Closing pool for season - filter clamp damage?

[daxley]

hello all!

This is my 3rd year owning this pool and I was closing today and ran into an issue.

The clamp was on too tight, was able to get the brass nut off however the clamp itself did not come off and it wont loosen with the brass nut completely off.

I had to use a rubber hammer and some lubricant and managed to loosen the clamp enough to slide it up and off my filter.

However my clamp now looks like this...anyone run into this before? Am i looking at buying a new clamp since this wont release?

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

Yes, replace it. Best to have a reliable new clamp on a pressure vessel. Also inspect the 2 filter halves for any damage.

I once bent the bolt on mine, resulting in a situation similar to yours. I don't close, so I needed a new clamp fast. I ran down to my local Leslie's. Turned out they don't stock the clamps, but the manager was kind enough to remove one from a floor display filter and sell it to me.

 

[daxley]

Thank you for the advice, had a feeling a replacement was my only option but was looking for any input.

Replacement is on the way!