Pool filter cartridge
Waterco Opal 90 sq ft cartridge element 701041
701041
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How long it lasts
Replace it when it has a hole or cleaning no longer works; clean it at 50 kPa above the normal pressure, at least every 12 months.
After replacing: No reset light. Waterco says to clean the cartridge when the gauge reads 50 kPa above the normal operating pressure, and at least every 12 months.
How to change the 701041 pool filter cartridge
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Turn the pump off and close the valves. Open the air bleed screw on the lid to let the pressure out.
- 2Unscrew the lid lock ring and lift the lid off (Opal XL: lift the dome lid by its grip handles).
- 3Lift the cartridge out (Trimline C100 and Opal XL 270: two elements are stacked, with a spacer or joiner between).
- 4Hose the pleats clean, or soak the cartridge overnight in cartridge cleaner. Fit a new one if it has a hole or will not come clean.
- 5Seat the cartridge, check the lid O-ring is in place and screw the lock ring down without over-tightening. Restart and bleed the air.
Every number this part goes by
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- 701041
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Fits this Waterco model
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The lower half of the two-element set, joined to the 701038 with joiner 61216.
Common questions
- What does the 701041 fit?
- The Waterco Opal 90 sq ft cartridge element 701041 fits the Waterco Opal XL 270.
- Where can I buy the 701041 in Australia?
- We track 2 Australian sellers for the 701041; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$98.00 at Heater and Spa Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 701041?
- 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- A clogged cartridge slows the flow and the pump works harder, and a torn one lets dirt back into the water, so the pool or spa clouds.
- Is there anything to reset afterwards?
- No reset light. Waterco says to clean the cartridge when the gauge reads 50 kPa above the normal operating pressure, and at least every 12 months.
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