cleaning cartridge filter, how often?

NaCLTPool

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Feb 16, 2024
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Charlotte, NC
Pool Size
9336
Surface
Fiberglass
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Jandy Aquapure 1400
By the recommendations I’ve seen on TFP on how often to clean the filter, my cartridge filter is definitely due for a cleaning, however the pressure gauge is still reading 10 PSI when the pump is at 2500 RPM.

If my water is clear and pressure looks fine, should I wait until it rises or go ahead and clean it now?
 
Run the pump full speed, or 3000 on a VSP. Note filter pressure. When pressure rises 25% above clean, clean them again. What was your clean filter pressure?
340sqft on a 9000 gallon pool may well go the season without cleaning. We have some 30K pools on 420s can go the season (where you close the pool), or twice a year for those that stay open.

A lot depends on environmental conditions, dust, dirt, pollen, robot/no robot, trees/no trees, skimmer socks etc. <-- @NaCLTPool
 
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