" It is not really that expensive. You just buy the filter and bowl. I
agree it is a tad over twice as much as the all metal filter element
but not a lifetime worth.
I do just use the metal one without the bowl tho. Same theory as you.
Mine is out in the open and the sun kills the plastic see through
bowl. After a while you can't see through it anymore. "


I was thinking I'd have to replace the base part and some of the plumbing/fittings.
The link provided by EarlyBird quoted a sale price of about $65.00.
Up here that would translate into around $100.00 after shipping and brokerage fees.
Don't know what they sell for locally.