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If you remove the bolts around the top the handle and lid assembly will pull out. Under that is a spider gasket that needs to be replaced. Clean out and dry the slots where the spokes of the gasket go, and replace with a new gasket using contact adhesive or vinyl adhesive to glue the gasket in. Do not put anything on the top of the gasket.
It's a good idea to replace the diverter o ring and bearing while you have it open. This requires removing the handle from the diverter. The o ring is on the diverter shaft, the bearing is the white plastic ring that goes between the lid and the handle. After that the backwash valve will work like new.
The water Has to be going out the 'backwash' or 'waste' line.Either that or you have a leak in the plumbing. If the backwash/waste valve is set in the 'filter' position and there is still water escaping through the backwash/waste line, it means that the o-ring or spider gasket needs to be replaced or re-seated. If it is a multi-port valve (one that you spin to select the setting as opposed to a 'push/pull valve) you can try shutting off the pump; do a complete turn, 360 degrees, from the 'filter' setting all the way back to the 'filter' setting. This sometimes helps the spider gasket re-seat
You posted this question in Alarm category. but sounds like either your filter laterals, or the backwash valve are bad. I'd need to know what type of filter, and backwash valve you have. is the backwash valve a multiport, or push/pull slide valve, etc... If it's a push/pull valve then the o-rings, or pucks can be bad, or the piston can be broken. if it's a multiport valve, then the spider gasket may need to be replaced. if it's a top mount multiport valve, then it can be broken inside the filter.
You didn't list your exact model number, but if you're talking about where the muli-port valve connects to the top of the filter housing with a clamp, there is an "o" ring there that could be leaking. You can go to www.haywardnet.com and download a complete manual for your filter. It will show the o ring there.
If you remove the six screws from the top of the dial and lift it out you will find a spider gasket in the base of the valve. This is probally your problem. If you pull this out and clean and dry the base you can spread some silicone on a new one and put back in place. Then replace the top and leave for a couple of hours and that should fix your problem.
No. That port is there for when you backwash or pump to waste. You normally put a hose adapter there that allows for a collapsable backwash line to be attached when ready to backwash the filter. If it is leaking water there when the valve is set to something other than waste or backwash yuou need to replace the internal gasket in the valve.
This depends on your backwash valve. First ck to see if you are getting any water out of the backwash line when pump is running. If this is the case your backwash valve needs to be rebuilt. If it is a dial valve you can take it apart by removeing the screws around the rim and lifting the top off. The gasket in the unit called aspider gasket will be pulled out of the slots it fits into. You need an exact duplacate for this so get all the info and take the old one to the store with you. Clean and dry the slots it fits into then apply a thin film of silicone to the bottom of the new gasket and put in place. Set the top and screw in place. then let set for a day then run. If you have a piston valve and you say it's hard to move so I think this is what you have. the top probally has a set ring on the top of the valve. If you pull this then carefully pull the top up and put a liberal amount of liquid soap in the valve body and let that sit for fifteen or twenty minutes then come back and twist gentely while pushing and pulling on the valve till it comes free. The "O" rings come in a kit and your pool store can install these for you if you bring the piston into the store. Or you can replace them yourself but they will do it for the price of the parts and can recomend a good lube for the "O" rings and show you how to apply. Lubeing these on a regular basis will keep them indefenetly. If your valve is a Hayward there will be a regestration mark on the valve top that will fit into a nocl on the valve body make sure they line up or it will give you trouble. Then just screw the top on again.
A little sand is normal, called a puff back. Anything more then a good pinch of sand is a problem If its a lot of sand you can check the following.
1. O-ring in side the filter valve when standpipe inserts is intact. Make sure that standpipe is not cracked and seats well into valve.
2. check spyder gasket inside filter head. (looks like a wagon wheel) if it is loose or is pulling up it will need to replaced or re-siliconed. A good indication of this being the problem is if water is leaking from backwash port.
3. Check hoses to make sure that the to pool, to pump conections have not been reversed, if this was case you would get a lotta sand into pool. (can empty tank)
Your question was posted under "Pond and Water Garden Pumps", but I assume you are really asking about a swimming pool filter. Unscrew the control valve from the valve body and check the condition of the O-ring. If it is nicked, torn, or worn allowing water to flow past the valve, buy a replacement at your local hardware store or swimming pool supply. Pop the old one off, and put the new one in the track where the old one was. If it doesn't want to stretch to fit, put the new seal in HOT water for a few minutes and try again. Lubricating the O-ring with some Vaseline or other brand petroleum jelly will make operating the valve easier and cut down on wear of the new seal.
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