- Mar 29, 2009
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I am changing from a DE filter to a cartridge filter. I was reading up on them but haven't seen anything on backwashing. Do you not backwash a cartridge filter?
No you do not. You just change the filter every couple weeks. Other option is to take it out and rinse it daily and you might get an extra week of life.
While that is true of Intex filters, the cartridges for large pool filters can last for years. That's good thing because some systems use more than one, and they aren't cheap.
No, you remove them from the canister and clean them manually. Some love this method but I look at it as a downside to cartridge filters. But, if you get a big enough cartridge filter you may only have to clean it once or twice a year. Budget about an hour & a half to clean them.