Recent content by jondon

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    Haward top vs side valve sand filter

    Thanks for the information. The pool was installed by the PO of my house in 1986 and the filter is one of the remaining original components so I will not be making a warranty claim. I don't even think the sand had ever been replaced in it and the filter was working fine. You can't expect much...
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    Haward top vs side valve sand filter

    Hi, This fall my Hayward S244S (side valve) sand filter actually split open from top to bottom just after I turned on the pump and air was clearing the return system. Not sure if anyone has hear of that before? It's good I was close by at the time. Anyway, I need to replace it and notice...