It seems hard to find info on these old guys--found this old thread, with a link to a manual (God bless you, Jay @griffiths)
https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/72433-New-to-me-PF-50-Sand-Filter.
So I acquired a pool, and this puppy, in a real estate transaction last fall. Slowly trying to get the pool reopened. I wanted to deep clean the sand with a garden hose, per this article, as I'm sure that the previous owners hadn't touched it, but found it impossible to dislodge the top of the canister, and didn't want to press the issue. It feels like the O-ring is fused to the halves of the stainless steel, and I'm afraid to destroy it if I force it open. I'm ordering a new O-ring, just in case, and will defer the opening up ceremony until I have it in hand.
Just wondering if anyone else out there is still using this equipment, and if they have any tips or tricks to share.
https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/72433-New-to-me-PF-50-Sand-Filter.
So I acquired a pool, and this puppy, in a real estate transaction last fall. Slowly trying to get the pool reopened. I wanted to deep clean the sand with a garden hose, per this article, as I'm sure that the previous owners hadn't touched it, but found it impossible to dislodge the top of the canister, and didn't want to press the issue. It feels like the O-ring is fused to the halves of the stainless steel, and I'm afraid to destroy it if I force it open. I'm ordering a new O-ring, just in case, and will defer the opening up ceremony until I have it in hand.
Just wondering if anyone else out there is still using this equipment, and if they have any tips or tricks to share.