New Filter recommendation

[BTERRY1]

Hi all. I am looking at another filter replacement. 4 years ago, I swapped in a new DE filter just because it was the easiest. No modification to plumbing etc. Now that this one has developed a crack in the base, i would like to hear from you on our recommendations of the best filter. Picture is of my current filter. For reference.

 

[1poolman1]

Hi all. I am looking at another filter replacement. 4 years ago, I swapped in a new DE filter just because it was the easiest. No modification to plumbing etc. Now that this one has developed a crack in the base, i would like to hear from you on our recommendations of the best filter. Picture is of my current filter. For reference.

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Pentair EC-160301, 420 sq. ft.
Hayward C4025, 425 sq. ft.
Waterway 570-0425-07, 425 sq. ft.
All will fit that area. Servicing a cartridge filter behind that mass of plumbing will be somewhat difficult. Large capacity filters will allow for less cleanings, especially if you lower the pump speed.
The area is too tight to install a sand filter.

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