How to fix crack in pool filter

I know its a long shot to be able to identify the filter from one picture, but the seller is very difficult and is giving me a hard time inspecting the equipment.

If the picture is downloaded in full resolution, one can zoom in and see the crack. Is this something that can be repaired? If so, what can it be repaired with? Should it be replaced? Thank you in advance! Here's the picture:. Flippy Well-known member. Jan 8, Richmond, Texas. IMHO - I would have the pool inspected and everything fixed. When we bought our house we had several things wrong with the pool and they ended up costing WAY more then what the pool inspector said.

The pool inspector said less then and the total repair was close to 2 grand. However if you like me have a house that is undervalued It would not stop me from buying. Just my 2 cents. TFP Guide. Jun 12, 3, Tucson. Repairing a cracked filter housing isn't practical. Just figure on replacing the filter. Mar 2, 28, It's probably this filter SMBW Is there a label? Bama Rambler Mod Squad. TFP Expert.

Bronze Supporter. LifeTime Supporter. Jun 22, 24, SouthWest Alabama. That calls for a replacement and if I were you I'd plan it as such. A replacement dome is going to cost almost as much as a new filter. You may be able to find one on Craigslist but I wouldn't bet on it. Jun 14, 2, Mint Hill, NC. Fiberglass the inside and outside for a temp fix. Sent via Tapatalk Next, widen the crack using a 4 inch grinder. If the crack is small enough, you can also use a drill with a masonry drill bit.

You can rent these at any rental shop. Wear eye and ear protection, heavy gloves, boots and long pants. It will get dusty, so a dust mask is also a good idea. Use care if you use a grinder, they are very dangerous and can easily lop off a finger, or cut a deep gash in your leg if it gets away from you. After you have made your cuts, clean out the crack with a garden hose, to remove any loose material and dust.

Now you can mix up a small batch of pool plaster mix — EZ Patch 1, to fill in the crack. You can also use EZ-Patch 1-FS , a fast-set pool plaster mix that can be used underwater or above water.

Great for patching cracks in the pool, or to pack into voids around skimmers, drains, lights or returns. Plaster patch is also useful for pool tile repair and as a pool tile grout replacement.

Be sure that the crack is moist before you fill the crack. Lay a wet towel or burlap over the area to keep moisture in, and spray it with water twice a day, until the pool is refilled. You can also tape plastic over the area, with a few small air holes every few inches.

Plaster repair mix is meant to cure underwater, so you can begin to fill the pool immediately after you exit the pool. There was a pool that I managed in McLean , Va that was built on a hillside, overlooking a scenic stream. Years of creep on the hillside beyond had cracked the pool right across the floor, and it was visibly tilted — this pool was literally cracked in half.

This method locks the pool wall together on both sides of the crack, like a frankenstein stitch. Several companies produce these staples, with the main supplier being TorqueLock.

Refer to the instructions for the proportions of epoxy gel-coat resin and hardener. Typically, the proportions are given in increments of a cup and drops of hardener. Determine the approximate amount of the batch based on the size of the sanded area. A bit more is better than not enough. Pour the correct amount of gel-coat resin into the provided plastic measuring cup. Add the correct number of drops of hardener as you mix the batch with the provided mixing stick for 30 seconds.

Apply a uniform layer of the gel-coat resin at the filled crack and sanded area with the foam applicator. Allow the batch to cure for 10 minutes. Sand the coat lightly to remove minor imperfections in the finish. Remove debris with the towel. Squeeze the measuring cup to loosen the dried resin, and discard the debris.

Mix another batch of gel-coat and hardener, and apply a thin coat at the area. Allow it to cure and sand it lightly, using rapid strokes with the sanding block.

Polish the area of the repair with the provided buffing cloth. Turn on the filter system and refill the pool to the desired water level. William Machin began work in construction at the age of 15, while still in high school.

In 35 years, he's gained expertise in all phases of residential construction, retrofit and remodeling. His hobbies include horses, motorcycles, road racing and sport fishing. He studied architecture at Taft Junior College. Improper installation and manufacturing or external forces such as hard impacts or earthquakes can cause a fiberglass pool to develop cracks. If your pool is installed on an uneven surface or the ground beneath shifts or expands after installation, cracks can occur.

If you see long, deep, horizontal cracks, this usually indicates the ground beneath is uneven due to improper installation or ground movement. The only solution to this problem is to reinstall the pool. Fiberglass pools have a gel coating that can develop hairline cracks over time. If you see blisters as well as cracks, this is a sign that the gel coating was applied too thinly. Occasionally a protrusion beneath the pool floor, such as a tree root, rock or hard clump of dirt, exert enough force against the underside of your fiberglass pool shell to cause a crack in the gel coating.

A sudden impact can also cause it to crack.