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    Repeated Spider Gasket Failure in Multiport Valve

    Thanks ... That is where I was landing. I am third owner of the pool and this equipment is right at 9 years old.
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    Repeated Spider Gasket Failure in Multiport Valve

    Hi all, Over the past 2 years I have had issues with Spider Gasket failure (5 times) - Pentair Multiport side mount 2" Sand. I occurs over time after backwash, waste or rinse operations... Before asking, YES to all below: Turn off the pump before rotating valve Always rotate in same...
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    Multiport Identification - Spider Gasket Part No

    THANKS! (That is what I came up with by was uncertain!!!!)
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    Multiport Identification - Spider Gasket Part No

    I have a Pentair Multiport Valve - Side Mount 2" It is about 8 years old - Valve Model Body SM-20-3 Valve Assembly Model SM2-PP3 I cannot locate this valve by these numbers on Pentair website - I need to know the part number for the SPIDER GASKET. Any help appreciated!
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    Cracked Diverter Assembly

    I have had an unusual loss of water, and had determined after some investigating that I was losing water to my French Drain line. (No other obvious leaks - Am also only losing water with pum running) Specifics: 15K Viking Fiberglass IG Pool - SWG (Pentair) - Pentair Pump - Triton Sand Filter...
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    Sanitizer Setting on Intellichlor Chlorine Generator with Solar Blanket Installed

    John - Thanks, you are right. I have been trying my best to learn the right levels and dial it in. Every printout I would get from local pool store would recommend CYA level of 20 -50.... Also, I had learned some time ago that IC 40 was oversized for the pool. Again, I found out that LPS sold...
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    Sanitizer Setting on Intellichlor Chlorine Generator with Solar Blanket Installed

    I keep detailed records.... easy to answer! Last year .... same timeframe CYA was in the 20s This year, CYA has been a bit high - in 80's; however most recent test put it about 50. One concern - Have you ever heard of a Intellichlor Unit malfunction by OVER chlorinating? The unit is about 3...
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    Sanitizer Setting on Intellichlor Chlorine Generator with Solar Blanket Installed

    Hi - New to TFP... Second year with Saltwater Pool, and decided to use a Solar Blanket this summer to help keep water temp more comfortable. Last year, I could set IC-40 at 60% output and chlorine levels were perfect all summer. This year, high Chlorine levels (ie: 5 - 10 ppm) despite...