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Kevin, thanks! I tried mounting the assembly again, being careful to tighten as you described. Wow! no leak at the arrow, but a teeny one at the collar. Still tentative about opening up the top, as that white "pin" seems to be pretty permanently installed. I don't want to pry it off with...

Bama, if there is a model number, I sure can't find it. There is a COD on the tank: 21786A. Both valve and tank are from Advantage Mfg, but I'm pretty sure that the valve is compatible with a Hayward 711 or 714T. Where would the pin be if there was one?

Thanks anyway, Jason. Much appreciated!

Unfortunately, mine doesn't have bolts--I don't see an obvious way to get the top off.

Also, if I chose to replace the whole valve assembly, how can I tell if what I buy will fit my sand tank?

Thanks for answering, Jason. I only took the valve assembly off the tank, I didn't take it apart. And I am not getting leakage from the waste port. The big O-ring at the base of the valve assembly is in good shape. I lubed it good when I put the whole thing together a couple of years ago...

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Could you guys help me diagnose? I just replumbed my system to include a solar heater, and took the opportunity to look inside my zeosand filter, rinse, etc. Now it's leaking from under the top where the valve handle is. Does this sound familiar to anybody? What should I look for?

Mai-tai ascending from the Fiftieth State. Here's to Independence!

Would be helpful in repairing a leak in a vinyl liner, too.

Skimmer? Is it included with anything above?

Greetings and welcome! May I suggest, from my own experience, that one of the best investments that you can make for your pool is a more comprehensive test kit? As BlakeJ said, one of the ways we balance our pool water is to know our levels for Cyanuric Acid (CYA, or...

Michael, I would be so frustrated if I were in your shoes. You are a stand-up guy to handle this in the way that you have and you're a great role model for your kids. Hoping for the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Fish, it's really windy and dusty here, too, and I almost always have those little silt piles. A filter sock in the skimmer helps, and we always make sure to stir up the dust when we're swimming to make sure it circulates thru the filter, but there is always a little bit of it because red dust...