This has 6 screws holding on a cover just below the handle you turn for
backwash, etc...
What are the chances there are user replaceable parts in there?
Sounds like it might be worth taking apart for a look?
Maybe a clean and reassemble will do it?


I'll bring it to the local shop and ask.


steve



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"Steve" wrote in message
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I was a little late taking this valve in last fall. I may have been out in
freezing temps a couple of nights.
Just hooked everything up and water is dribbling out the backwash
hose....

could this be taken apart and repaired?
I'm going to search for any kind of " repair kit " or could I just cap
off the backwash line until I need to use it?

I see a replacement online for $109 as a last resort..

TIA


steve

Are those the ones with the spider gasket? If so it sounds like it maybe
leaking. The one on mine is easy to replace but I'm not sure about yours.
On mine I take the screws off just below the handle to expose the gasket.
You might want to ask your pool material supplier.

Mine was backwashing into my hot tub. But the gasket slipped back into
place on it's own. You might be able to get away with lubing and reseating
the gasket but not knowing your valve I'm not sure.