So hopefully a quick question for someone who has gone through this.
History
1. Purchased a house with a pool 4 months ago, no idea how old the filter is, but it is a Waterco S600. It doesn't leak (that I can see around the actual filter) and filters well, although I will likely replace sand with glass over the winter.
2. Recently the MPV handle snapped, but in a way that I cannot simply replace the handle.
Options
1. I can purchase a MPV top assembly for $105, this is everything down to the spider gasket, but not including the spider Gasket.
2. Given I am reading that a lot of people need to replace the spider gasket, I thought it might be beneficial to do this also, but this will cost an additional $55 (Total $160)
3. For $180, I can then get a complete new MPV, but this does not come with an O-ring (it's the screw on type). (Total cost of new MPV $180)
4. If I add the o-ring ($30) the job is now $210 for a total MPV replacement.
So, is it a $105 job or is it a $210 job.
In your experience, would I be better served to simply commit to the full job now, or should I simply stick with the top assembly, or anything in between.
Note, I haven't actually taken the top assembly apart to look at the conditions of the spider gasket as I don't really know what to look for. I can do this if this will help someone provide me direction.
As always, thanks for helping a newbie pool owner out.
History
1. Purchased a house with a pool 4 months ago, no idea how old the filter is, but it is a Waterco S600. It doesn't leak (that I can see around the actual filter) and filters well, although I will likely replace sand with glass over the winter.
2. Recently the MPV handle snapped, but in a way that I cannot simply replace the handle.
Options
1. I can purchase a MPV top assembly for $105, this is everything down to the spider gasket, but not including the spider Gasket.
2. Given I am reading that a lot of people need to replace the spider gasket, I thought it might be beneficial to do this also, but this will cost an additional $55 (Total $160)
3. For $180, I can then get a complete new MPV, but this does not come with an O-ring (it's the screw on type). (Total cost of new MPV $180)
4. If I add the o-ring ($30) the job is now $210 for a total MPV replacement.
So, is it a $105 job or is it a $210 job.
In your experience, would I be better served to simply commit to the full job now, or should I simply stick with the top assembly, or anything in between.
Note, I haven't actually taken the top assembly apart to look at the conditions of the spider gasket as I don't really know what to look for. I can do this if this will help someone provide me direction.
As always, thanks for helping a newbie pool owner out.
