Val-Pak V38-150 Commander filter lid with air reliefVal-Pak Commander Lid with Air Relief, V38-150 In stock$16899
Val-Pak V38-150 Commander filter lid with air relief
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Val-Pak Commander Lid with Air Relief, V38-150

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Quick overview

  • Air relief included The lid comes with the air relief the Commander uses to bleed the tank.
  • Commander cartridge filters The Val-Pak replacement for the American Products Commander filter lid.
  • Val-Pak V38-150 Order by the part number, since filter lids are not interchangeable between families.
  • Aftermarket replacement Val-Pak builds this as a replacement for the original lid.
  • Bleeding the tank Air relief is what lets trapped air out on startup so the filter fills properly.
  • Common failure point Lids crack around the relief and the clamp band, and a cracked lid cannot be sealed.
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Product details

The Val-Pak V38-150 is a replacement lid with air relief for American Products Commander cartridge filters. It is the part to order when the original lid is cracked, distorted or no longer seals.

Why lids fail

A filter lid spends its life under pressure, in sunlight, and gets removed and clamped down again every time the cartridge is cleaned. Over the years the plastic goes brittle, and cracks tend to start around the air relief boss or where the clamp band bears on the rim. Once the lid is cracked, no amount of tightening will hold pressure, and overtightening usually finishes it off.

Air relief

The relief is how the tank is bled. Open it on startup and leave it open until water comes out, so the tank is full of water rather than running with a pocket of trapped air. This lid comes with that relief.

Specifications
Brand Val-Pak
Manufacturer part number V38-150
Type Filter lid with air relief
Fits American Products Commander cartridge filters
Included Lid with air relief
Shipping weight 1.85 lb
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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

Which filter does this fit?
The American Products Commander cartridge filter.
Does the air relief come with it?
Yes. It is supplied as the lid with the air relief.
Is this an original part or a replacement?
Val-Pak makes replacement parts for other manufacturers, so this is a Val-Pak part for the Commander filter, not an original factory lid.
Why does my filter need an air relief?
Air gets into the tank whenever the system is opened or the water level drops. The relief lets it out so the tank fills with water instead of running on a trapped air pocket.
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