Replace or repair pool filter

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Replacing and repairing a pool filter

Safety should be a primary consideration in filter replacement and repair - particularly with units outfitted with pressure-clamp assemblies, which, under certain conditions, can fly apart with tremendous force. In fact, flying parts from a "blown" filter are often the source of severe property damage and, unfortunately, the cause of severe, sometimes fatal, injuries.

Filter manufacturers often recommend tightening the clamp to specs using a torque wrench. Extra care in placing the assembly around the tank and tightening is critical, they say, with some recommending partial tightening of the clamp and then tapping the assembly into place around the perimeter of the tank.

Improper application of the clamp assembly may result in a poor seal that could cause the filter to blow. Alternatively, the uneven seal might slowly force the tank out of round over time and create serious problems in future servicing - and further increase the chance of blowout.

A final safety tip: Whenever any repairs are done on a filter or related components, cut off all the pool's electrical circuits at the source!

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