any AZ pool pros out there? Cartridge filter housing cracked

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Hayword 8 cartridge filter housing model C7020STAMB has done us well for 21 years. The base cracked last year, and Shasta lifetime warranty replaced it for $70. Now they say it's no longer available and I have to purchase and pay them to install a new style.

Since I'm laying out $1500, is there anything new in pool filtration I should go to and get me another 20 years?

22k gallon pool.
 
Mac said:
Not sure if it helps but I run a Pentair. I've seen a lot of these here in Havasu.

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Yeah the local supply store is pushing the 420 model but it only has 4 filters and mine is 8 now and last me 4 months between cleaning.
 
I like the cartridge style, as well. I think Pentair and Hayward are pretty equal. Our pool is @17K(?) and with the 4 element Pentair I clean it twice a year, and it still doesn't register restriction on the gauge.
 
What's wrong with the DE filters? DE is cheaper than the cartridge stuff.
 
A pentair 420 will likely piss ya off, if going pentair do a 520 for similar filter life cycles
Or the Hayward 525
Aqua star plf35000, much smaller filter, but flow rates and serviceability are over the top good from what service guys says.
There also jandy, waterway and other misc filters, they’re all pretty much same
 
Deviantduner said:
A pentair 420 will likely piss ya off, if going pentair do a 520 for similar filter life cycles
Or the Hayward 525
Aqua star plf35000, much smaller filter, but flow rates and serviceability are over the top good from what service guys says.
There also jandy, waterway and other misc filters, they’re all pretty much same
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The Aqua star plf35000 is American made and has some good reviews. One filter to clean, but its only 250 sq ft of media. hmmm
 
megadesertdiesel said:
The Aqua star plf35000 is American made and has some good reviews. One filter to clean, but its only 250 sq ft of media. hmmm
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I build pools, don’t have direct experience with them, but service guys I know are loving them. They flow at higher rate than 520sq ft filter, easy plumbing, and simplest access for cleaning. They’re rated up to 35,000 gl pool.
 
I am meeting with a pool guy today at my moms house. 35K gal pool. Original Hayward filter, pump, heating system. Its 45 years old. Time to replace. Things were made better back then. Not sure what to expect on a new complete system today or what to accept from the pool company on their opinion. Great timing on this post.
 
Filtration pressure is way up, this thread just reminded me its time. All the recent fires, wind, etc. makes me have to do it more then once a year.

DE Filter tank is a large metal one, I'm sure its the original from the 60's LOL

These are not hard to hose off and replace back in.

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Crusty said:
Filtration pressure is way up, this thread just reminded me its time. All the recent fires, wind, etc. makes me have to do it more then once a year.

DE Filter tank is a large metal one, I'm sure its the original from the 60's LOL

These are not hard to hose off and replace back in.

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That's the style we have had for 40+ years. DE and only replaced the elements once due to age and degrading.
 
Crusty said:
Filtration pressure is way up, this thread just reminded me its time. All the recent fires, wind, etc. makes me have to do it more then once a year.

DE Filter tank is a large metal one, I'm sure its the original from the 60's LOL

These are not hard to hose off and replace back in.

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This is what we have... and what I get to replace. Ours was installed in the mid 90's and I watched my brother fuck with those filters and the DE for YEARS... 🤣 . Never worked properly (aside from the first 6 months) and it's part of the reason the pool is empty, currently. I suggested using a Pool Guy and have the Pro handle it but... my ideas are lame... apparently. So... now "I" get to replace all of the equipment and hire a Pool Guy. :cool:
 
Toy Collector said:
This is what we have... and what I get to replace. Ours was installed in the mid 90's and I watched my brother fuck with those filters and the DE for YEARS... 🤣 . Never worked properly (aside from the first 6 months) and it's part of the reason the pool is empty, currently. I suggested using a Pool Guy and have the Pro handle it but... my ideas are lame... apparently. So... now "I" get to replace all of the equipment and hire a Pool Guy. :cool:
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Empty pool?

 
megadesertdiesel said:
Hayword 8 cartridge filter housing model C7020STAMB has done us well for 21 years. The base cracked last year, and Shasta lifetime warranty replaced it for $70. Now they say it's no longer available and I have to purchase and pay them to install a new style.

Since I'm laying out $1500, is there anything new in pool filtration I should go to and get me another 20 years?

22k gallon pool.
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I was in the same situation with Shasta August 2024. Back then they charged us $1,015 for the 520cc system and kept it on the Lifetime Warranty. System is 4 cartridges as opposed to 8. It works as it should and back up cartridges are less money and less time consuming to clean.
 
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