000-921 N/A Pressure FIRST GEN Lower Body Gray Limited Edition - EMPTY

PVGXPC921 N/A Pressure Lower Body - Conversion Kit Gray Limited Edision - FIRST GEN TO NEXT GEN
72 896584000-716 PVN-201-1071 Solid Front Tire for Tile Pools (2 per kit) Black Limited Ed
73 896584000-761 PVN-201-1072 Solid Back Tire for Tile Pools (2 per kit) Black Limited Ed
74 896584000-792 PVN-201-1075 2 Wheel FIRST GEN Lower Body White - EMPTY

PVGXH792KIT PVN-201-1106 2 Wheel - Conversion Kit White - FIRST GEN to NEXT GEN
75 896584000-884 PVN-201-1078 2 Wheel FIRST GEN Lower Body Gray Limited Edition - EMPTY

PVGXH884KIT PVN-201-1123 2 Wheel - Conversion Kit Gray Limited Edition - FIRST GEN to NEXT GEN
76 896584000-808 PVN-201-1076 4 Wheel FIRST GEN Lower Body White - EMPTY

PVGXH808KIT PVN-201-1105 4 Wheel - Conversion Kit White - FIRST GEN to NEXT GEN
77 896584000-891 PVN-201-1079 4 Wheel FIRST GEN Lower Body Gray Limited Edition - EMPTY

PVGXH891KIT PVN-201-1124 4 Wheel - Conversion Kit Gray Limited Edition - FIRST GEN to NEXT GEN
78 896584000-914 PVN-201-9003 Pressure FIRST GEN Lower Body White - EMPTY

PVGXPC914 N/A Pressure Lower Body - Conversion Kit White - FIRST GEN TO NEXT GEN
79 896584000-501 PVN-201-1057 PoolCleaner Keeper
80 896584000-938 PVN-201-1073 Solid Super Super Hump Tires Blue (2 per kit)
81 896584000-945 PVN-201-1074 Solid Super Super Hump Tires Black (2 per kit)
82 896584000-952 PVN-201-9004 Adjustable Regulator Valve White with Blue Hose Cone
83 896584000-969 N/A Adjustable Regulator Valve Black with Black Hose Cone








Fig# HAY PART # SCP/SPP DESCRIPTION ( NEXT GENERATION )





PVXWLC1900WH PVN-201-1082 PVG Next Generation Wheel Clip - White

PVXWLC1900BLK PVN-201-1083 PVG Next Generation Wheel Clip - Black

PVXWLH1900WH PVN-201-1084 PVG Next Generation Wheel Hub - White

PVXWLH1900GR PVN-201-1085 PVG Next Generation Wheel Hub - Gray

PVXSSI1900WH PVN-201-1086 PVG Next Generation Suction Inlet Small - White

PVXMSI1900WH PVN-201-1087 PVG Next Generation Suction Inlet Medium - White

PVXLSI1900WH PVN-201-1088 PVG Next Generation Suction Inlet Large - White

PVXSSI1900GR PVN-201-1089 PVG Next Generation Suction Inlet Small -Gray

PVXMSI1900GR PVN-201-1090 PVG Next Generation Suction Inlet Medium - Gray

PVXLSI1900GR PVN-201-1091 PVG Next Generation Suction Inlet Large - Gray

PVX2LB1900WH PVN-201-1092 PVG Next Generation 2 Wheel Lower Body - White

PVX2LB1900GR PVN-201-1093 PVG Next Generation 2 Wheel Lower Body - Gray

PVX4LB1900WH PVN-201-1094 PVG Next Generation 4 Wheel Lower Body - White

PVX4LB1900GR PVN-201-1095 PVG Next Generation 4 Wheel Lower Body - Gray

PVXWLB1900 PVN-201-1096 PVG Next Generation Wheel Bearing








































Fig# HAY PART # SCP/SPP DESCRIPTION ( AQUANAUT)





PVXS11PK2-234 HAY-201-1109 Front STD Tires - Super Hump - 2Pk - Blue Metalic

PVX075PK2-234 HAY-201-1110 Front Tires - Finger Hump - 2Pk - Blue Metalic

PVXS16PK2-234 HAY-201-1111 Back STD Tires - Super Hump - 2Pk - Blue Metalic

PVXS26PK2-234 HAY-201-1112 Front SOLID Tires - Super Super Hump - 2Pk - Blue Metalic

PVXS25PK2-234 HAY-201-1113 Back SOLID Tires - Super Super Hump - 2Pk - Blue Metalic

PVX051-236 HAY-201-1114 Wheel Hub - Black Metalic

PVXS005PK2-237 HAY-201-1115 Wheel Styling - 5 Spoke - 2Pk - Gray Metalic

PVXS0006-237 HAY-201-1116 Wheel Retainer Clips - 2Pk - Gray Metalic

PVX976PK2 HAY-201-1117 Wheel Bearing - 2Pk

PVXS01SA-237-01 HAY-201-1118 Upper Body Assembly w/Swivel

SCRX4012PK3 HAY-201-1119 Upper Body Assembly Screw Kit - 3Pk

PVXS0002-234-01 HAY-201-1120 Handle - 200 - Blue Metalic

PVXS0002-234-02 HAY-201-1121 Handle - 400 - Blue Metalic

PVX990S-236 HAY-201-1122 Suction Inlet/Throat - Small - Black Metalic

PVX990M-236 HAY-201-1123 Suction Inlet/Throat - Medium - Black Metalic

PVX990L-236 HAY-201-1124 Suction Inlet/Throat - Large - Black Metalic

PVX792SA-236 HAY-201-1125 Lower Body - 200 - Empty - Black Metalic

PVXS0009-236 HAY-201-1126 Lower Body - 400 - Empty - Black Metalic












Fig# HAY PART # SCP/SPP DESCRIPTION (CLEANERS, PARTS & V-FLEX KITS)





HSC925CC HAY-20-1001 Navigator V-Flex Cleaner

HSC2025CC HAY-20-1003 Pool Vac V-Flex Cleaner





HSXVV3010SA N/A Turbine - A-Frame Kit - 5 Vanes

HSXVV015SAC-237 N/A Access Cover - Concrete

HSXVV015SAV-237 N/A Access Cover - Vinyl

HSXVV015CLO-237 N/A Access Cover - Concrete - Large Skids

HSXVV3000SA N/A

HSXVV3020 N/A

PVCHK100BKBPK12 N/A

PVLHK110BKBPK12 N/A

PVLCHK120BKBL N/A