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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Now I have to figure out how to actually use the variable speeds of my new Intelliflow VSF through my old intellitouch panel. Seems like programming it is easier through the panel on the pump than it is through the intellitouch for anything other than selecting one speed/flow rate and...
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Multiport replaced…everything appears to be working well and water isn’t draining out of the pump when it’s off so far, so hopefully problem solved. Only minor is sue is a few tiny bubbles coming out of two pool jets, but other than that all good. Thanks for the help guys!
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Thanks James. I replaced the air release valve a year or two ago, but I’ll check the seal on it.
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Update: The leak out of the waste port now stops after dripping a bit during pump start up. However water is still draining out of the pump and filter when the pump stops, causing the pump to have to re-prime every time it starts sending big air bubbles through the pool lines on start up. I...
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Yep, it’s about that time then. Thanks James!
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    What’s the life expectancy of a multiport valve?
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Man, thank you guys so much! Just gotta decide if I want to try replacing the spring first or just replace the whole thing.
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Awesome, thanks for the help. It looks to me like I have unions on the in and out lines…attaching pics.
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    Multiport spider gasket replacement didn’t fix backwash leak

    Next question…is replacing an entire threaded multiport valve pretty straightforward or would y’all recommend a professional?