how much does it costs to replace all of the pool filter area?

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Jun 4, 2020
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NYC
Pool Size
17500
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
I have a DE filter, separation tank, and a pump. One line coming into the pump and two lines going to returns. I want to get a cartridge filter, maybe a new variable speed pump, and a SWG. Its in an 10x10 are with lose bluestone, and I want that replaced with gravel. Maybe I want some small concrete pads for the equipment.

A few years ago, a pool company quoted me 30k and i quickly lost interest. I know more about the equipment now and I don't see how it would be that much. Can you guys give me a breakdown of what I should expect to pay? Maybe I can do some of the work myself, or hire more specialized people to do some of the stuff the pool company maybe overcharging me. I am in a high cost of living area, so I expect a lot of your price ranges will be on the low side, so I will adjust them for myself.

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ajw22 said:
Pentair Intelliflo3 pump $1830 -


Pentair CCP420 cartridge filter - $1479


Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 system - $1760


$5,069 equipment plus $2,000 - 3,000 installation.

Where are you in NYC?
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awesome, thank you!

@wireform /ajw22 I am in lower Westchester (I put in NYC because most people dont know where westchester is :).

I was going to look at this last year, but time flies, so here we are and maybe I can get to this project this year. I also want to have gravel added to my pool pad area, so that will add a little bit of cost. I also might do a new electrical panel if I have time, since that is something I am comfortable doing myself. But I am only familiar with indoor subpanels. Any special outdoor ones, I should look at? I am not really concerned about making it fancy as the analog one I got works pretty well. But maybe I am missing out on something.

One big question I have, is what plumbing things should I request? For instance, I believe I want a shutoff valve on both the suction and return lines, so I can isolate the system for cleaning and closing? And I don't believe multivalves are used anymore, so I probably need some threeway valves? For instance to be able to set the pump to waste versus filter? Or for recirculation? I assume I don't need backwashing for cartridge filters. I know the contractors will answer these questions if I ask them, but sometimes its easier to ask specific questions I know the answers too.
 
sktn77a said:
Currently all your plumbing is permanently glued into your equipment. Use unions on all equipment connections so that parts can be replaced easily.
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Thanks for that tip! I didn't know what you meant, but i looked it up and its when you can screw the pipes open and shut. Never knew that was an option, so I'm going to look at some equipment pad pictures to see what others have done.
 
Make sure to add an extra valve and waste line before the filter, so you can pump to waste if you ever have to lower the pool. I miss the option to be able to bypass the filter and just be on recirculate - but honestly, I have had no reason to ever need it (or even think that I need it), after 2+ years with the cartridge filter. Old habits die hard.

The filter recommended will only need cleaning once a year for your pool - a take it apart thing, so no need for backwashing at all (can't do it to a cartridge).

Yes, separate valves on each individual suction line, and return line, are great. Gives you option on controlling where the water comes from, and where it goes to.
 
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