Cleaning Hayward Pool Filter Cartridge

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Cleaning hayward pool filter cartridge.

Step 2 submerge the dirty pool filter cartridge in the soapy water. It s a typical household and pool maintenance product. To accomplish this water is directed through the pool filter by a valve multiport vertical or other. Fill a bucket deep enough to submerge the pool filter cartridge in warm water.

Use a garden hose to rinse debris from between the pleats while motioning from the top of your filter to the bottom. If the cartridge is really really dirty soak it in filter cleaner overnight. Clean your hayward pool filter thoroughly with a commercial cleaner degreaser before submerging it in acid. Hayward pool filters trap dirt debris and algae present in your pool water.

You will need approximately 1 to 2 gallons if you re cleaning your filters in a large trash can. If you have a hayward cartridge filter regular cleaning is necessary to keep it working efficiently. Cartridge filters require disassembly and cleaning of the cartridge periodically to remove debris from the filter. Use a full stray nozzle.

Use a five gallon bucket or clean plastic trash can and make sure the cartridges are completely submerged in the water and cleaner mixture. Make sure to hose the inside of the elements as well. Muriatic acid will help clean the filter of algae iron calcium carbonate residue from calcium hypochlorite or other minerals. When spraying start at the top of the cartridge.

I am asking 300 without installation 400 with installation. Follow the manufacturer s instructions. In great condition no cracks or leaks and is clean on the inside. A pressure nozzle may be too strong and will cause unnecessary wear on the pleated folds.

I have a 36 hayward d e pro grid pool filter. De and sand filters require periodic backwashing to remove debris from the filter. Hayward offers a wide variety of pool care products and filters for home use. If the cartridge is really dirty use a filter cleaner.