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Hi, just opened my pool.  The filter leaks - at the top.  Has leaked in previous years and been caulked.  This year it has been caulked but is now still leaking in one area - above the regular spot,at the clamp.  My pool people say it's shot and I need a new Hayward one, for $600.

I've had the pool since fall of 1996.  It's a Tagelus Deluxe sand filter, model # 60D/TA60 and has never given me a problem before.  My pool is under 5,000 gallons and gets very little use (unfortunately!).

 I don't know what to do.  Any advice is welcome.  Thanks in advance!

 

Linda, since the filter is 11+ yrs. old and is leaking that is a pretty good indicator to replace it.

 What size pump do you have? Make & Model?

 Depending on the pump you have (if it wasn't over sized) the pool size could allow for a smaller filter.  However, the pump is the determining factor here also.  If the filter is too small for the pump used then the filter could be damaged by the pump.

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Thanks
God Bless

Scott T. Roodbergen
Regional Sales Mgr.
Waterway Pool Products

Hi and thanks for replying!

 

I have a Hayward Max-Flo self-priming pump, Model # (I think - hard to read) C48K2N143.  Installed with pool and filter.  Never had any problems with it.

I see online that filters run anywhere from $250-$350 and I'm guessing installation is another $300?

It really is only leaking in one small area - is it safe to run this way all summer?

Thanks again, Linda

Yes, it's time that you replace your filter. The leak will come over and over again. It will not stop. I had the same problem last month. I had to rebuilt my pool because of it. By the way, you can use the Aqua-rite chlorine generator to make your pool alive and refreshing. have a nice day!

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