How long do Hayward cartridge filters last?
Replacing Cartridges Typically, cartridge filters need to be replaced every 3 to 5 years. You can also tell your cartridge filter needs to be swapped out if you start having to clean it more often; that is, if the pressure gauge increases by 8 PSI much more often than every 6 months, you may need to replace it.
How do I know if my cartridge filter is bad?
Water Quality: Another way to determine if your filter cartridge is terminally ill, is when you notice that the water stays cloudy or green despite proper chemical balance, or that you have to run your filter longer or use more sanitizer, to achieve clean and clear pool water.
How often should I clean my cartridge pool filter?
A commonly asked question amongst our customers is, “when should we clean our pool’s filter cartridge?” Typically, we recommend that your cartridges inside your filter be cleaned every 3 months for longevity of your cartridges, as well as for better pool filtration and water flow.
How long do cartridge filters last?
Cartridge Filters Last for one to two years (even up to three if you follow our maintenance guide down below) depending on a number of variables. Today, we’re going to take a look at those variables and see how we can maximize the life of your cartridge pool filter and make it the best use out of it.
Do I need to backwash a cartridge filter?
Unlike other filtration systems, cartridge filters don’t require backwashing, which means homeowners don’t waste the water and extra energy involved in backwashing. The small size of cartridge filters allows them to be run on smaller pumps because they can run with a lower flow rate pump, which saves energy.
How often should I clean my Hayward pool filter?
How To Guides – Pools. A commonly asked question amongst our customers is, “when should we clean our pool’s filter cartridge?” Typically, we recommend that your cartridges inside your filter be cleaned every 3 months for longevity of your cartridges, as well as for better pool filtration and water flow.
Can you backwash a cartridge filter system?
Cartridge filters do not have a backwash valve, which makes the hydraulics of the system fairly simple. More importantly, cartridge filters do not require additional plumbing to remove the waste water generated from backwashing. In fact, cleaning cartridge filters is a breeze.
Do I need to backwash with a cartridge filter?