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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Cartridge Filter
Imagine your pool’s cartridge filter as the diligent gatekeeper of your pool’s cleanliness. Much like how a vigilant janitor keeps a building sparkling, your filter tirelessly traps debris and grime, ensuring every swim is a pleasure. But, like any hard worker, your filter needs a break – a good cleaning to keep it in peak condition. Think of it as emptying a garbage can; once it’s full, it needs to be emptied or replaced. Let’s dive into this guide and learn the steps to refresh your cartridge filter and restore your pool’s sparkle with The Great Escape’s expert tips.
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Three Key Takeaways:
1. Know the Signs: Be aware of the telltale signal that your cartridge filter needs cleaning - weak water pressure from the return.
2. Proper Preparation: Before you start, make sure to halt the water flow to avoid any messy surprises.
3. Deep Clean Option: For a profoundly dirty filter, a special cleaning solution like WATER TRENDS Filter Wash can work wonders.
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Preparation: Turn shut off valves to stop water flow from both the skimmer and return sides. If you don't have shut off valves, use a Haywood 1022 black cap or rags to stop the water from pouring out.
2. Drain the Filter: Unscrew the black cap at the bottom of the filter using your hands or a flathead screwdriver to drain trapped water.
3. Open the Filter: Push in the tabs under the handles on each side of the black ring and turn until the top of the filter loosens from the bottom.
4. Remove and Clean the Cartridge: Lift and slide the cartridge out of the holder and spray it with a garden hose at medium to high pressure. For a deeper clean, apply WATER TRENDS Filter Wash and let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse.
5. Reassemble: Place the cleaned cartridge back into the filter housing with the embossed side facing upwards and center it. Replace and secure the filter top, aligning it with the bottom half.
