My PB said I should store my filter cartridge inside, and in a container full of water. Anyone else do this? If so, what type of container do you use (I have a large single cartridge to store, it's about 43" in height, and 12" wide)?
I'd not heard of this. Any reason given as to why it must be stored in water? Perhaps the cartridge fibers are prone to deteriorate if left in a very low humidity environment?flyboy320 said:My PB said I should store my filter cartridge inside, and in a container full of water. Anyone else do this? If so, what type of container do you use (I have a large single cartridge to store, it's about 43" in height, and 12" wide)?
If it's necessary to store the filter cartridge in water, why not just prep the water as you would the pool? Correct pH, add a bit chlorine, then check it mid-winter and correct if needed.flyboy320 said:I was thinking if it was sitting in water all winter, how would you stop the water from going bad, perhaps you have to change it out every once and a while?
MikeInTN said:I would really wonder about your PB...no, you don't store it in water. What you'll want to do is clean it really good by letting it soak overnight in a container of water mixed with dishwashing detergent (preferably one that has tri-sodium phosphate in it), then hose it off really good, let it air dry, and then store it inside. I use a tall trash can I found at Wallyworld to soak mine in. After it dries, I put it in a trash bag to keep the bugs out of it, and store it over my garage in the attic.
Here's the cleaning instructions straight from the Unicel website.
Goes to show you how easy it is to get hooked into sales talk and misinformation. I have to confess that I almost went along with this. Sounds reasonable, keep those fibers from drying out... until I read your post. All I can say now is DOH!MikeInTN said:I would really wonder about your PB...no, you don't store it in water.
Flyboy, if you're still listening to anything I have to say (and you have good reason not to!) here's what I think. You may* have to add the TSP; most dishwashing detergents (at least the ones I've seen sold in my supermarket here in California) claim to be phosphate-free.flyboy320 said:Any idea off hand what dishwashing detergent has TSP in it, or do you add the TSP to the dishwashing mixture?