Getting a jump on my pool opening, for a change, which in New England won't be for a month or two. Planning on replacing my ancient DE filter with a cartridge filter. I'm looking at Crystal Water 525 sqft Pool Cartridge Filter which should be plenty big. Does anyone have any experience with this brand? Reliable? Does it last?
My other question is: I can buy the filter, but I'm no handyman (especially when it comes to plumbing), so I will probably have my pool people install it. Is that considered bad form? Should I just hire a plumber? Also, being a non-plumber, what would I need to check to make sure the filter is compatible with the existing plumbing? The description says it works with 2 1/2", 2" or 1 1/2" plumbing, so I'm hoping I'm set.
Anything else I should be thinking about?
Thanks!
My other question is: I can buy the filter, but I'm no handyman (especially when it comes to plumbing), so I will probably have my pool people install it. Is that considered bad form? Should I just hire a plumber? Also, being a non-plumber, what would I need to check to make sure the filter is compatible with the existing plumbing? The description says it works with 2 1/2", 2" or 1 1/2" plumbing, so I'm hoping I'm set.
Anything else I should be thinking about?
Thanks!