I noticed that there are several choices for replacement cartridge filter elements (pleatco, unicell,filber,etc.) Does anyone have any info as to which brand (if any) use the lowest micron rating? Does any manufacturer have anything down around the 5 micron rating?
Cartridge filter element question
- Thread starter echo
- Start date
- May 3, 2007
- 16,950
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I have heard of many issues with Pleatco. The fabric is not the same quality as Unicell or Filber. But I don't think any will filter down to 5 micron. Why is that important to you?
It's not "important" but given the choice of 15 micron element vs 5 micron I would try the 5 micron. I think it would be nice to achieve filtration levels close to DE without the hassle of DE
- May 3, 2007
- 16,950
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
It don't think it is possible with a cartridge. Plus the human eye can't see much below 100 microns so I don't see the point.
For anyone interested, I did find that hayward carries various rated filter elements. https://www.haywardflowcontrol.com/...dges_10202_10053_2014346_-1_11514_11503_C.htm
Thanks echo, that's interesting. I didn't realize that they sold pool cartridges in micron ratings.
Tom
Tom
Another option to increasing the filter capability of a cartridge is to add some synthetic DE (cellusose fiber), to a cartridge filter, I've done it in the past and it's worked well. It comes off when you clean/rinse the filter out.
Can you elaborate on how this is done? I am interested ... aside from opening day my water has looked great. and I have time to tinker around I would like to try and polish the water further.
- May 3, 2007
- 16,950
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
- May 3, 2007
- 16,950
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Those cartridges are not for standard pool filters so I don't think they would work for a SwimClear. They are for the CFLV filter:
https://www.haywardflowcontrol.com/ctg/Cartridge-Filters_10202_10053_-1_11514_11503_C.htm
add cellulose (such as fiber clear) to the skimmer, you don't need to add all that much, maybe enough to raise the PSI 1 on the filter or I think the instructions state add one Fiber Clear cup at a time to the skimmer per the instructions.
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