pool filter conversion

[SRI Cleaning]

I have a white magic pro 1600. The bag in the fliter box is kind of a pain to clean so I just started using a pool filter that I had laying around. Very convenient when used with panty hose. The only thing is the ports are so small on them it must step down to like 1.75". The gauge is showing 2 Hg just from adding the fliter with no hose on the other end!

Anyone ever cut the ends off and epoxy cool cuffs on? I am thinking that is what I am going to do. I'm just worried that it might not hold up very well.

 

[Bob Foster]

Re: poll filter conversion

Jim Martin has done it and Greenie sells it.

 

[John Watson]

Re: poll filter conversion

Jim has photos in the High Performance room.

I converted mine in April I think and has worked great for me.

I made mine 2 1/2" on outbound side 2" cool cuff adaptor on the intake side.

 

[Jim Martin]

Re: poll filter conversion

 

[Able 1]

Re: poll filter conversion

I have the 2.5 but hate those socks will have to convert... wait just bought a warrentee no money for greenie till spring!

 

[Greenie]

Re: poll filter conversion

Don't epoxy anything!
Call me before you get going on this, oh...and are you running 2" hose, or 2.5" hose?

 

[Guest]

Re: poll filter conversion

where do u pick up a pool filter

 

[Greenie]

at NE SteamWay since they are close to you, if you give them some advanced notice they can order the ones already done up with either 2" coolcuffs, or 2.5" coolcuffs, but they probably don't have them on the shelf.

 

[steve frasier]

just buy the damn thing from Greenie and be done with it

unless you have Jim Martin skills they it isn't worth messing with it

 

[Larry B]

Is the 2.5" filter a true 2.5" or is it reduced down to 2" or 1.5" ID like what jondon sales?

 

[Greenie]

true 2.5

 

[Larry B]

true 2.5

Your the man Jeff.

 

[Jim Martin]

these are the 2.5 fittings.....I don't have a picture of one already on a pool filter YET..

no room for error on these.....

 

[Larry B]

Thats why you buy it pre built from Jeff.

@ www.greenglides.com

 

[Jim Martin]

I brain stormed it........... I don't build them........and when others build them ..if they don't complete the whole puzzle you will not get the full effect.............

 

[J Scott W]

The same filter with true 2" or true 2 1/2" is also available from Interlink Supply stores or can be ordered online at www.interlinksupply.com

Scott Warrington

 

[John Watson]

When we bored the hole in the 2 1/2 end, to make sure it was centered we used a bandsaw first to cut off the nipple, then inserted a wooden plug so a true center was used to drill with the hole saw.

I will buy my next one already made, Took me over 1/2 day to convert , used a wood lathe, band saw, and a large drill press. (I got a great bud with a complete woodworkers shop)