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    Pentair FNS Hi-Flow backwash valve leaking to waste

    The top is new so I don't think that the spring would be at fault. The diverter gasket has one side the has a square lip in the middle that matches the channel on the valve bottom. The other side of the gasket is a thinner lip. I've tried both ways without any luck. I'm starting to think...
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    Pentair FNS Hi-Flow backwash valve leaking to waste

    I have checked for cracks and couldn't visually see any. Does the diverter gasket need to be installed a certain way. 1 side has a square sealing area while the other side has just a thin line of rubber as the sealing area. Also when you say silicone lube are you referring to a lube like...
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    Pentair FNS Hi-Flow backwash valve leaking to waste

    I have a Pentair FNS filter with a Hi-flow backwash valve. The top was cracked at the bolt holes and leaking so I replaced the top along with the diverter gasket. I have adhesived the gasket in place as recommended and checked and re-checked the correct alignment of the valve top, but still...