Dear all,
I am new to this forum, I am really impressed to see how many people here share the passion for pools and share their knowledge to help each other. I have a Hayward filter system. The label says MD C12002. Today the pool maintenance lady tried to unscrew the knob to change the filter, and she said the cover came out together with the rod. I attach the pictures. The maintenance boss called me and said repair is about $700, so they suggest to just but it new (not sure if the same or a new model, he didn't say) for $750. Maybe that is a fair price for a new system with installation, but $700 seems to me too much for repair. I write here to make sure it is not an easy DIY fix. The other end of the rod seems to be in great shape (see pic), but neither I or maintenance lady were able to screw it back in, so for now pump is turned off until I take a decision. What do you suggest me to try? Should I try as hard and possible to unscrew it, maybe using a wrench to hold the rod and prevent it from rotating? I tried manually, no way it comes out. I appreciate any help. Also, maintenance said that when the rod is stuck inside the knob it means it is rusty, and everything needs to be replaced. If that is the case, I see online that with about $130 I can get both the rod (CX1100Z2) and the knob (CX900G), so could I just replace those?
Thank you
Best
Alberto
I am new to this forum, I am really impressed to see how many people here share the passion for pools and share their knowledge to help each other. I have a Hayward filter system. The label says MD C12002. Today the pool maintenance lady tried to unscrew the knob to change the filter, and she said the cover came out together with the rod. I attach the pictures. The maintenance boss called me and said repair is about $700, so they suggest to just but it new (not sure if the same or a new model, he didn't say) for $750. Maybe that is a fair price for a new system with installation, but $700 seems to me too much for repair. I write here to make sure it is not an easy DIY fix. The other end of the rod seems to be in great shape (see pic), but neither I or maintenance lady were able to screw it back in, so for now pump is turned off until I take a decision. What do you suggest me to try? Should I try as hard and possible to unscrew it, maybe using a wrench to hold the rod and prevent it from rotating? I tried manually, no way it comes out. I appreciate any help. Also, maintenance said that when the rod is stuck inside the knob it means it is rusty, and everything needs to be replaced. If that is the case, I see online that with about $130 I can get both the rod (CX1100Z2) and the knob (CX900G), so could I just replace those?
Thank you
Best
Alberto