Quote Originally Posted by dbursch
Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking now it may be well to just replace the entire filter -who knows what will go next? Don
Don, if you've been happy with the sand filter, keep it. Sand filters do a great job and are the easiest to use and NOT screw-up. As I pointed out in the 'cross link'; 50 lbs of pea gravel is a good thing (and was backed up by the other posters). If you are worried about something else 'failing', replace any latterals that are 'suspect' and even the hub they attach to, it'll cost you $$$ less than changing the entire filter.

Whatever you decide to do - Good Luck, and have a great pool season!! This forum is a pool owner's best source for having a hastle-free pool season, should anything else arise, post, and the nice folks here will help you