i broke my hayward ec-65 de filter

[fog80]

If you have the pieces still go to Lowes/Home Depot and buy a tube of Magnum Marine Plastic Repair Epoxy. Plastics are tough but I've repaired many indoor/outdoor items using this stuff.

http://www.itw-devcon.com.au/driver....plastic+repair

Use a liberal amount (build a beefier piece using additional epoxy materia). You'll have to be quick. My Hayward EC-65 inlet pipe cracked last spring. I used this stuff for temporary" repaur since no one had the part in stock (I have an older EC-65). Well that "temporary" fix was as good as new and it worked all year like that. I've since gotten the part but have been too lazy to tear the filter apart.

It may/may not work for you but it's only $8.

The parts costs are absolutely ridiculous. I always scan the local classified papers for used pumps/filters that match my make/model just so I can have spare parts lying around.

i think im gonna have to try that out. i dont expect it to hold for long because the handle is going to be applying pressure to the glued on piece every time i move the bump handle up, but its worth a shot, ill just have to be careful.

i think i may have the same filter as you (its around 10 years old). Do you think its worth buying a replacement top in the future (around 140 bucks) or going with a new DE filter altogether (300 bucks or so).

thanks.

[KirstenHW]

leejp: Can I use this marine grade epoxy to repair a broken skimmer cover? The corner broke off when someone stepped on it. I'd rather fix it than replace it (save $$ for other inevitable expenses). Also, we repainted our aluminum coping and have extra cans left. Once I glue back together the cover, can I use this coping paint on it?

[hzz]

leejp: Can I use this marine grade epoxy to repair a broken skimmer cover? The corner broke off when someone stepped on it. I'd rather fix it than replace it (save $$ for other inevitable expenses). Also, we repainted our aluminum coping and have extra cans left. Once I glue back together the cover, can I use this coping paint on it?

I think it would be safer to replace the cover.
If someone steps on it and the glue doesn't hold could be a nasty accident.