Waterway Multiport Valve for DE Filter - Is it Normal or Damaged?

[Lei Mend]

Hi, new member here. We are preparing to install a new filter & multi-port valve. Can anyone please help verify if this is normal or a defect on the multiport valve?

There are 3 tiny gaps on the connection between the valve and the pvc elbow fitting.



Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

If those are breaks that will leak water and not primer or glue from the PVC joints then it is defective. I can't tell from the picture what exactly it is.

 

[Lei Mend]

thank you for your response. it looks like the primer glue on the pvc joints

 

[Lei Mend]

Welcome to TFP.

If those are breaks that will leak water and not primer or glue from the PVC joints then it is defective. I can't tell from the picture what exactly it is.

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[Lei Mend]

Update: I sent the photo to the seller. Since it looks like a factory defect, they are sending me a replacement and also a return label to send back the defective valve.