Quote Originally Posted by Poconos
STS,
I've got to be misinterpreting something in your post. Are you saying the rep told you they remove the basket gasket and don't use it? I believe the Hayward AG pumps usually have a circular basket lid thus the comment about an O-ring. Others are square or rectangular. I can't believe there would be an adequate seal without a soft gasket of some sort. I can't believe Hayward can economically mold parts to an accuracy that would negate use of a sealing gasket/O-ring. Take a close look at your lid and see if something is there. If it's just a plastic to plastic (or some hard material) seal then I just don't understand.
Al
Hi Al,

Sorry I didn't see your reply at first. (wish there was some kind of notification about new posts on a posted topic.)

No, you didn't misread that. The o-ring on my Hayward Northstar pumps stay out upon installation.

I'm talking about the large REDDISH o-ring that's a pain to put on. He (the Hayward rep) told me that it's not necessary for the enduser, and I believe him, because there's a fixed black gasket on the pump window deck that forms an excellent seal while the pump is running. (Just TRY to take off the windowed cover while the pump is running if you don't believe it....lol)

We may be comparing apples to oranges though, because the only experience I have is with the Hayward northstar pumps.

hth,

STS