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My filter is leaking out the backwash hose after I backwash and return to filter mode. Also, leaking down the side of the filter. I assume I'm correct that we need to replace the spider gasket. Pool store told me that because my old gasket is white that those models will always leak and I have...

I'm guessing that white thing is the spider gasket and it's attached to the top? It's glued in apparently. Any pointers on getting it out? (If that is the gasket)

I'm guessing that white thing is the spider gasket and it's attached to the top? It's glued in apparently. Any pointers on getting it out? (If that is the gasket)

Our filter is leaking water out of the backwash pipe when it's in "filter" position. Pool store told me we need to replace the spider valve gasket. However, there is no gasket inside. I heard from someone that some Hayward filters you have to buy the entire valve and replace that and that the...

Our pump hesitates and hums for about 5 seconds before it kicks on. Is this something like the capacitor or do we need a new pump? Not sure how old it is. Any idea on what to do? Thanks!