To turn off your pool fill valve, the key is to identify the shut-off valve connected to your autofill system and then know how to shut the autofill off using that valve.
Based on the information provided, the process involves:
1. Locate the Shut-Off Valve
The first step is to find the specific shut-off valve associated with your pool's autofill system. This valve controls the water flow to the autofill mechanism.
- Check near the autofill: Sometimes the valve is located relatively close to the autofill unit itself (often in or near the skimmer area for some systems, as suggested by the reference video title mentioning "Skimmer and Auto fill with shutoff").
- Follow the water line: Trace the small water line that feeds the autofill back towards its source. The shut-off valve will be installed along this line.
- Check equipment pad or utility area: In some setups, the shut-off valve might be located near your main pool equipment pad or where the water source enters the pool area.
2. Operate the Valve to Shut Off Water
Once you have found the shut-off valve, you need to operate it to stop the water flow. The method depends on the type of valve you have:
- Ball Valve: These usually have a handle. The valve is typically on when the handle is parallel to the pipe and off when the handle is perpendicular to the pipe. Turn the handle 90 degrees.
- Gate Valve: These have a round handle that you turn like a faucet. Turn the handle clockwise until it is snug to shut off the water.
- Globe Valve: Similar to gate valves, these have a round handle you turn clockwise to close.
Make sure you understand the operation of the specific valve type you find to effectively shut off the autofill water supply. Knowing how to operate this valve allows you to shut the autofill off completely when needed.
