How To: Replace A Hayward Key Cover & Handle Assembly

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[tonymall]

Hello. thank you for your video. I replaced the handle as shown. I also replacement the pressure gauge at the same time. When I tried to restart, I have VSP comm error. I've tried to reset the breaker but continue to have same issue.

[greenmrt]

Thanks for the video. Replacing this without the O-ring causes some big issues. Glad you referred to it (after the fact).

[tommccauley]

I had to replace just the teflon washer, underneath the handle. I just tapped out the pin in the handle, lifted off handle, put new washer on, put handle back on and tapped pin back in. 5 Minute job.

[RRDAHERSHEYBOI]

I have a hayward e series but I'm having trouble finding a handle assembly that fits my specific model. I don't want to order the wrong thing. Please assist.

[jackiemiller]

will the pool leak water when changing the key assembley?

[John-tmwd]

I believe the pool guy installed mine backwards. Is that possible on certain models. When I have it on filter, it backwashes, and vice versa. Should I take it off and rotate is 180? Thanks!

[oldgeezer]

I went to put handle in backwash position and handle made a pop sound and handle went limp. i tink handle broke. Do i have to replace whole unit, like in your video or can the handle be replaced?

[Momtojoshcanpark]

I don't know if I put my valve handle on right. I replaced the gasket, now it leaks on all things except filter. Also after doing this my pool did not stay clear at all last summer. Is there a wrong way line up the handle with the opening beneath?

At the end of summer when I took the filter down, when I pulled off the multi valve the sand like in the filter and the lines was sitting on top of the sand. How did that happen when it was buried under the fresh sand I put in it. I have never had this occur before.

[r]

When I replaced the cover on key assembly the handle felt engaged and didn't pop back up. Did I miss align something

[joetansey]

I have to replace mine soon. I have it hooked up to the pool already. Do I need to unhook the hoses and drain the filter before I do it?

[michaelpilat]

It’s foolproof now but I do t have a notch, any ideas?

[Smkonefourme]

So I just replaced the key cover/handle assembly and the seat/spider gasket for my hayward sp0715 and the new handle is still wiggly? The rest of the variflo valve seems to be in working order. Could I have a faulty key cover or am I missing something? Please help! Thanks

[steveconger]

I just replaced the spider gasket and assemble and when I tighten the multi valve down the hand gets lose and water leaks from the backwash.

[brandyburgess]

Can you do this with the pump hooked up to the pool?

[keithmitchell]

So I see that they did not install a spider gasket...does this mean that if there is a gasket seal molded in place that the separate spider gasket is not needed?

[marcfield]

Thanks for the prompt reply guys, that is a big help 👍👊🏻

[patriciabrauner]

Need to replace filter on Hayward S166T don’t know what to replace with. My husband is now blind and it falls on me....help please

[icedarcade]

that little nub inside mine is worn down? that important?

[rhondamarcum]

My valve started leaking after i backwashed and wouldnt stop and i would have to plug my pipe off so i bought the whole assmbly and now water just gushes out and wont stop no matter what possition i turn the key handle help me please!!!!

[nannielouise]

My o ring came split is it supposed be like that