As with the hundreds of others, my pool did not fare well in the deep Texas freeze. Specifically, my DE Filter cracked and my brand new RJ45+ shattered too.
I finally took it apart the filter today, and it APPEARS as though my internal manifold, grids, and upper part of the shell all look intact. What's the general idea on replacing only the base? It seems as though replacements are available.
Additionally, I don't know my exact model number - I inherited the filter when I bought the house and you can see the label is very worn. I got.a part number from the grid inside (Unicel FG-1004), so it appears to be a 48 sqFt filter. I think this is just the FNS and not the FNS plus? In which case, a replacement might not be available.
So - should I try to find a base replacement, or do I just suck it up and buy a new 48 sq ft filter? Already buying a new chlorinator....would like to minimize the expenses if possible. Also unknown if the manifold is actually ok or not...any ideas on how to check?
Thanks in adavance!
I finally took it apart the filter today, and it APPEARS as though my internal manifold, grids, and upper part of the shell all look intact. What's the general idea on replacing only the base? It seems as though replacements are available.
Additionally, I don't know my exact model number - I inherited the filter when I bought the house and you can see the label is very worn. I got.a part number from the grid inside (Unicel FG-1004), so it appears to be a 48 sqFt filter. I think this is just the FNS and not the FNS plus? In which case, a replacement might not be available.
So - should I try to find a base replacement, or do I just suck it up and buy a new 48 sq ft filter? Already buying a new chlorinator....would like to minimize the expenses if possible. Also unknown if the manifold is actually ok or not...any ideas on how to check?
Thanks in adavance!