Which filter housing material do you pro's prefer? I'm looking at my filter lasting maybe another season or two and I'm wondering if a stainless steel filter tank woul be of any real benefit. I use a salt system for chlorination. The current filter is a Purex Triton FNS-Plus, 60 sq/ft. I have no complaints with how this filter has served me over the years. The one thing I really hate though is that filter dissasembly always makes me itch. The fiberglass of the filter housing is deteriorating and fibers are now exposed and always getting on me when I pull it apart. That also tells me the housing is slowly losing it's integrity. Would I see any longer life out of stainless? This one has been running for 14 years now.
Stainless Steel vs. Fiberglass Filter
- Thread starter aeopav
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We still use stainless filters because they come in the 72 sq ft size. I saw one 3 weeks ago that was 13 yrs old and it looked brand new. They typically are not a stock item though and cost a lot more.
You can also paint the filter you have to minimize the fibers getting into your skin.
You can also paint the filter you have to minimize the fibers getting into your skin.
Spray paint the fiberglass filter housing.
RUST OLEUM Universal Enamels Spray Paint
or
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=373
RUST OLEUM Universal Enamels Spray Paint
or
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=373
I've thought about the spray paint. It should also help cut down on the UV that is getting to the tank surface. Maybe help it last a little longer.
The other concern I have with the stainless is the fact I'm using a salt system for chlorination now. I know stainless is supposed to be quite resistant to corrosion, but depending on where the stainless is manufactured, I've seen some pretty poor excuses for stainless steel over the years.
The other concern I have with the stainless is the fact I'm using a salt system for chlorination now. I know stainless is supposed to be quite resistant to corrosion, but depending on where the stainless is manufactured, I've seen some pretty poor excuses for stainless steel over the years.
That's good to know. Thank you for the input. I would just hate to go to the extra expense of a stainless filter only to find out years down the road that I would have done just as good with fiberglass.
Here's evidence of corrosion for the stainless that PacFab uses:
That's my sand filter, a PacFab SuperFlow PF-50.
It has pin holes and rust in numerous locations. I use a CompuPool SWG.
Needless to say, I would not personally recommend stainless steel for SWG systems. Note that the filter was probably installed by the previous owner and is likely not connected to the bonding grid, if such a grid exists.
If you still wish to, or already have since this thread is not very new, keep in mind that you can buy a sacrificial anode much like home water heaters use in order to reduce corrosion on all metal parts.
As of this writing, the following link points to an example:
http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Equip...enerators/In-Line-Technode-Sacrificial-Anode/
That's my sand filter, a PacFab SuperFlow PF-50.
It has pin holes and rust in numerous locations. I use a CompuPool SWG.
Needless to say, I would not personally recommend stainless steel for SWG systems. Note that the filter was probably installed by the previous owner and is likely not connected to the bonding grid, if such a grid exists.
If you still wish to, or already have since this thread is not very new, keep in mind that you can buy a sacrificial anode much like home water heaters use in order to reduce corrosion on all metal parts.
As of this writing, the following link points to an example:
http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Equip...enerators/In-Line-Technode-Sacrificial-Anode/