Cleaned filters left standing in sunlight for months

[charsand]

I have left my cleaned filters standing in sunlight for a few months. Is it necessary to soak them in anything? Could any algae still be alive in the filter? The filters are basically all white again and I wanted to change out the ones currently in use. In the past I have soaked in dish detergent before reinstalling them. I just don't fell like doing this right now, too much other stuff going on.
Thanks
Charlie

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Charlie, I don't think algae would be a problem at this point. What may be a problem is if the UV rays may have weakened the filter fabric in any way?

Give'em a try! If they are damaged you'll see signs of it soon enough with debris coming back into the pool or something.

Maddie

 

[charsand]

Thanks.....I will give it a try later this week....

Charlie

 

[pooldv]

Agreed, algae wont be a problem. I would be more concerned about UV breaking down the materials of the filter.