Quote Originally Posted by ScottS View Post
Thank you Al.

Unfortunately my issue is larger than the sand level now. My 2 year old tank has a small split near the bottom which is where the water is being lost under pressure.

I am frustrated with Pentair as they moved to a 1 year warranty about 3 years ago so they won't do anything. There was absolutely no reason for the tank to split. Pentair brags about the strength of this tank in every piece of literature they publish, it was the last thing (BUT most expensive) I would have expected to give me problems.

I will probably post a new thread but do you know if a tank can be patched with fiberglass? I'm thinking of using the braided fabric and resin on the inside of the tank.

Thanks again!

If you have decent skills with fiberglass patching, I see no reason why it can't be patched. I've patched small holes in the bottom of boats and waverunners before, and I guarantee a boat's hull takes much more strain than your pool filter.

However,I guess my answer should be qualified with a question.... How big is the split?

I think you're on the right track with the woven fiberglass patch, and I'd also recommend patching it with an epoxy patch from the outside... be double safe on it.

Ultimately if it doesn't work.. what's your loss? you're faced with buying a new filter anyway, so why not try it?