Hi all,
I have a 28' 52" round AG pool. My filter/pump are now in its 7th yr. I have a Jacuzzi brand filter with cartridge. I tried to open my pool this weekend but the pump just gave out a buzzing noise. Since I am not exactly handy, I sprayed some WD-40 and wacked it a few times with a wrench and it started working, although its noticeably louder. I brought the water up to its height and now the water pours out of the filter where the top of the filter screws onto the base. Obviously its not sealing properly, however in the past, I just placed the filter top on the base and scewed on the O-ring. I never did anything special to seal the filter top to the base so I'm not sure why this is happening now.

Is the filter/pump life span of 6/7 yrs the norm or should I look to get the pump/filter repaired? Any suggestions on sealing the filter top onto the base or if replacement is needed any suggestions on a longer lasting filter/pump system.

Thanks in advance.