I have a 48sqft Hayward Micro Clear DE filter that was installed in 1998 by Leslie's Pool Supplies. Model number is DE-LE-42054. Last year the pressure gauge/relief valve broke off and when I tried to drill out the broken piece, I stripped the threads on top of my filter head. I need to replace the top filter head, but can not find the correct model to do so. The model number on the part I'm looking to replace is DE-4800-BT. Leslie's recommended I use DEX4820BTC. I ordered this part, but it is not tall enough... the manifold and air relief assembly prevent it from going low enough to seat on the bottom housing. The exact replacement part is obsolete on every site I've checked.
Seeing as my filter is 27 years old... Is my best move to install a new filter entirely?
I'm not sure if there's a workaround I can use for the stripped threads on the pressure gauge/relief valve. Some photos are below. Thanks in advance for advice.
Seeing as my filter is 27 years old... Is my best move to install a new filter entirely?
I'm not sure if there's a workaround I can use for the stripped threads on the pressure gauge/relief valve. Some photos are below. Thanks in advance for advice.