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Just noticed this post. Is the pump a ecotech vectra?
Mine crapped out months aftet the short 1 year warranty.
Cleaned it regularly and no crud. Switched to a Sicce, 5 year warranty.
This is what gets by and stays in your display without filter socks.
I know they are a pita changing every 2-3 days.
This picture iequals 7 sock rinses with garden hose every 2-3 day into a bucket.
225 micron mesh and felt socks.