How often do you replace your filter?

[bkny1055]

I bought the house with pool 8 months back never having issues with the pool till the past two months i am thinking its the filter that is not sitting tight so it brings me to the question
How often do you replace your filter?

[PatL34]

Not sure what you mean by "sitting tight".

We here do not change filters unless there is a very good reason. Eg, if the filter is so old that it is difficult to replace parts, or not satisfied with what the filter is doing.

To better answer your question, could give us more details about the filter and your particular pool system, i.e. pool type, size in gallons, pump size, chlorinating method, etc.

Pat

[bkny1055]

sucks through filter bottom
comes out through here
and it looks like the pressure is moving the filter on the top and
allowing dirt to come out and bypass the filter going back into the jets
on the bottom

http://images14.fotki.com/v20/photos/9/967871/3871306/Picture018-vi.jpg?500375
i have this filter housing
http://images18.fotki.com/v24/photos/9/967871/3871306/Picture011-vi.jpg?500375
it has a paper filter inside model# Unicell C9699
http://images18.fotki.com/v329/photos/9/967871/3871306/Picture013-vi.jpg?500375
http://images9.fotki.com/v171/photos/9/967871/3871306/Picture002-vi.jpg?500375

[PatL34]

Looks like a cartridge filter. It will have to be replaced. I would a Google search with that model # cartridge and see what happens.

Good luck.

Pat

[thepoolman1]

It might be a good idea to go ahead and get the cartridge as a spare. Jacuzzi will soon no longer be manufactured and parts (including after-market like the Unicell cartridge you have) may become harder to find.

They only need replacing when worn out. Are the bands torn? Is the fabric "hairy?" Will it not clean and allow water through it?

[bkny1055]

To: thepoolman1
It might be a good idea to go ahead and get the cartridge as a spare. Jacuzzi will soon no longer be manufactured and parts (including after-market like the Unicell cartridge you have) may become harder to find.

They only need replacing when worn out. Are the bands torn? Is the fabric "hairy?" Will it not clean and allow water through it?


I just bought a new cartridge
Thanks for the heads up on them not selling it soon
It was not worn our
It had a torn Band " yes "
Fabric Hairy " yes "
not clean and allow water through it " YES YES " i guess i needed a new one
Thanks for the information

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To: PatL34
Looks like a cartridge filter. It will have to be replaced. I would a Google search with that model # cartridge and see what happens.

Yes i just bought a new one seems like the rubber on top is going bad and has a broken band

I searched on www.google and www.pricegrabber.com they are about
60.00 bucks so instead of just waiting on shippment i went to pinch-a-penny and got one off the shelf sometimes best for 70.00 bucks


Thanks guys for the information i will keep you posted on my pools condition

[bkny1055]

Hmm the filter is working like a charm and clearing up my pool
here are my numbers
Bottom of pool clear
Water a bit cloudy but clearing up


25,000 gallon pool
Vinyl liner in ground pool
Alkalinity 130
PH 7.8
CL 10+
Stabilizer 50

I have been adding 3 gallons of clorox 6% for the past 3 days
its finally giving in and turning clear
thanks to everyone on this forum for the information its much appreciated

:eek:

[RavenNS]

BNKY,
you could buy filter cleaner as well ( chemical that eats all the gunk up) if replacements are expensive or difficult to find.
I wouldn't worry that much about unicel not making your size though; I have one very old hot tub that was discontinued ( maybe in the 80s..?), but can still get filters for it through them :)

[bkny1055]

thanks RavenNS for the info, my filter was looking old, this new filter works like a champ along with my new Baracuda G4 levels also looking good and holding

:D