Tl;Dr wondering what issues to look for when checking internals of my sand filter? How long of a service life does a sand filter housing usually get before needing replacement?
Pentair triton 2 side mount Sand filter is running 35 psi (normal more like 20) on filter mode with low pressure from jets and clogs up the in line filter on my pool cleaner hose within hours. On recirculate I have high pressure at jets with good pressure to cleaner hose as well. Seems like a slam dunk diagnosis of filter problem.
I'm wondering what I can do to prevent this filter issue since I've constantly been managing high pressure problems. I'm now suspecting many problems were related to filter leaking/cracked somehow.
I opened up the filter maybe a year ago and replaced the sand without adding water first, probably cracking the manifold. So I'll replace that. I also wonder about the plumbing inside and what to look for?
Pentair triton 2 side mount Sand filter is running 35 psi (normal more like 20) on filter mode with low pressure from jets and clogs up the in line filter on my pool cleaner hose within hours. On recirculate I have high pressure at jets with good pressure to cleaner hose as well. Seems like a slam dunk diagnosis of filter problem.
I'm wondering what I can do to prevent this filter issue since I've constantly been managing high pressure problems. I'm now suspecting many problems were related to filter leaking/cracked somehow.
I opened up the filter maybe a year ago and replaced the sand without adding water first, probably cracking the manifold. So I'll replace that. I also wonder about the plumbing inside and what to look for?
