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Mert could very well be right on the filter being clogged. Also though, as I remember your filter is the 6540-505(the blue mesh filter) and unfortunately there were a series of bad filters that made it to market. I know because we had a batch of them up here. Report this to your dealer and have them take note that this has happened, so that if it happens again they can do as we did and replace your filter for free. Sundance sent us two cases of filters to fix this situation after this had happened a few times. And you are right, it is time to change that filter any way. I know that others say that it can last at least a year, but I have yet seen anyone here in AK do it.

: Roy AK: I have a new (6 months old)2006 Sundance Optima. I noticed the
: water not staying as clear so, I checked on the filter. 1/2 of the
: filter is crushed in. Do you have any idea what would have caused
: this? It is almost time for me to get a new one so I will be
: replacing it, but I wondered what would have caused the filter to be
: crushed. I have had workman in the house who keep inadvertently
: shutting the power off to the hot tub. Could this have caused it?

: Thanks!