Air getting in from somewhere

[Poconos]

Tom,
Yeah, open up the valve and check the condition of the gasket. Some call it a spider gasket others a wagon wheel. You'll see any damage immediately. Put the handle in a middle position to relieve spring tension then remove the 6 screws. Nothing will fly apart or fall out. Be sure to mark the position of the housing so you get the handle part back in the same place.
Al

[Cold Drink]

Tom,
Put the handle in a middle position to relieve spring tension then remove the 6 screws.
Al

Poconos, thanks, I'll try it this weekend. Stupid Question: By middle position, is that when the valve is at 12 o'clock? I have a hayward veri-flow 700 something series so 12 o'clock is the "filter" position on that.

- Tom

[JohnT]

Poconos, thanks, I'll try it this weekend. Stupid Question: By middle position, is that when the valve is at 12 o'clock? I have a hayward veri-flow 700 something series so 12 o'clock is the "filter" position on that.

- Tom

I believe he means between settings.