bayoudonnie Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 New to forum here. I have an above ground pool that when I backwash and rinse, when I go back to the filter port water continues to leak out of the backwash/waste port. I looked at a schematic of the valve and it shows a spider gasket. Could that be my problem, and if so, is it fairly easy to replace. If it isn't that, then any help would be appreciated. Quote
Pool Clown Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 I would start there, Or the spring that holds the handle up. You have to push the handle down to move the valve right? Put the valve into filter then hold the handle down with your thumb then let it snap back. That may clear any thing that might be interfering with the proper seating of the valve block in the housing. If that don't work then try a new spider gskt. Quote
bayoudonnie Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Posted June 14, 2009 I would start there, Or the spring that holds the handle up. You have to push the handle down to move the valve right? Put the valve into filter then hold the handle down with your thumb then let it snap back. That may clear any thing that might be interfering with the proper seating of the valve block in the housing. If that don't work then try a new spider gskt. Thanks for the reply, Pool Clown. I'll try the thumb thing. If I replace the gasket should I order a new spring or anything else to replace when I take the top of the valve off? Quote
Pool Clown Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 No, but I would make sure the handle moves good up and down as well as spins freely. Well maybe not spins freely but rotates smoothly. Quote
mike taylor Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Hello i am new also i was reading your post and i am having the same problem. I spent 20 bucks on a new spider gasket that didin't work so then i bought the whole top part of the diverter and even the new one is leaking. Have spent 110 bucks and still have the same problem. Need help fast fixing to go insane!!!! What else is there i am at a loss??? Quote
mike taylor Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 Hello i am new also i was reading your post and i am having the same problem. I spent 20 bucks on a new spider gasket that didin't work so then i bought the whole top part of the diverter and even the new one is leaking. Have spent 110 bucks and still have the same problem. Need help fast fixing to go insane!!!! What else is there i am at a loss??? Quote
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