Asked on 08/12/2015 by Filter Core Grief
The filter core broke near the bottom of the core in the filter tank. How do I replace the filter core? The picture you have of the core shows a round piece near the bottom of the core. My core broke above the round piece. Does the round piece come out of the tank? If so, how do I get it out? My filter system is a Predator 150 sf. It was installed in 1997 and the core was replaced under warranty in 2000. Can you tell me the part # I need to order the core? Thank you!!
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Answered on 08/14/2015 by Product Specialist Lennox H.
Hi, According to the Pentair Clean and Clear Owners Manual the core by placing hands in lifting handles of the core and pull straight up. The Center Core, 150, 200 (59053800) will be the correct replacement for your unit.
Thanks... I'll give Pentair a call tomorrow and also will keeping trying to pull out...Thanks!
Looking at the pictures, it appears to me that it's a pressure fit. When you pull up on the old piece, does it move at all?
Maybe a call to Pentair is warranted???
Oh wait, I just found something on the Inyopools.com site....... Pentair Center Core, 150, 200 Predator (59053800) - INYOPools.com
While it appears they may be referring to the slots on the upper area of the new part - it seems that the entire element assembly is removed by pulling straight up and then the actual cartridge is removed from the assembly for cleaning. In your case, the "tube" is broken off. But the lower portion should be removable by pulling up on it - maybe the outer edge, a little at a time?
Besides that, I haven't a clue.
View attachment 48546 Here is a pic of the center core base that I am trying to remove.