Pentair Filter tore and pool lost 70 percent water night

[JamesW]

How much should I expect to pay.

Get some estimates to compare and contrast.

Trade work is highly local for prices and it depends on the local going rate.

I can give you an opinion, but I am not willing to show up and do the work, so my opinion is not worth too much.

Pay can only be determined by the people willing to show up and do the work.

I see some chipping. Is it better to fix one off or replaster whole at once. Or postpone to some other time.

Needs a local onsite inspection.

No way for us to tell from pictures.

When was the last plaster done?

What issues are there?

 

[charitap]

I would not drain with all of the rain we have been having, as you will risk it popping out of the ground.

In addition to the equipment issues, you have some serious water issues. Is there chlorine in the water? If not, I would get some liquid chlorine in there ASAP and plan to keep it chlorinated to keep the algae from getting worse. There is a lot of debris in the water as well. What is your plan to get that out of there?

If it were me, I would do the following while waiting on my new filter:
- Add 5 ppm of liquid chlorine daily, brush/use the net to stir the water as best you can
- Since you already need to get the brush and net out, I would try to scoop out leaves and other debris out of the pool (or consider hiring someone to do it).

I was thinking to drain some more water and then rake all dirt and pour chlorine all around the walls brush and fill water. That is like keeping the pool conpketely drained less than an hour and start filling up tonight. Hope this will not cause the pool to lift up.

 

[charitap]

Maybe consider going to a big cartridge filter.

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Quick Question james. Is catridge filter easy to service for DIY over DE filter? Also can Catridge filter be installed with my existing pump and piping?

 

[JamesW]

Is catridge filter easy to service for DIY over DE filter?

Easier, but not a lot easier.

Also can Cartidge filter be installed with my existing pump and piping?

You will have to replumb some, but not a lot.

 

[charitap]

My pool is needs lot of work and trying to look for best but economical options. Should I buy the same old DE FSN 60 pump or catridge? If so is it better to go with local pool company who is also a dealer for pentair? Or are there any options. Also, I see plaster chipping. Should replace now or can I wait for another year.

 

[JamesW]

Pentair Filter tore and pool lost 70 percent water night

While the pump was running. Is it possible someone came and cut it off? Or does water pressure can do that. It is so symmetric cut. Unbelievable. Please advise what to do next

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[charitap]

Here are some pictures of current state. Is this something I can do with repair or does it need replacement?