I am completely re-plumbing our pool equipment and in surveying the Hayward C?020 filter (Could be one of 4 models; irrelevant) I noticed a cracked inlet elbow (among other issues).
Come to find that, the part (CX3000F1) is discontinued and replaced by another discontinued part (CX3000F1B). I didn't realize that discontinued meant that every store across the globe races to throw out these parts, but if they don't that's what it feels like at least. I am not coming up with much of anything.
Bought one from inyopools for $98 and they proceeded to send me a CX3030F claiming it replaces CX3000F1B (hint: it doesn't). I am now dealing with a return. They also conveniently marked that item OOS after my order...
I have now bought 1 from two different sites in desperate hope to get this part:
1. One from spapartshop for $78; it is on 'Back Order' (I thought it originally said 'custom order 3-6 weeks shipping' but I can't find it anywhere anymore)
2. One from Guaranteed Parts for $90.71 (with $25 SHIPPING)
I don't have high hopes that either of these will be fulfilled. Do I have any reasonable repair options, or alternative parts? Mine is not just cracked, the whole thing looks almost flanged like it was screwed into a bulkhead connector that was slightly too large.
Thanks
UPDATE: CX3030F does indeed work for this model. It does not have the circular slot to help guide the air tube, but this is really unnecessary. As you see in the pictures, this piece broke off of my old part anyhow.
Come to find that, the part (CX3000F1) is discontinued and replaced by another discontinued part (CX3000F1B). I didn't realize that discontinued meant that every store across the globe races to throw out these parts, but if they don't that's what it feels like at least. I am not coming up with much of anything.
Bought one from inyopools for $98 and they proceeded to send me a CX3030F claiming it replaces CX3000F1B (hint: it doesn't). I am now dealing with a return. They also conveniently marked that item OOS after my order...
I have now bought 1 from two different sites in desperate hope to get this part:
1. One from spapartshop for $78; it is on 'Back Order' (I thought it originally said 'custom order 3-6 weeks shipping' but I can't find it anywhere anymore)
2. One from Guaranteed Parts for $90.71 (with $25 SHIPPING)
I don't have high hopes that either of these will be fulfilled. Do I have any reasonable repair options, or alternative parts? Mine is not just cracked, the whole thing looks almost flanged like it was screwed into a bulkhead connector that was slightly too large.
Thanks
UPDATE: CX3030F does indeed work for this model. It does not have the circular slot to help guide the air tube, but this is really unnecessary. As you see in the pictures, this piece broke off of my old part anyhow.
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Did you ever manage to get that thing back together? Just in case, I'll tag 