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How to Clean Pool Filter Cartridges
The basic element for a sparkling clean swimming pool all the time is a pool filter. If you neglect the pools filter you will not only have dirty water but it could result in some serious illnesses to the swimmers as well. Here is how to clean the basic pool filter cartridge.
Turn the primary circuit breaker for the pool equipment off or the circuit breaker at the swimming pool as required. Ensure that doesn’t power up while you are cleaning the cartridge.
Relieve the pressure on the system by opening up the pressure relief valve on the primary filter.
Drain the water from the cartridge filter by unscrewing and removing the drain plug from the filter housing to drain the filter of the water completely. After all of the water has been drained and pressure released from the filter, carefully open up the filter housing.
Carefully take the dirty filter cartridge out of the filter housing. Using a high pressure spray nozzle on the garden hose and spray the cartridge elements thoroughly until as much of the debris and dirt as possible is gone and the water is clear. In order to obtain the best results, work from the top down and spray of the filter cartridges at a 45 degree angle.
Clean the filter housing by spraying down the filter housing in order to remove any debris or dirt. Ensure that the o ring is clean so that you can get a good tight seal after the filter is reassembled. Carefully reinstall the filter cartridges that have been cleaned in the reverse order that they were removed.
Close and secure the filter. Restart the pool equipment and keep the pressure relief valve open until after all the air has been purged from the filter. After the filter is working again, take notice of the pressure on the pressure gauge. After the pressure has gone up to 10psi, clean the cartridge filter once again.
It is important to establish and maintain a routine cleaning schedule for cartridge pool filters because this will make sure that you will have a sparkling clean swimming pool.
Choose the Pool Filter That is Right for Your Pool
Pool filters are essential to maintaining your pools crystal clear look and clean and germ free feel. Don’t allow your swimming pool to become a hotbed of germs and bacteria – which can happen with all those bodies jumping in and out all day. Pool filters keep your water from going septic and stops swimmers from getting sick as impurities are filtered out thanks to the pool filter. If you didn’t have a pool filter and you left your pool alone it would turn green and algae would start to form. Catch the germs when you can’t see them by installing a quality pool filter that will suit your pool.
There a variety of pool filters on the market so be informed before making your decision. Three popular types of pool filters include Sand Filters, DE Filters and Cartridge Filters. Below is some information on each of these types of pool filters:
Sand Filters: are very popular at the moment as they are a basic pool filter option for ensuring bacteria is being cleaned from the pool water. The way the sand pool filters work is that dirty water is pushed into the filter where it is filtered through sand. The dirty water sits on top whilst the clean water is pushed back into the pull. When the pool filter is full with dirty water it alerts the pool pump which then flushes out the dirt and grime away from your nice clean water. Most companies will sell pool filters and together.
DE Filters: DE (Diatomaceous Earth) use crushed fossil or coral like substances instead of sand. This substance is often finer than sand and DE pool filters are more complex filtering systems which is why they produce the cleanest water. The downside is that the filters need replacing more often, which makes this type of pool filter fiddlier to use.
Cartridge Filters: Cartridge pool filters are a third option for pool owners. This type of pool filter collects dirt and debris via a system of removable cartridges which can be easily removed and cleaned. They do require more manual maintenance and are suitable for smaller areas.
Remember that whatever type of pool filter you choose for your pool you need to keep it clean so that it continues to work for you and keep your pool clean and clear of nasty bugs. Regularly check the filter for any buildup of debris including leaves, dirt or hair.
Cartridge Filter Pool Pumps – No Sand
One of the decisions that you are going to have to make when selecting your pool pump is what type filtration system that you are going to pair with it. Chances are that you will end up selecting one of the pool pump filter combinations and they come either with sand or a cartridge filter in it.
Clearer Pool Water
So what are the benefits of a cartridge pool pump filter system when compared to a sand pool pump filter? The simple answer to that question is that the cartridge filter will tend to remove smaller debris from your pool water resulting in much clearer pool water.
Backflushing VS Removable Filter
Two other fundamental differences between the cartridge filter pool and the sand system is that the sand system is cleaned by backflushing, while the cartridge in the cartridge filter pool pump system has to be removed and cleaned with a garden hose.
Cant Handle Large Levels of Leaves and Debris
However; there is one shortcoming of the cartridge filter pool pump system and that is that it doesn’t handle larger levels of debris as well as the sand filter system will. If a cartridge becomes cogged with debris and left untended it can sustain damage due to the pressure from the pool pump.
The Perfect Match Up
One very popular cartridge filter system is the (Pentair Clean And Clear Filter System). This system pairs the proven reliable JWP line of pool pumps with highly effective Clean &Clear cartridge filter for the perfect match up for consistently crystal clear water.
