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Hi Everyone, This will be my fifth summer of pool ownership and TFP has been an invaluable resource. I’m a DIY kind of guy and feel one needs to know at least the basics of any household equipment if one wants to be able to troubleshoot and not have to call out the pros at every blip. TFP has...

Hi, long time reader first time poster. I have a Hayward S244T sand filter with a Hayward Vari-Flo XL valve. I’ve been experiencing small leaks from the backwash discharge after backwashing for a couple of years, usually resolved by jiggling the handle. This year when I opened the pool I have...

Hi, long time reader first time poster. I have this exact problem with the same model filter. Mine has a Hayward Vari-Flo XL valve, which does indeed have a replaceable spider gasket. I’ve been experiencing small leaks for a couple of years, usually resolved by jiggling the handle. Water pouring...