Are these non ducted filters attached to the aluminum mesh filter, if so how?
1882176
The charcoal filter is separate from the mesh filter. However, the charcoal filter is designed to (and does) fit very nicely within an indentation engineered into the back of the mesh filter frame and is attached with 2 push on metal clips. No tools necessary. Very simple.
828896
There is a connector that fits the threads on the pump and is barbed on the other end. You just push the filter onto the barbed connector
1315120
The filter comes with female ports. You can then attach pvc pipe or a flexible hose directly to them.
1880704
I changed the clamps and used stainless steel clamps on all 4 ends of tubing that screw on with lock nut or screwdriver. I was having air in the filter and once i put these on no more air and runs silent.
495732
The filters are acrylic plastic. The edges of the filters are sharp and there is no bevel so it is somewhat difficult to slide the filters into the holder. I ended up sanding the edges of the filters and enlarging the slots in the holder.
614575
I've not seen any. I have, in a pinch, overlapped and tied the filter to a tall mug or jar, though it is a PITA to do so.
159122
No, I had to buy the metal bracket additionally. Note: The bracket is not overly substantial. I have one of these filters before. Unscrewing the lower part of the housing to replace the filter element can require a surprising amount of force. I put petroleum jelly on the o-ring to help ease the situation.
1997519
Sorry I do not know. They are the same materials as large coffee filters to me.
1956967
Yes. The inlet and outlet are threaded 1.5". I replaced the sand filter on our smaller 7,000 gal. in-ground fiberglass pool with this filter and have had excellent results. We are into our 2nd season and other than clogging up with dead algae at the opening, these filters last a long time. I suggest buying an extra cartridge to alternate and clean them with a pressure washer.
1854976
All filters have an optical coating. It is possible to stack this on or under other filters.
403094
No - you really have to line up the tube on the filter with the top tube. They slide together. It was kind of a pain sometimes.
2129814
The filter is threaded on both ends. It's best to use quick connects to protect the plastic threads.
1902786
Do you have a picture of yours? These were notmthe exact filters for my petmate, but they fit and work perfectly.
1593350
No, both go through the same hole. There is a handle that you turn on the unit that switches it to filtered/unfiltered.
778857
I took a look at the filters I bought and couldn't find any kind of holes throughout the filter, not even tiny ones. You might want to post a picture for people to compare. In any case, the filters are supposed to stop tiny particles of dirt. Any holes will defeat the purpose.
2173655
They can be. You just have to use the plugs that were provided, when you clean your filter out. I do prefer using the filter, it saves so much water.
140640
Yes it has a wire mesh on the back side, these filters are as good as the ones I can buy locally only a little cheaper.