The pump is dead. I'll need to get a replacement hp (which I will keep at 3hp as per your suggestion). If you have a brand recommendation other than what I have in my signature I'll all ears.
It appears you have an EcoStar. I believe the TriStar is direct replacement. Check with Hayward or a supplier.
It's T-15 cell. I just updated my signature with that info.l
@cflannagan, we have slightly different model filters, but close enough. You can see mine in my Pool Build link in my signature. Below are a couple links from when I did maintenance on mine. Maybe it will give you some tips for whatever is going on with yours. Just to compare notes ........ our pools are about the same size. I generally have to rinse my (single) cartridge off about every 3 weeks. I have been using the same cartridge filter for about 7 years now. It's a little discolored from years of service, and a couple of the glue points on the bands are loose, but it works fine. I keep my chemistry good and a skimmer sock in the skimmer to catch a majority of stuff that hits the water and I'm generally good. Hope that helps.
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Yup! I actually referenced to one of those links in the 3rd post in this thread Is downsizing from 3hp variable to 1.85hp variable a valid suggestion if we want to try to solve the air bubble issue?@cflannagan, we have slightly different model filters, but close enough. You can see mine in my Pool Build link in my signature. Below are a couple links from when I did maintenance on mine. Maybe it will give you some tips for whatever is going on with yours. Just to compare notes ........ our pools are about the same size. I generally have to rinse my (single) cartridge off about every 3 weeks. I have been using the same cartridge filter for about 7 years now. It's a little discolored from years of service, and a couple of the glue points on the bands are loose, but it works fine. I keep my chemistry good and a skimmer sock in the skimmer to catch a majority of stuff that hits the water and I'm generally good. Hope that helps.
Hayward Cartridge Filter Locking Knob Repair
(UPDATED 11 Mar 2021) The following was used on my Hayward C1200, but may also apply to other Hayward-series cartridge filters that utilize the locking knob on top. These procedures should help those who find that their locking knob on top doesn't seem to fully disengage from the threaded rod...
Hayward C1200 Stripped Locking Knob/Rod Fix
Moved from here. filter has one year warranty. seen similar models where the tightening rod loosen from the bottom debris sump (usually from overtightening and/or lack of top lid O ring lubrication?) rod is probably intact so either the bottom or top female threads may be messed up. if...
If you're not getting one of the big 3, look at calimar. It's 40% the cost of the B&D and the important parts look to be identical.
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Yes, the rubber o-ring between the filter halves should be lubricated with Magic Lube II or similar silicone lube.
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Swweeeet! Thanks for that link! Added into my notes!If you're not getting one of the big 3, look at calimar. It's 40% the cost of the B&D and the important parts look to be identical.
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It only has to last a third as long as the big 3 pumps to break even and it will likely last as long as them.
That or the knob itself is not allow it to seat fully onto the rod. I had that problem. I finally resolved it by removing the knob completely, cleaning it up, and adding some pool lube to everything, including the rod threads.
Pretty old, possibly original o-ring. I'll take a better look at oring and the roundness now and see if this issue is plausible. Noted that you said this is likely not the issue - just want to make sure we can rule this one out. BRBYes, the rubber o-ring between the filter halves should be lubricated with Magic Lube II or similar silicone lube.
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How old is the o-ring? It may have reached end of life.
In any case, I would open the filter and clean both sides of the track where the o-ring sits. Get any debris out and wipe the tracks clean. Check the o-ring itself. If it's not perfectly smooth and round, replace it.
I wouldn't think it terribly likely this is the reason your filter won't close (but if it is, the fix is easy). Perhaps one half of the filter body is not perfectly round any more?
What type of automation? My current setup (before pump went out): it begins at a time (10am or so if I recall) and turns off later in the day. Was that what you meant by automation?
Ahh no, nothing like that, outside built-in automation that our current pump offers (starts pumping at specific time). No automation for turning valves, heating up, etc.
