We carry the finest
quality replacement cartridges and
grids for your filter. All of our filter cartridges comply with
the OEM specifications. To ensure you receive the highest quality
filter, we carry Unicel
and Filbur brands who use the finest products
and the most innovative technology to build your filters. Their filters
are made using Reemay spunbound polyester, the name most recognized in
filter media. We also carry a complete line of Sta-Rite and
Jacuzzi replacement cartridges.
REPLACING
A CARTRIDGE FILTER
Q. How can
I tell when a cartridge filter element needs to be replaced?
A. With no
moving parts or electrical switches to fail, cartridge elements do not
have a defined termination point. Instead the fine interstices of the
media matrix gradually plug up over time. In a typical spa, the culprit
that plugs the media is perspiration and body oils combined with soaps,
chemicals and very fine particulate. In a swimming pool, the loading is
primarily debris along with sun tan lotions and organic matter such as
algae.
Assuming the
filter is properly maintained and correctly sized to the pump,
determining when the cartridge is exhausted depends primarily on three
factors: 1) Shorter cycle time between cleanings; 2) Low water flow rate
and high differential pressure; and 3) Catastrophic failure such as a
tear in the media or center core collapse. All three are dependent upon
proper pool or spa water chemistry and following a routine maintenance
schedule. Homeowners should be reminded that filter elements are plastic
and should be handled and maintained accordingly.
To maximize the
life of a cartridge I suggest:
• Clean
the elements per cleaning instructions.
• Never
use a stiff brush to scrub the media.
• Maintain
pool or spa water chemistry in proper balance.
•
Do not allow the differential pressure to go over 8 psi between
cleanings.
•
Alternate two sets of cartridges when cleaning.
• Use
an enzyme treatment to break down oils. |
