Nature2 filter leaking

[jc1of2]

Looks like my nature2 filter is leaking from the oring and I'd like to change it. However, it looks like there is no way to unscrew it. I think all of the pvc pieces are glued in place without any type of way to remove them. If I'm correct I was thinking about cutting the long in/out pieces along the back and pulling the entire thing out. Would it be okay to add a threaded pvc union on the in/out lines so I can remove it easier next time?

 

[ajw22]

Cut it out and connect the pipes with a short run of PVC.

You don’t need the mineral sanitizer and it adds minerals to your pool which will eventually lead to metal staining.

 

[jc1of2]

The system was put in by the previous owner along with a uv sterilizer. It’s over 10 years old and I don’t see any stains. I thought if they are already there might as well use them. Would it be better to chuck them both and move to a swg? I would make the investment if it would lower my maintenance.

 

[mknauss]

Have you been replacing the mineral cartridge and UV bulb every few months?

 

[jc1of2]

Have you been replacing the mineral cartridge and UV bulb every few months?

Mineral once a year. I misspoke it’s not uv its ozone and I can’t tell if it even working. How w do you test for ozone?

 

[mknauss]

You can’t.
It adds air. Are there bubbles coming from the returns?

 

[jc1of2]

You can’t.
It adds air. Are there bubbles coming from the returns?

Yes. But that’s just could be regular air going into the aerator.