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title: "What Is Valve actuator? Pool Glossary | Marina Pool Services"
description: "A valve actuator is a small motor on a pool valve that lets an automation system turn the valve for you."
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publisher: Marina Pool Services
phone: +1-817-896-1120
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Equipment

# Valve actuator

A valve actuator is a small motor on a pool valve that lets an automation system turn the valve for you.

Actuators let a control panel or phone app switch water flow, such as between the pool and the spa, or to a water feature. They replace the manual handle turn.

Signs of trouble: a valve that does not move, stops halfway, or clicks without turning. Causes include a worn motor, a stuck valve, or a wiring fault. Sun and heat in North Texas are hard on the plastic housings over time. Ask a pro to test the actuator and the valve together. See how [pool automation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-automation) ties these parts together.

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## Related terms

-   [Pool automation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-automation)
-   [Control panel](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/control-panel)
-   [Multiport valve](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/multiport-valve)

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