06/18/2026
🚨 40 YEARS OF SERVICE... AND IT WAS STILL RUNNING. 🤯
As a pool repair company, we see plenty of old equipment. We've replaced countless filters and serviced pools that have been around for decades.
But every once in a while, a job comes along that makes you stop and appreciate just how well something was built.
This cartridge filter had been in continuous service since 1986. That's 40 years of operation, maintained by the same homeowner from the day it was installed.
Believe it or not, the filter itself wasn't the reason it had to be replaced.
The only thing that finally brought it to the end of its life was the large gasket that seals the top and bottom halves together. The homeowner spent weeks searching for the correct size, shape, and orientation, but after four decades, that specific gasket is no longer manufactured.
After exhausting every option, the homeowner decided to have their warranty company replace the filter, and they trusted E2 Anderson Pool Care & Repair Inc. to handle the job.
Installing the new filter wasn't as simple as swapping one out. The original filter had a very compact footprint, and the homeowner wanted the plumbing layout to remain as close to the original as possible. It definitely didn't go together perfectly on the first attempt, but with some problem-solving and a few adjustments, we made it happen. The finished installation looks clean, functions perfectly, and is ready for many years of service.
Here's hoping this new filter gives them another 40 years of dependable operation. 💪
👇 Now I'm curious...
🏊 Homeowners: How old is your pool equipment?
🔧 Pool Pros: What's the oldest pump or filter you've ever serviced?
For me, the oldest pool I've worked on was built in 1952, but this is officially the oldest operating piece of pool equipment I've ever had the privilege of servicing.
Let's hear your stories in the comments! ⬇️