Al, Thank You. Glad to be part of Pool Solutions. My first summer trying the 3 B’s and very happy with the results. I find the questions and answers very informative.

My filter is a Jacuzzi Laser 250L with a 7 way valve. Appears the gasket is fixed and only way is to replace the gasket is to buy the complete valve assembly which is expensive. Was thinking of some sort of gasket compound that would not break down because of pool chemicals? My problem is leaking thru the port discharge opening. Not all the time but when it does it’s very annoying. I removed the valve and lube the gasket. Works for awhile than starts to drip causing me to lose prime when filter is off. Sometimes when pump is running I left up on valve handle to remove air bubbles in the strainer basket. Would that have any effect on the valve? CyberG