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I just upgraded my system and am unfamiliar with some of these parts. Does this gasket need to be replaced?
 

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does it work? you say you just upgraded, is it new? It looks like edpm rubber and despite the slight scuffing of the surface from what I assume is use it shouldnt cause issues unless there are slices and such that could harbor bacteria.
 
Thanks. I purchased slightly used. I haven't reassembled and leak checked yet. 5 hours in PBW didn't clean it up. I'm more concerned with sanitation than whether it's liquid tight.
 
It appears from the pic that there is some degradation of the gasket. I believe I see pits and cracks. I would replace it if it were mine as they can be found for less than $15.
 
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