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smackman

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Generic filter threads broke
« on: May 02, 2012, 11:18:43 am »
I just installed a new Filbur Filter in my J 465 2 weeks ago and the threads are already broke. I pulled the filter because I noticed a lot of bubbles coming from the bottom when I was checking my bromine tablets inside the filter. The threads were so soft.

This is my 1st generic and I guess last Generic Filter. I have never had a issue before. I was told years ago never to screw a filter in real tight.

Should I just stick with OEM filters? Maybe I just had bad luck but the threads were super soft when I pulled it. I know heat would cause some of this but I have never had threads this soft feeling.

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Generic filter threads broke
« on: May 02, 2012, 11:18:43 am »

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2012, 11:23:09 am »
I use OEM filters most of the time, but I have had good luck with


Unicel as well. Though - it IS a little creepy having them stare at me as I get into my tub...

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2012, 11:31:23 am »
I use OEM filters most of the time, but I have had good luck with


Unicel as well. Though - it IS a little creepy having them stare at me as I get into my tub...

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2012, 12:08:55 pm »
I use OEM filters most of the time, but I have had good luck with


Unicel as well. Though - it IS a little creepy having them stare at me as I get into my tub...

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Does their mascot haev a name? I vote for "Phil Terd".

LOL Great name

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2012, 12:12:18 pm »
I was thinking of:

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2012, 02:13:45 pm »
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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2012, 04:11:05 pm »
you keep your bromine tabs in the filter compartment?  to you chem guys smarter than me, is that normal?  i've recently seen a few cases where hard plastic on filters turned into a soft, pliable material.  in one extreme case using spa system flush released the broken down compound from the pipes and deposited as a cat in the hat style tub ring.  i always assumed they were doing something out of the ordinary chemically.

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2012, 04:43:50 pm »
FYI, this is not really a "generic" filter. The big 3 filter manufacturers are Unicel, Pleatco and Filbur. Virtually all spa manufacturers use a filter from one of them (NO spa manufacturer makes their own filters)
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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2012, 05:06:23 pm »
you keep your bromine tabs in the filter compartment?  to you chem guys smarter than me, is that normal?  i've recently seen a few cases where hard plastic on filters turned into a soft, pliable material.  in one extreme case using spa system flush released the broken down compound from the pipes and deposited as a cat in the hat style tub ring.  i always assumed they were doing something out of the ordinary chemically.

The filter has a compartment on top where there is a sleeve attached to it; It come built into the filter. This is where I was told to put the Bromine Tablets. Look at #7 0n this web page;
http://pdf.archiexpo.com/pdf/jacuzzi/accessories-brochure/61902-64203-_13.html

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2012, 05:13:57 pm »
FYI, this is not really a "generic" filter. The big 3 filter manufacturers are Unicel, Pleatco and Filbur. Virtually all spa manufacturers use a filter from one of them (NO spa manufacturer makes their own filters)
Its the only filter I have ever had where the threads broke after 2 weeks of use. I am very cautious of over tightening; These threads were so soft when removed from the water. I checked the secondary OEM filter threads and they were as hard as the day they were put in a year ago.

Maybe I just got a bad filter. It could be a bad idea putting the Bromine inside the filter. If I used a floating device, It would stay at the weir which would be 6 inches further from where the tablets are now.



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Re: Generic filter threads broke
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2012, 06:03:25 pm »
After thinking about it, I took the bromine tablets out of the center of the filter and will use my bromine float.

Bromine can generate heat under the right conditions; It is worth a try

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Re: Generic filter threads broke
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