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Pros

Used on a hayward pro-grid de 60 filter. Easy to install took about 10 minutes to switch the valve out with no tools. Just remember to be careful with the glue and remove the valve assembly when gluing the piping to the body of the valve.



Cons

The center steel rod in this valve corrodes quickly, and leaks within 6-12 months after installation. It almost always leaks. Do not buy from this vendor.

The handle on this product is attached to the valve stem with a weak metal pin. The only way to replace the valve is to replace my de filter or replace it with another hayward valve. Go down to your non-big box hardware store, that actually carries a ...  Read More

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Quality


Great product, well made, and easy to install.


I have a haywood de filter and this is the exact replacement for the one that started leaking after 7 years(actually think the ...  Read More


Got this because my old spider backwash valve cracked and was leaking for the longest time.


Depressurize the system, pull the valve, check for contamination in the threads and such, then reinstall.

Price


I then realized i could get the entire assembly through amazon, from the manufacturer for half the price.


Works as designed for a fair price


Amazon was much cheaper than pool supply store if your doing the install yourself.

Shipping


The valve was delivery on time and was installed by a professional, is working i do not trust my self.


Was happy with product and delivery time.

Packaging/appearance


It does come with the 90 degree part for the backwash side even though it is not pictured.

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 363 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 14 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Big savings compared to paying the pool service for the same part


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Do not use the 90° abs elbow it comes with


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Broke first time i installed it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I dont understand why hayward would not have quick disconnects molded into all connections on this pipe


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I guess they feel that we need to replace all the pvc every time the plastic fails internally on the back wash valve


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So going forward i dont backwash my de filter anymore


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My future filter will not be a de or hayward


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The pressure on the system dropped by 1520 psi lower than with old valve

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