{"product_id":"mermade-48-x-38-outlet-on-short-side-chester-replacement-complete","title":"Mermade 48\" x 38\" Outlet on Short Side (Chester Replacement), Complete","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_a750fdc1a939d06f\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMer-Made 48\" × 38\" Outlet on Short Side Complete Vacuum DE Filter Leaf Assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a heavy-duty commercial drop-in replacement engineered specifically to retrofit legacy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eChester Products (Chester Pool Systems)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commercial vacuum DE filtration systems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e integral aluminum\/fiberglass surge tanks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and municipal water features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChester filtration systems commonly utilize horizontal or low-profile rectangular element geometries where the vacuum manifold header runs along the trench wall or tank floor adjacent to the narrow profile of the leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Placing the discharge spud on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"253\"\u003e38\" short side\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the 48\" long side allows the leaf to seat horizontally or vertically into custom-spaced Chester receiver sockets while delivering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"410\"\u003e25.3 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of active filtration area per septum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper md-has-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwi2_-jxheyXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnQw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,1,0\"\u003eParameter \/ Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003eMer-Made Filter (Legacy Chester Products Retrofit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Frame Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e48\" Length × 38\" Width\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 1219 mm × 965 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEffective Filtration Surface Area\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25.3 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e nominal (both faces combined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDischarge Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutlet on Short Side\u003c\/b\u003e (Spud located along the 38\" rail; centered or offset)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutlet Spud Sizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1-1\/2\" or 2\" IPS Schedule 80 PVC\u003c\/b\u003e male spud (custom Chester flanged\/slip profiles available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpud Elevation \/ Orientation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003eCenter-mounted or lower corner offset on the 38\" rail to match the Chester manifold centerline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssembly Scope (\"Complete\")\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003eRigid thermoplastic outer perimeter frame, internal open-matrix high-flow drainage grid, factory-welded short-side discharge hub, pre-fitted woven synthetic filter jacket (cloth bag), and high-density compression felt sealing collar\/gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Design Flow Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25.3 to 38.0 GPM per leaf\u003c\/b\u003e (based on standard commercial flux rate of 1.0 to 1.5 GPM\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Vacuum Limits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\"\u003eNormal backwash triggered at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e10\" to 12\" Hg\u003c\/b\u003e differential (maximum operating head loss \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003e15\" Hg\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\" aria-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eStructural Architecture \u0026amp; Construction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Flow Drainage Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A heavy-gauge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open-profile polypropylene or ABS structural drainage core engineered to withstand continuous negative vacuum draw (up to 15\" Hg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It prevents the cloth faces from collapsing inward over the full 48\" horizontal span,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring unimpeded fluid channels directly toward the 38\" short-side exit port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReinforced Perimeter Framing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-wall extruded rigid CPVC\/PVC outer border channel with thermo-welded corner miter joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because the 48\" span creates substantial cantilever moment arms when seated on the narrow 38\" edge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the structural rails and corner gussets are reinforced against racking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e twist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sagging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGusseted Short-Side Discharge Hub:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-molded,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chemical-resistant PVC spud welded directly into the 38\" rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Incorporates an integrated stop shoulder to set the insertion depth into the Chester manifold receiver and maintain correct compression on the felt collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFactory-Fitted Septum Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rot- and chlorine-resistant woven monofilament or multifilament polypropylene fabric bag calibrated for 20–30 micron diatomaceous earth pre-coat retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a reinforced cutout collar over the short-side spud and a commercial-grade top closure flap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight Estimates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndividual Complete Leaf Net Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e18.5 to 22.5 lbs (8.4 to 10.2 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSingle Boxed Leaf Shipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e27.0 to 33.0 lbs (12.2 to 15.0 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in heavy-duty oversized corrugated cartons with edge guards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Grid Lot (10 to 20 Leaves):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e300 to 500 lbs (136 to 227 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e freight-strapped to an oversized 42\" × 54\" wooden skid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eField Installation \u0026amp; Header Seating Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVerify Spud Position \u0026amp; Centerline:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Confirm whether your Chester manifold layout requires a center-mounted or corner-offset spud along the 38\" rail before dropping elements into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClean Receiver Sockets:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scrape and flush calcified DE cake,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scale,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and grit from the Chester floor\/wall manifold receiver sockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMount Felt Collar:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slide a new high-density felt compression collar or elastomeric ring over the short-side spud until it rests firmly against the molded locating shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEngage Manifold:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guide the leaf into the tank so the 38\" short-side spud squarely enters the manifold receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply firm downward or horizontal pressure to seat the spud and compress the gasket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecure Hold-Down Rail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower and lock the Chester overhead hold-down beam or side clamp bars across the opposite rail to lock the element bank in place and eliminate hydraulic vibration during pump startup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68168034418799,"sku":"DE-OSS4838C","price":1411.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/mermade-filter-fiberglass-commercial-pool-filter-in-operation-474-474.jpg?v=1793718890","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/mermade-48-x-38-outlet-on-short-side-chester-replacement-complete","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}