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    Cartridge filter cracks

    I think I have found out the source of the problem. The bottom part of the center core is broken off. I thought that it was supposed to come off with the cartridge, but as I was going though the manual online I found out that the core is broken. I'll try using marine weld to put it back...
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    Cartridge filter cracks

    Thanks. Yes, it does seem like the center core has not been positioned correctly. It has been like that since I bought the house. Do you think that the wrong position of the core could be the reason for the cracks? I've never owned a swimming pool before, so this is all new to me.
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    Cartridge filter cracks

    I took a picture of the inside of the filter tank/canister after removing the cartridge, so you would have an idea of how it looks like inside. Both of the cartridges that I used in the past 2 months, were placed correctly over the black cylinder with the top being at the top an bottom at...
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    Cartridge filter cracks

    Thank you for your replies. Well, I have just found out that the filter cartridge that I got ( and the one that the previous home owner used ) are for 200SF/GPM and the filter tank is for 150SF/GPM. Is that too big of difference? The filter seems to fit snug.
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    Cartridge filter cracks

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and would like an opinion from some of you experienced pool maintenance guys. At the end of last year I bought a house that came with an above ground pool. When I opened and started using it in May, I put into the filter tank a filter cartridge that the previous...