SPX0715D Pool Valve Seat Gasket Replacement - For Hayward Multiport Valves 2-Inch Vari-Flo Model SP715 SP716 & Sand Filters

SPX0715D Pool Valve Seat Gasket

Key Features

• Creates a watertight seal within the multiport valve body.
• Prevents water from leaking to the waste or backwash port during normal operation.
• Direct replacement for the original manufacturer's gasket.
• Material: Durable rubber construction designed for pool chemical environments.
• Commonly referred to as a "spider" gasket.
• Approximate Dimensions: 6-5/16" outside diameter, 3/4" inside diameter.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• SPX0715D
• O-322
• 271148
• G-417
• SM2-HP3
• 51018600
• WC20-22
• PTK-322

Compatibility & Fitment

• Designed for 2-inch Hayward Vari-Flo multiport valves.
• Fits Hayward valve models SP0715 and SP0716.
• Compatible with select filter systems, including model S220T2.
• Fits valve model HCV20715.

When to Replace

• Water is visibly leaking from the backwash or waste port when the valve is in the "Filter" position.
• The existing gasket is cracked, warped, compressed, or visibly worn.
• Difficulty turning the valve handle due to a degraded seal.
• Loss of suction or pressure in the filtration system traced back to the multiport valve.

Installation Tips

• Turn off the pool pump and release all pressure from the system before disassembly.
• Remove the valve handle and lid to access the old gasket.
• Carefully pry out the old gasket. Note the orientation of the spokes.
• Thoroughly clean the channel where the gasket sits, removing all old adhesive and debris.
• Apply a suitable, waterproof adhesive to the channel to secure the new gasket.
• Press the new gasket firmly into the channel, ensuring it is seated flat and level.
• Reassemble the valve and allow the adhesive to fully cure before pressurizing the system.