The time has finally come, your pressure gauge is 8-12 PSI above the designated starting pressure of your pool filter. This can only mean one thing, it’s time to clean your filter element. Customers often ask us how we can help in simplifying the daunting task of cleaning their filter. We know that pool maintenance isn’t the most exciting part of owning a swimming pool, but hopefully these tips and tricks will be helpful and convenient for your cleaning methods.
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Since the process of removing a filter element varies by manufacturer, it’s best to follow the instructions specific to your pool filter. If you’re unfamiliar with this process and no longer have your instruction manual, please contact us. Be sure to take notes of all parts and hardware during the disassembly process for a quick and easy reassembly.
Once your filter elements are removed, it’s time to rinse! Use a garden hose to rinse debris from between the pleats while motioning from the top of your filter to the bottom. Try to remove as much debris as possible. Flip the filter 180 degrees and, again, hose from the top down. If you’re having a difficult time removing debris of you want to ease the process a bit you can try the Filter Flosser.
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For the next step you’ll need a bucket or a large trash can that’s big enough to hold your elements. This step will help you remove sunscreen/suntan lotions, perspiration and oils. In order to do this you’ll need to soak the elements in a Filter Cleaner. Trisodium Phosphate (one cup per five gallons of water), or dishwasher detergent (one cup per five gallons of water). Be sure to soak the filter cartridge for 1-10 hours. Remember: the longer the better.
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Once your filter cartridge is done soaking, you’ll want to shake and dip the element while it’s still submerged to help loosen debris. If you still notice debris in between the pleats, you can repeat the rinsing steps. Be sure to remove all cleaning solutions and oils before proceeding.
If you see some stubborn algae still stuck on the filter cartridge, Cal-Hypo or other minerals, soak the cartridge in one part Muriatic Acid and twenty parts water (always add the acid to the water, never the water to the acid. Mixing water and acid forms hydronium ions. When these ions are highly concentrated it causes the acid to split and splash. Soak the cartridge until all the bubbling has stopped.
Finally, give the filter cartridge one final rinse to spray off the acid/water solution. When reassembling your cartridge pool filter, it doesn't hurt to apply a dollop of silicon based lubricant to the o-ring to help extend the lifespan.
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That wasn't too bad, was it? Whether you've cleaned your filter before or this is your first time, I hope you found these methods helpful. If you'd like us to assist you with your filter clean, please give us a ring for an appointment.
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Thank you for sharing a very nice information with us. Pool filter and filter cartridge are the main part of a swimming pool which helps you to keep pool water in good condition and it is your responsibility to care of them. A dirty and clogged cartridge can keep your pool water unclean and unhygienic that can cause health problems. Filter cartridge needs backwashing to get rid of dirt and for deeper cleaning you should go for another technique called soaking and scrubbing.
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