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Anyone ever dealt with a stuck cartridge in the Sta-Rite System 3? The large one just won’t come out! Suggestion?

Hello! I wonder if anyone can help. I am about to replace filter sand with filter balls as approved by the filter manufacturer. I am assuming that the need for this, which hasn't been done for at least five years, has contributed to low filter pressure which seems to affect the vacuum system -...

Hi, everyone. Over the past couple seasons my diverter valve handles have snapped off. Is this an easy replacement? I’m pretty handy. Just not sure if I can do this without cutting any pipe? Thanks!

Last weekend, I cleaned the cartridge as I regularly do, put the lid and the lock ring back and everything seemed ok. This model has no gasket or clamps and the lock ring clicks in place without any problems. The next day, I noticed there was leakage through the lid, what never happened before...

Hi Everyone. I have been doing some research on my pressure of my filter as well as the flow rate. My plan is to find a way to monitor the following 3 things Pressure of the filter (at the MPV) "Fullness/Dirtiness" of the Weir basket "Fullness/Dirtiness" of the pump internal basket What I...

I need to a replace an old Pentair FNS 60 DE filter after a hole burst in the lid. My MPV also needs replaced as it has been suffering slow leaks for years even after rebuilding with new O-rings. I’m curious about changing to cartridge filter. I’m not opposed to staying with DE (no...

I'm trying to improve the efficiency of my recirculation system by reducing the losses of the plumbing. Specifically, I'm looking at ways to eliminate traditional cartridge/sand filters since they seem to be one of the most restrictive elements in the system. The CircuPool TJ-16 "Typhoon"...

Hi. I've moved into a new home and are getting a pretty good understanding of how things work. I have a pool company that does weekly cleaning and also can help repair any issues. I'm pretty handy but I wanted to run a plumbing size issue with you guys. From my pic, a 2.5" PVC pipe was used...

Should I be concerned about the end caps eroding? Filters were used for 2 seasons, pool was crystal clear all summer.

Im Replacing an S8M150 with a Quad 60 , can anyone tell me if it will be suffcent , pool is approximately 25k gallons. Thanks

I have a 24k gallon in ground vinyl pool. Looking for recommendations for a pump and filter. I currently have a Hayward sand filter and pump and am tired of replacing parts and repairing. I want something reliable and efficient. Thank you!!

D.E is only coating the top 2/3 of my hayward filter… the bottom 3rd is clear.. I noticed the debris and dead algae keep returning to my pool over and over agian even as I repeatedly change D.E … I can not figure out the problem it’s been a month now since I opened my pool .. repeatedly vac to...

Here we go. Hello please help me, I am looking for any recommendations on my Re-pipe and filter upgrade. I've never done this but I'm really mechanically inclined, I work on all my own stuff, have lots of tools and eager to learn. Been doing hours of research. Background Info: Skip if you want...

I just bought a home that has a Pool Frog System and the o-ring on the blue control dial has completely deteriorated and the blue control dial snapped as I tried to pull it out to inspect it. Now I have water that floods out every time I turn on the system to filter. Please see the pictures and...

Is it possible to patch a leak on my above-ground sand filter housing? Leak is at the seam of the outside wall of the sand filter where it tapers up and meets the valve. Thanks!

I just had the bottom elbow assembly fail for me on my really old Hayward S244S sand filter. I was able to find the parts online that I *think* will fix it, but it'll be in the neighborhood of $250 by the time I get the replacement parts + replace the laterals while I have the sand out (plus the...

few years ago, we build 1000 gallon Fitmax above ground ipool using the 19 inch sand filter from Amazon, seller XtremePowerUSA and 2HP pump. Last year, the filter switch valve intake connection cracked and broke. Order 7-Way Valve Switch direct from XtremePowerUSA directly, got the incorcct part...

I’m trying to decide if this sand or dirt that collects in the corners is coming from my sand filter. I have had a robot since I bought the house and have never pole vacuumed. I don’t think I have the stuff to do it. The pool always is spotless after the robot does its thing but is it...

My pool size is about 25,000 gals. I have a Pentair Filter housing CCP320. I USED to have a CCP420, but it cracked and the pool servicer replaced it with the 320. it seems my water was better wit the 420, so can I get a new lid that taller and the filter rack for 420 sized filters ? Would that...

Hi. I've had a 24' above-ground pool now for a few years, and I'll never forget the day that I found TFP and the vast knowledge here, as that was when my completely-not-knowing-the-first-thing-about-pool-care rear got straightened out and haven't had problems since. So, hats off to this...

Since we bought our house 4 years ago, the Hayward sand filter had this really hard off white cement-like substance where the connection is. Just a week after opening the pool this year, a small leak sprung out. I’m guessing that when the previous owners had this patched with said substance...

Hey all, new to the forum here 👋 I recently bought a house with a pool and have been doing all maintenance myself, following the TFP method. It’s all going great! The only thing I can’t quite figure out, is how to backwash my sand filter. I’ve searched the forum and watched a bunch of videos...

In the fall of 2021 we bought a pool and a house came with it. It’s approximately 29,000 gallons. It’s about 16 wide and 34 long. The exposed plumbing is 2 inch and drops to 1.5 inch to the pool. The current setup is a 1.5 HP Pentair Superflo High Performance Pump, a Raypak RP 2100 gas heater...

My Pentair Quad DE 60 Pool Filter keeps clogging up. We've had to travel numerous times and always come back to a green pool. This spring has been bad. I've backwashed very frequently and pushed the Hayward Salt Water Generator (AquaRite 900) up to super chlorinate, but still ends up green...

Hi! Amateur pool owner here that spends lots of time learning from the pros at this site but I’m stumped! Last year, I replaced the sand filter and motor for our abover ground pool. We had a great season with no issues. I followed all the instructions for the winter closing. Upon opening the...

I have been reading on TFP that many of the pools on here have larger filters than are often provided by the pool builders here in Florida. I currently have a Jandy CS200 cartridge filter (200sqft). I have contemplated upgrading to a Jandy CV Filter CV460 Cartridge Filter: Jandy Pro Series CV...

After researching this topic a ton, I'm stuck with deciding which would be the correct way to go. I have an 18' best way above ground pool with the standard 1500 gph cartridge filter. I've narrowed down to doing either a larger Intex 2500 GPH filter pump for about $150 or going with an Intex 16"...

OK I am struggling on finding where air is entering my system. A little background is I had to replace the the shaft seal on my Pentair Intelliflo VS. I followed it to the T, but now I am getting air in the system with no signs of water leaking. With no signs of water leaking makes me think...

I was in process of cleaning the filter tank assembly and decided to get to a side problem of the filter having a small leak while the pump/filter is running. Got to removing the manifold and center rod to attempt to get to lower o'ring since the o'rings do eventually get old. Anyone have any...

Hey TFP, glad to find such a knowledgeable community. Been researching for the past week and had a few quotes built to replace my filter, plumbing and pump. Not to keen on the prices I am a big diyer so planning on doing this myself. You can see what equipment I have in my signature and a...