Hayward SP0710XR50 Pro-Series Vari-Flo Backwash Valve Coupling

This valve is identical to my original which lasted 11 solid years of year-round operation. Genuine OEM Hayward product, Amazon came through with the best price on the market. After ordering the valve Tuesday afternoon, I checked the status online just to see if it had shipped, and the UPS tracker says, Delivered: Left on Front Porch. I looked, and yes it was already there on Thursday. Reminded me of Wile Coyote ordering from Acme Co. to catch that Roadrunner; that fast. Unfortunately, the packing was lacking and the siteglass was shattered. I took pictures, and emailed Amazon immediately. They responded immediately with an apology and instructions on how to return the damaged valve and that a new valve would be on the way, immediately. UPS came by the NEXT day and picked up the damaged valve. No questions asked; the UPS man had the label and off they went. The new valve arrived in 2 days. Took me a little while to install, getting all the piping lined up and level. The DE Filter tank had settled over the years so I ended up installing the valve with the piping first, then disassemble the DE filter and cleaned it while I had it apart. I then attached the bottom section of tank to the valve since it was easier to handle than the entire filter. I was able to leveled the filter properly, then reassemble the entire filter. I let the valve and new PVC piping and silicone cure for 24hrs before running the system. The new valve is so much easier to operate. It works great and no leaks. Should be good for another 11 years. Thanks Amazon and Hayward. Brett, Virginia Beach.

This valve was a direct replacement for my 18 year old Hayward Vari-Flow valve that had started leaking like a sieve on the inlet line. All of my connections had unions, so this was just a matter of disconnecting the old leaking valve and installing the new one. I cleaned all the 1-1/2" male thread fittings and used teflon tape on on the threads, and it sealed perfectly with light hand pressure. Avoid the temptation to crank down on the torque. Started the pump and everything was perfection with no leaks. I thought about this too long. If you have a Hayward Pro-Grid DE filter, and have leaks, this solves the problem.

I had to cut the intake and discharge lines as expected but it slid right in and lined up as expected. The old handle lasted for 21 years. During that time I had to replace the seals once. This year I would’ve replaced the seals again but it cracked so I replaced the whole thing. Hopefully I get another 21 years out of it.

Extremely disappointed with the quality of this multiport valve. The face of the filter inlet port and the face of the pump port were not square to one another and therefore could not fit properly to my pool filter (see photos for more detail).Imagine this: You’ve prepped your work area, have all your tools ready to go, removed your old multiport valve, pulled your new Hayward valve out of the box assuming Hayward quality and BAM! it’s a faulty valve. Now you’re racing to a brick and mortar store to pick up the same valve for $100 more. That’s what happened to me and it could happen to you to.Quality control for the product I received was nonexistent. If you plan to buy this valve I recommend buying 2 because you’ll definitely be returning at least 1 of them.

After 25+ years of use, our original valve coupling essentially wore out, fatigued, and cracked. This item is the same model from the same manufacturer. It took only a few minutes to swap in the new coupling for the old one. It functions perfectly. Would recommend.

Item works well, seems to be strong . First time in 38 yrs I have a diverter valve . I had the plunger valve (2 settings only) for all my years owning my pool. Backwashed to waste worked well saves changing you de.All and all I’m very satisfied.

My old valve blew up. Ordered this one. Got here super fast!.. Pool guy installed it the next day. No more problems. Everything was in the box as described

I couldn't believe the difference in price compared to my local pool supply. This valve was a genuine Hayward valve the same as the one I had for 22 years. Arrived on time as promised and works great, even had the spoke gasket with it. A suggestion for installing is to first connect it to the filter, then connect the pvc pipes one at a time. Threaded pieces first, start with the angled pipe if you have one.Connect the threaded pipe making 3 to 4 turns around it with tyflon plumbers tape.It will fit snug, make sure to screw it in all the way. Clean pvc with pvc cleaner and put pvc cement on first one with the angled pipe if you have one make a good connection,and complete that pipe. Then connect the straight pvc pipe repeating the tyflon tape, cleaning and cement.Pvc part that screws into the valve will need 3 to 4 times around it with the tyflon tape(very important step). Hack saw works great for cutting the old pipe. All I had to buy was two pvc coupling connectors for connecting the pvc back together. Leave enough room on either side of the cut to reconnect. This was not a hard project and saved be a couple of hundred dollars. Take your time clean all connections to filter of any sand, dry everything off. You can do it, or ask a handy friend to help. Glad I did it!