We are working on opening our above ground pool, we have a Hayward pump. Last year we were noticing sand in the pool repeatedly, so this year prior to opening we decided to take all sand out of the filter and check the laterals. We did that, all look fine, and put all back in, sand included. I then unscrewed the multi port top to check spider gasket, which appeared ok too. I screwed it back on, and we then proceeded to fill pool, hook everything up. Today I noticed large amounts of water coming from the top of the filter at the junction, and also water leaking into waste. No matter which position the lever in, the same. I noticed a couple screws not in all the way, so I tightened. It still seems to be leaking, though I plugged the return in the pool to slow it down. What could be going on here? I made sure the lis went on same way it came off, but did I need to lube or reseal something?? Thanks for any help! It’s ALWAYs Something. Ugh
Water leaking into waste
- Thread starter Jamie A 14
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,908
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Often times those spider gaskets need lube. It may have gotten pinched when you tried to reassemble it. I would go back and inspect the gasket very carefully, then ensure it has some pool lube on it. You may have a spring under that handle and/or some other o-rings & washers. Look those over as well and lube any rubber rings. Finally, tighten the screws in a star pattern (criss-cross) much like putting a tire back on the car so that the lid goes down evenly. See if that helps.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,908
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Hummmm, I lost you on that question.
What did you need clarification on?Lol, the lube. What kind do I use? Does it gave to be “pool lube” or will some other general purpose type work?Hummmm, I lost you on that question.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,908
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Must bee a pool lube - generally silicone based. Definately do not use petroleum jelly. It will tear-up rubber.
IIRC, Magic Lube is teflon based and Magic II is silicon based. I prefer the 2nd.
Locally, probably at any pool store. Or 1000s of places online
Locally, probably at any pool store. Or 1000s of places online
Update on this thread....pool already has me worn out this season?. We have been in SLAM for about 10-11 days now and think we’re nearly done (trying to eliminate pesky dark debris on bottom of pool). We were having issues right at opening with water leaking to waste when on “filtration “. We inspected and lubed the spider gasket, things seemed ok. The last few days, noticed more consistently water (lots) accumulated in backwash hose. Last night I noticed the handle on MPV difficult to move and water leaking out the waste port while moving between positions. Does this mean the SG needs replacement, or the spring? It’s just irritating, we hadn’t had this issue at all before I took the top off the MPV to check the SG (I did so bc we thought it was sand in the pool which we now believe to be algae all along.). Any suggestions?