Cartridge Filters Not Fitting

LVChris

Well-known member
Jun 4, 2015
52
Las Vegas, NV
Pool Size
25000
Surface
Plaster
I purchased new cartridge filters for my Hayward Swimclear. These are supposed to be direct replacements for original. Everything measured out fine, but the cartridges would not seat on the base. I placed them in the sun and was able to get them on the base, but then the alignment “spider” at the top of the filters would not go on so I went to remove the cartridges and on of the base pieces broke. I’ll need to buy and install a new one and wonder if it’s a difficult job. It’s too late to return cartridges, any suggestions on getting them to fit properly? I thought about filing down the edges a bit to see if that will work. Any ideas? Thank you.
Chris
Hayward Swimclear C3020
Inground pool 15X30
 

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