Recent content by Beauregard

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    Replacing old cartridge filter: any thoughts on cartridge/DE hybrid?

    I think it says a lot about how drastically undersized my filter is that I can't even imagine only needing to clean it out once a year. 1 or 2 times a year to clean the cartridges doesn't sound bad at all. Love the hairnet trick too--I'll definitely try that out! Thanks, folks! Feeling much...
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    Replacing old cartridge filter: any thoughts on cartridge/DE hybrid?

    Hi all, I'm looking to replace my (very) old, undersized cartridge filter with not a cartridge filter because I'm not into the level of maintenance they require (may be biased because of the undersized one I have right now, but...). I got my local pool guy out to my place and he pushed pretty...
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    Deep-clean cartridges, but used half the soap?

    Thanks, gwegan! I guess my lazy butt should get itself to the store for more dishwasher soap :roll: And thanks for the warm welcome!
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    Deep-clean cartridges, but used half the soap?

    Hey everyone, I've been a reader since I bought a house with a pool and discovered this site while learning how to take care of it. First time posting! So I discovered the cartridge deep-clean procedure here after painstakingly tooth brushing one of my carts trying to get mineralization off of...