Jacuzzi pool filter conversion kit?

[waterbear]

Sorry, can't help either.

[waterbear]

Did a bit more checking. It seems that the original tri-clops elements were oval shaped and Jacuzzi Brothers changed over to round cartridges with more filtering area and that required a replacement of the manifold and the 3 standpipes that support the carts. This was an OEM change and and not aftermarket when Jacuzzi changed cart shapes. Not that familiar with Jacuzzi Brothers but usually replacing the manifold and standpipe in a cart filter is fairly trivial. Usually you lift the old one out and drop the new one in. Pay attention to any alingment or water flow arrows.

Also, I found a few online sources that still list the old, oval filters as available but the price was very high compared to the newer style carts.

This filter can also be converted to a DE filter by replacing the internals (removing the cartridge mainfold and standpipes and replacing with the DE mainfold and grid assembly).

[jacuzzipoolman]

Thanks for the response and help. I will do some more searching, and may look into the DE option.

[waterbear]

My advice is to RUN and not walk away from a system 3 filter! Look into a Pentair clean and clean or clean and clean plus instead. Depending on just how 'dirty' your pool gets the single cart 150 sq ft clean and clear might be enough. If you need larger filtering capacity, the clean and clear plus are 4 filter systems. How many sq ft is your current Jacuzzi and how often do you need to clean it? I have a 150 sq ft clean and clear on a pool/spa about half your size and really only need to clean it once a year or less if I wait for a 10 PSI pressure increase BUT I do clean it 2-4 times a year because my pool is open year round!

[PoolDoc]

Waterbear, you know I agree on the System3 cartridge and sand filters. But, my experience with the System3 DE filter was satisfactory.

[waterbear]

I was referring specifically to their cart filter, which is what the OP was listing. Never seen one of the sand ones except in catalogs and never sold one Their DE filters are decent if you mean the ones with the normal grids (SD series). The ones that use the cart type grid (Modular DE filter SMD series) are not as good IMHO.

[jacuzzipoolman]

Again, thanks to everyone for their responses. Waterbear, the Pentair system looks promising and with one filter - much cheaper! Sorry to be a pain, but i did not locate anythiing on converting the Jacuzzi manifold (currently inplace) to something that can take the Pentair center core and filter. Do you have any advice/tips on this? The Sta-Rite specifically targeted conversion, so this seemed easy to do. Since I will be doing this myself, anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

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Okay - being a real pest here - but I want to get this solved. I was able to locate some of the old style (my current manifold configuration) tri-clops 450 replacement filters online. This is one step down from what I currently have, but would be capable of handling 150 sq. ft. Do you think I could just order those - since they are about $150 cheaper and 150 sq. ft. should be enough capacity? The only dimension that seems off on them is the length at 28.875 compared to 34.875.

[PoolDoc]

Waterbear, what exactly is the "clean and clear" modification -- I mean, what parts are changed, and what do they do?

Ben

[msumoose]

What PoolDoc said.

I have all Jacuzzi stuff on my pool, Magnum Force pump, and a Lazer sand filter, and I CAN NOT find parts. At one time, there was a wholesaler in Memphis that had started making limited parts for Jacuzzi, but to tell you that you can get a part nowadays would be me blowing smoke. To illustrate this, the winter drain cap for my sand filter cracked, and I now have a Hayward part on there with a bunch of silicone sealant so it won't leak as the threads are different, but close...


EDIT - I checked with the place that I used to get parts from, and they SAY they have parts, so I will try to see if I can get something. What exactly are you needing? I can tell you if they have it, and then your pool store could get it for you maybe?

[jacuzzipoolman]

Thanks to each of you for your help. I found one site that sells the "conversion kit with replacement filters" for $720. I also found Sta-Rite system with the following for $580:

Sta-Rite System3 450sqft
Starter Package Flow Block and 3 Cartridges
The Retrofit Kit Contains:
One plastic manifold that installs in seconds and can be easily removed/reinstalled when cleaning out the filter vessel.
Three cartridges with the same square footage of media as the original OEM filter cartridges.
Replace cartridges are lower cost and east to use.



Can anyone tell me if the Sta-Rite system is for the same capacity as I currently have (13,000 gal pool plus spa)? The replacement cost on the filters on this site is $281 - and I've payed as much as $377 per filter in the past! If the Sta-rite system works - I'm thinking of going with it (and seeing if there are cheaper options).

Thanks again!