Sanity check on multi-valve repairs

[evan567]

I've been having issues with water leaking out of waste hose. I saw online that it is usually an issue with the spider gasket so I ordered the part and went to repair. When I opened up the valve I noticed that the gasket was on the underside of the piece that is pulled off and not inside the valve like I was expecting. I then noticed that the underside of the piece reads SP0714 instead of the SP0715 that was on the top of the valve.

I'm suspecting that the previous owner may have stuck a SP0715 sticker onto the SP0714. I bought the SP0715D and the shape of it is inside as seen in the first picture. But there's no gasket there currently and there's no notches for it to be seated. In the second pic is what I'm assuming is the actual piece I'm supposed to be replacing.

I just wanted to double check I'm not confusing two different gaskets and both are necessary or something. Because not too sure why it's labeled wrong on the outside of the valve.

Edit: Also bonus question: It seems like Hayward doesn't sell the SP0714 spider gasket separately. It comes stamped into the piece. There's third parties selling the gasket separate. Should those be good enough or should I stick with genuine part?

 

[1poolman1]

I've been having issues with water leaking out of waste hose. I saw online that it is usually an issue with the spider gasket so I ordered the part and went to repair. When I opened up the valve I noticed that the gasket was on the underside of the piece that is pulled off and not inside the valve like I was expecting. I then noticed that the underside of the piece reads SP0714 instead of the SP0715 that was on the top of the valve.

I'm suspecting that the previous owner may have stuck a SP0715 sticker onto the SP0714. I bought the SP0715D and the shape of it is inside as seen in the first picture. But there's no gasket there currently and there's no notches for it to be seated. In the second pic is what I'm assuming is the actual piece I'm supposed to be replacing.

I just wanted to double check I'm not confusing two different gaskets and both are necessary or something. Because not too sure why it's labeled wrong on the outside of the valve.

Edit: Also bonus question: It seems like Hayward doesn't sell the SP0714 spider gasket separately. It comes stamped into the piece. There's third parties selling the gasket separate. Should those be good enough or should I stick with genuine part?

Aftermarket gaskets usually work well. It will need to be glued in. A little silicone sealant can work. Be sure all the old is removed.
When using the valve, be sure to only turn it one direction. If you go too far past a position, go around again. Seems to keep the gasket in place better that way.