Okay - got it! I admit I mis-read your post and thought that was what you were suggesting. Thank you for taking the time to clarify for me!

In the replacing the motor on the pump process, I spoke directly to the serviceman who did the replacement. He indicated he would look for a solution to the filter thing, and, as Pool Doc indicated in his post - was pushing a whole filter change, instead of what I thought could be done. So, I'm thinking that at the end of this season - I might have to go with that. It is just reassuring to hear from objective perspectives so that I can measure that against what my local service people are saying to be sure I'm not getting ripped off! Thanks again to both of you for your help!