My ten year old Hayward 6020 is backwashing DE powder into my pool. My home warranty company sent two different repair guys. They both diagnosed the problem as a cracked standpipe as well as some sort of twisting to the grids...perhaps someone trying to loosen or remove the grids without taking off the manifold. They recommend replacing the grids, manifold and standpipe for roughly $350. The home warranty company will not cover the repair.
I could get the Hayward repaired -OR- apply that $350 towards ia new filter system which is a recommendation of my pool cleaning company. Among my options:
---I can replace my current Hayward with a new Hayward for $1200 and get a three year warranty.
---I could go with a Pentair DE system (Quad?) which, I am told, is easier to clean and maintain for $1200-1500 (includes new value).
---I could also replace the Hayward with a cartridge system, which I am told is easier to clean and maintain but there is a concern because my pool is not covered and a lot of foilage falls into the pool, especially in spring and fall.
--I can just get the ten year old Hayward repaired
This is not my area of expertise. Total pool novice here. I would appreciate any thoughts or advice.
I could get the Hayward repaired -OR- apply that $350 towards ia new filter system which is a recommendation of my pool cleaning company. Among my options:
---I can replace my current Hayward with a new Hayward for $1200 and get a three year warranty.
---I could go with a Pentair DE system (Quad?) which, I am told, is easier to clean and maintain for $1200-1500 (includes new value).
---I could also replace the Hayward with a cartridge system, which I am told is easier to clean and maintain but there is a concern because my pool is not covered and a lot of foilage falls into the pool, especially in spring and fall.
--I can just get the ten year old Hayward repaired
This is not my area of expertise. Total pool novice here. I would appreciate any thoughts or advice.