Recent content by GonnaTryTFP

Filter is here.. exciting! I asked above if I can just cut the pipe after turning off pump, but I realize I can just do everything the conventional way. So instead of using pressure, like my pool guy, to blow the lid open. I can shut everything off properly, and simply poke and pry with a...

Hey Guys, once I get my filter and start the job... I don't want to go through the dangers and hassle of opening my Pentair/Purex lid. After turning off pump, and opening pump lid to release more pressure... can I just then saw right at the filter's outlet and let the water gush out? Any reason...

Technically, I have never done it. The pool guy did it. He said it's the only way with these older stainless steel ones. The alternative is poking and prying which can damage filter, or o-ring. I have him come out once or twice a year just to do that.

All right, so I pulled the trigger for the Aquastar. But I've been curious about something... is it bad, or a strain on the pump if it's running, but the spa is not spilling over? With my current filter, at lower speeds, the spa will not spill over... that's when I know it's time to clean it.

Just the way the filter is removed to be cleaned seems so convenient. I wonder if filter makers will copy in the future. The old school stainless steel I have with the barrel bolt requires turning on pump to use pressure to open it. 😂 I know newer filters, from tried and true brands like pentair...

Hey Guys, so the following list are from online shops that have the plf35000 anywhere between $875-$925 free shipping. Then there are online shops that are asking about $1100. I've never purchased any pool supply online. In the past, my pool guy got all the parts. Can you guys chime in if you've...

In general, do we need professional installation for pool filter warranties to be good?

Regarding #4 in the diagram, that triangular thing. Mine doesn't have that. Does that matter? Do you still think it's the same model?

Wow, thanks for the blow-up model information. By any chance would you happen to know the gasket diameter? #7 in the diagram. I can probably live with this filter for awhile longer with a new seal. But reason I'm interested in Aquastar is because it looks easy to maintain.

No, it's really cartridge. I don't know the model, but I've seen it cleaned plenty of times. Three cartridges inside.

My pentair is old. It's a cartridge, and the label on the filter is so faded, I don't know what model it is. 😂

About a year ago, I had my eye on this filter. But I said let me wait and see if there are more discussions as more people use it. But it seems any info about this filter and discussions are all old. Especially disappointing in YouTube that there hasn't been any new videos of people installing...

Hey guys, if you take good care of your pool. Meaning the filter is optimal, the chemicals are balanced.... then should you see yellow build-up if you miss brushing for just one day? I know this probably isn't exact science, and most likely everybody is YMMV. If I miss brushing for just one day...