u/Funkydrummermemphis

My Triton II has a top that will sometimes leak, but now keeps blowing the top and losing pressure. I have put plumbers tape on the the threads. It is old but is it worth trying a new top? Any other suggestions to fix or is it time to get a new filter?

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