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, showing off, reviewing this filter. The only videos are still just from the popular SPL guy. I know a user BLUESILV around here installed it and liked it. Another year has passed, those who own this... Do you still recommend it?
Aquastar PLF35000 owners, please chime in...
- Thread starter GonnaTryTFP
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,671
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It is a 250 sq ft filter for your 13,000 gallon pool. We recommend getting a larger filter, 350 - 450 sq ft, that you will clean less often but it will do.
What model and size filter would this replace?
www.aquastarpoolproducts.com
@1poolman1 @98Poolmaster @Poolbreh @bradgray you have any hands on experience with the Aquastar filters?
What model and size filter would this replace?
Filters | aquastarpoolproducts
www.aquastarpoolproducts.com
@1poolman1 @98Poolmaster @Poolbreh @bradgray you have any hands on experience with the Aquastar filters?
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. 
98Poolmaster
In The Industry
I haven’t used or installed them but I do trust Aquastar productsIt is a 250 sq ft filter for your 13,000 gallon pool. We recommend getting a larger filter, 350 - 450 sq ft, that you will clean less often but it will do.
What model and size filter would this replace?
Filters | aquastarpoolproducts
@1poolman1 @98Poolmaster @Poolbreh @bradgray you have any hands on experience with the Aquastar filters?
I trust Pool Nation I actually know Edgar and trust those guys alot
John and Zach the other two guys are very experienced pool pros and all three have or have had successful businesses and a lot of great experience in the pool industry.
No, it's really cartridge. I don't know the model, but I've seen it cleaned plenty of times. Three cartridges inside.
98Poolmaster
In The Industry
Okay yes Purex made a cartridge filter you did say Pentair
Not a lot of stainless steel cartridge filters in that area in Diamond Bar
My mistake sorry about that
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.
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?
98Poolmaster
In The Industry
There are a few discontinued parts on that filter these are the part numbers you asked about.
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Great "little" filter. A little smaller than usually recommended, but there have been zero issues with the ones I have installed, mostly near downtown Sacramento where the older equipment pads just didn't have room for a 300+ sq. ft. filter. The 3" difference in diameter makes a difference when servicing in a tight area. Aquastar makes a good product.
In general, do we need professional installation for pool filter warranties to be good?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,671
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
98Poolmaster
In The Industry
If you can afford to have it professionally installed I would recommend.
They may notice an issue that you don’t see that may help or avoid a potential problem.
Like @ajw22 replied a lot of information is buried in the fine print.
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 heard of any of these stores and whether or not they're reputable? Thank you!
poolsupplyunlimted.com
yourpoolHQ.com
yourpoolshop.com (advertises no sales tax.)
vitafilters.com
discountpoolmart.com
poolsupply4less.com
tspoolsupply.com
tcpoolequipment.com
polytecpools.com
unbeatable sale via Walmart
poolsupplyunlimted.com
yourpoolHQ.com
yourpoolshop.com (advertises no sales tax.)
vitafilters.com
discountpoolmart.com
poolsupply4less.com
tspoolsupply.com
tcpoolequipment.com
polytecpools.com
unbeatable sale via Walmart
Pool Supply Unlimited - yes, have used them when a supplier didn't have/couldn't get a part.
Pool Supply 4 Less - yes, same as above.
Have had customers who purchased through WalMart with no issues.
Pool Supply 4 Less - yes, same as above.
Have had customers who purchased through WalMart with no issues.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,671
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Polytec pools is very good. Me and others here have bought from them and had no problems. They are good people in NV who answer their phone.
Tcpoolequipment also good
Tcpoolequipment also good
The PLF35000 is 250 square feet, but they say that it is equivalent to a 500 square foot filter from a different manufacturer.
I do not see why their filter would be equivalent to a filter that has twice the surface area.
It looks like a good filter overall.
For a 250 sqft filter the recommended commercial rate is 93.75 gpm, which is 0.375 gpm/sqft.
I do not see why their filter would be equivalent to a filter that has twice the surface area.
It looks like a good filter overall.
For a 250 sqft filter the recommended commercial rate is 93.75 gpm, which is 0.375 gpm/sqft.
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 and Hayward, are easier and do not require turning on pump, but still, this aquastar style is so enticing.
I know newer filters, from tried and true brands like pentair and Hayward, are easier and do not require turning on pump, but still, this aquastar style is so enticing.