johntuinals Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 I have a Jacuzzi J355 that I bought in 2004 (16 years old} Question about Filters being used,All the filters that I have used were Jacuzzi or Jacuzzi type of filters and all were screwed on and tightened at the top. But the Newer Filters have the Tops coming off,Just wondering should I just keep useing the older type of filters?Or does it not matter to use the filters with the Top coming off? Just afraid useing the Newer filters that I might get a Flow Problem and air getting into the hot tub.Thanks JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Not sure what you mean exactly. Can you post a pic of new and old filters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 @RDspaguy https://www.hottubsupplystore.com/j-300-collection-filter/ "Since this is an OEM 6000-383a filter it comes manufactured with a removable twist cap that is designed to accept a"... (and they don't say...lol) but I'm going to say a Nature 2 mineral stick thingy 21 hours ago, johntuinals said: Or does it not matter to use the filters with the Top coming off? Just afraid useing the Newer filters that I might get a Flow Problem and air getting into the hot tub.Thanks JT No worries mate. As long as the water level is above the filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntuinals Posted December 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 I think the Newer Jacuzzi J3XX series come with a removable twist cap on top of the filters. I have been buying Jacuzzi and other off brands of the filters with the NON removable twist cap. Just wondering if the twist caps will do any harm being off?(afraid of getting a Flow Problem with air getting in without the top being on} Thats what I thought it does not matter until the repair tech saying its best to have a NON removable top......JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 With the top open it will allow water (and stuff) past the filter and could cause air in the pump. I would leave the plugs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 You can order just the caps from Jacuzzi... PN... 6541-384 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntuinals Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I have bought 2 New Jacuzzi Filters from Amazon last year.(They say Jacuzzi but who knows what brand they might really be} They both came with Caps on the Top but they are removable.Just wondering would it be BEST to Glue the caps on top so they will stay on?....JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 No on the glue...you will likely need them for the next pair you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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