Cartridge filter & pump shifted

[Northern cannonball]

Hi guys,
Probably a major newbie question . I messaged my Pool company about the shifted pump & filter and the say the vibration from the pump would have shifted my Cartridge filter closer to the wall. It has caused a slight problem as I cannot toggle my pool light switch since the cartridge filter is blocking it. PC said to simply pull it away from the wall, but it is in there tight and I'm concerned i will mess one of the connections up and spring a leak.

What is the best way to proceed? thanks

 

[1poolman1]

It appears that filter could have been installed much further away from the house (can't see the whole installation). If you move it, it will most likely just move back. Continuing to move it will likely cause some leaks eventually.

 

[JamesW]

An obvious mistake by the builder.

I would ask them to return and replumb to give you enough room to operate the switch with no problems.

The filter can be secured down to help keep it from shifting.

Some local codes require that the filter be secured.

 

[duraleigh]

I would ask the builder to move the filter just far enough for you to get to the switch and then anchor it. Can't tell for sure but looks like you might need less than an inch of movement.

 

[Northern cannonball]

thanks for the replies, I just messaged them again. Good point, even if I move it myself its going to move back there.

 

[JamesW]

It looks like removing the filter clamp will also be an issue.

I would ask them to move the filter at least 6" forward.

Have you cleaned the cartridge yet?

 

[Northern cannonball]

It looks like removing the filter clamp will also be an issue.

I would ask them to move the filter at least 6" forward.

Have you cleaned the cartridge yet?

The PC cleaned it last year when they closed the pool and I reinstalled it 2 weeks ago when I opened the pool. That is when I noticed the filter is up against the wall.

 

[Northern cannonball]

FOrgot to update this thread. PC came out and moved the cartridge filter forward this spring and the electrical contractor came back and swapped out the pool light switch to a much better one. Simply flips on and off and not that awful slider above.