Replacing DE filter parts on nearly 10 yr old filter

[JramZ]

Hello all great and knowledgeable pool folks. Long time member of TFP and reader of many topics, I just don't usually have much to say. However, today, I have a nearly 10 yr old Hayward Pro Grid DE filter that just started to pass DE into the pool. I have no doubt that it's time to replace some, if not all of the grids, due to their advanced age. My question is, since I haven't opened it up yet, are there any other parts I should also be replacing due to age at this point? Of course, when I open it up and happen to see a broken top manifold, I'll know at that point I have to replace that as well. But, if it or the filter locator on the bottom aren't broken, is it ok to keep them until they do break? Also, one last question, since I'm full of them today, where is the best source for new pool equipment/supplies like this? I appreciate any and all feedback.

r/,
Jeff

 

[PoolStored]

Open it up and inspect before you order. Not likely to do more damage. You may find it is the grids, or you may find some other damage. Perfectly fine to reuse any parts that are not broken.

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[JramZ]

Open it up and inspect before you order. Not likely to do more damage. You may find it is the grids, or you may find some other damage. Perfectly fine to reuse any parts that are not broken.

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Thank you! It looks like INYO might be my best option since they are literally just across town from me. So, shipping should be pretty fast and their price seems very reasonable. Thanks again!

 

[wireform]

Check out the manifold as many crack from the pressure.

 

[1poolman1]

Hello all great and knowledgeable pool folks. Long time member of TFP and reader of many topics, I just don't usually have much to say. However, today, I have a nearly 10 yr old Hayward Pro Grid DE filter that just started to pass DE into the pool. I have no doubt that it's time to replace some, if not all of the grids, due to their advanced age. My question is, since I haven't opened it up yet, are there any other parts I should also be replacing due to age at this point? Of course, when I open it up and happen to see a broken top manifold, I'll know at that point I have to replace that as well. But, if it or the filter locator on the bottom aren't broken, is it ok to keep them until they do break? Also, one last question, since I'm full of them today, where is the best source for new pool equipment/supplies like this? I appreciate any and all feedback.

r/,
Jeff

Be sure your air-relief screen is intact.

 

[JramZ]

Thanks everyone! Well, the good news is, I found the problem. After inspecting all components, only the filter grids were breaking down. I didn't have any holes in the filter material, it was just the plastic tops that go into the top manifold were broken off or falling apart. The manifold was fine. I was surprised that it was only the plastic and not tears or rips in the grid fabric/material. But, it is what it is. Air-relief screen is good to go as well. Ordered new filter grids!

 

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