- Jun 19, 2014
- 27
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
As warned in advance here on TFP, my efforts to repair the cracked tank of my Tagelus TA-100D sand filter failed (FYI: I filled the crack with JB Weld & pressure-cinched the tank tightly for 3 days; then sanded inside & out, cleaned with acetone, & installed fiberglass patches (4 layers) inside and out; it still didn't hold). So now I'm convinced I really MUST get a new filter.
Pentair advises either the C&C Plus 420 or the Quad DE 80 (obviously, the C&C Plus 520 or Quad DE 100 are "bigger" options & I know that an "oversized" filter is never "overkill", but price might decide). So far, I haven't found any Pentairs locally, so I may try to mail-order one & install it myself (I already have 2" PVC plumbing with the Tagelus; reference details of my other equipment below).
HOWEVER, as all my prior filter experience has been with a "sand" filter system, if I'm lucky enough to find both systems, I remain uncertain whether I should prefer buying a "C&C Plus" or a "Quad DE" system. So I'd really appreciate some thoughts on that issue.
BTW, I also don't know whether I would need to (or should) consider buying a separate "valve" (something like the multiport valve on my Tagelus?). Clarification about that would be helpful as it might be an additional expense.
Finally, if it turns out I can't find either Pentair system, I have two local fallback options to consider: (1) My regular pool guy has a new Hayward DE4820 he's offered to install @ $1600; and (2) the local Leslie's has a "Jacuzzi JCF425 425 sq. ft. pro-grade cartridge pool filter" for $1290 (I'd have to install). I know nothing about Jacuzzi filters, but apparently they come with a 2 year warranty.
All thoughts appreciated.
Paul
Pentair advises either the C&C Plus 420 or the Quad DE 80 (obviously, the C&C Plus 520 or Quad DE 100 are "bigger" options & I know that an "oversized" filter is never "overkill", but price might decide). So far, I haven't found any Pentairs locally, so I may try to mail-order one & install it myself (I already have 2" PVC plumbing with the Tagelus; reference details of my other equipment below).
HOWEVER, as all my prior filter experience has been with a "sand" filter system, if I'm lucky enough to find both systems, I remain uncertain whether I should prefer buying a "C&C Plus" or a "Quad DE" system. So I'd really appreciate some thoughts on that issue.
BTW, I also don't know whether I would need to (or should) consider buying a separate "valve" (something like the multiport valve on my Tagelus?). Clarification about that would be helpful as it might be an additional expense.
Finally, if it turns out I can't find either Pentair system, I have two local fallback options to consider: (1) My regular pool guy has a new Hayward DE4820 he's offered to install @ $1600; and (2) the local Leslie's has a "Jacuzzi JCF425 425 sq. ft. pro-grade cartridge pool filter" for $1290 (I'd have to install). I know nothing about Jacuzzi filters, but apparently they come with a 2 year warranty.
All thoughts appreciated.
Paul
