| On using a cartridge filter for pool cleaning, it is very obvious that the filtering medium shall get coagulated with impurities that remain suspended in the water. As the waste piles up on its surface, people need to wash and cleanse the impurities. The initial procedure is to spray with water. Then using a degreasing agent for cleaning of the pool filter cartridge may be vital. Acid use is recommended, in case, the dirt is too hard to be removed.
Actions where several drops of undiluted acid are used to clean cartridges may be very detrimental for the filtering medium. It is always recommended to soak in a diluted solution of muriatic acids and chlorine. In such a case, the cartridge can be kept soaked overnight without the fear of its rupture. An Astral or Intex pool filters that is very active in resisting the flow of impurities through it need occasional cleaning with acids as the dirt piled up in it normally is too great to be removed with only water. In such cases, using dilute solutions of chlorine or acids is absolutely essential.
Using these new filters bring great relief to pool-users as there is no more need to backwash or refill with DE substance whenever the substances get depleted. As cleaning of filters has eased up, people are buying such cartridges and are replacing their old pool filters with new ones. The cost of such filtering mediums is kept very low and more discounts are offered on them.
In order to increase the longevity of cartridge filters, it is important that they are washed and monitored for clogs on regular intervals. The best thing is to simply throw away coagulated filtering mediums and fit in new cartridges. This saves time and pool users do not have to labor hard to keep their filters clean. |