Hole in pool filter

[PoolDoc]

Generally, IG filters are sturdier, more realistically rated, and more functional than AG filters.

By the way, even with thermoplastic, you should be able to get a temporary patch that will leak a little, but allow you use the filter for awhile. Also, thermoplastic is not saying much: PVC and PE are both thermoplastics, but PVC can readily be patched with epoxy. When they told you it was thermoplastic, about all they were saying was, "It's not fiberglass".

[eddyo]

I decided to bite the bullet and replace the filter but I need some guidance in selecting an appropriate replacement. My old filter has a label with all the specs ( filter area, filter rate, desigh rate, media amount) which of these specs would i need to match up for my new filter?

[Watermom]

If you post what volume of pool you have and what size of pump, that will probably help somebody here give you a suggestion.

[eddyo]

There is about 22 000 gallons of water in the pool and the pump is 1 1/2 HP.

[PoolDoc]

If you would, do this:

Pool Chart Entry Form
Pool Chart Results

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Just got this set up today, and will be asking EVERYONE to use it -- but it's particularly relevant to your question.

[eddyo]

done thanks,

I know someone selling a used jacuzzi filter, no valve or laterals just the tub. It is about the same size as my hayward filter. Provided that my hayward vavle and laterals fit in the jacuzzi tube, any issues in combining the two??

[PoolDoc]

Sounds like a project for an EXPERIENCED tinkerer. Or, in other words, if you have to ask me whether you can do it or not, the answer is, "Probably not!".

People do succeed at projects like this, but it's generally people with very strong mechanical skills and knowledge, who do it more for the fun, then the savings. But we hear from other who try with less skill and less patience, and in those cases it usually hasn't gone so well. This year, it's been people buying used AG pools "for cheap", and then discovering that it's going to cost them hours and hours and a small fortune to put it into use.