Amazing video!!!! I'm a 77 year old recent widow that needs all the "for Dummies " books lolololol I do all pool care myself since I'm on a fixed income. I've viewed about 30 cartridge cleaning videos and you are NUMBER ONE ❤Wish you lived close
I'm so glad the video was helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions on a pool subject. Chances are I've done a video on it and can give you a link to it so you don't have to "search" through a bunch of stuff to get help. And please subscribe so you can keep up to date on my videos as they come out. LASTLY, a word of encouragement: Basic pool service and maintenance is not rocket science (if it was I certainly couldn't do it) so take your time and you will be fine. Then, if you have a major pool issue you'll have the money to hire a licensed, insured and bonded pool repair person to take care of that issue for you. Hang in there
This guy is awesome !!! He literally walks you through the process and shows you all great angles how to complete this job correctly and safely. Thanks you sir
I have done this whole process twice and everytime i do it I watch your video to get confidence. It helped me a lot. Once, i payed $150 to a pool cleaner to do it. I have saved $300 now thanks to your video .. thank you very much 🙏
I am delighted to hear that. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel and share it with everyone you know who owns a pool.
The best video I have seen ! I watched so many videos unfortunately people does videos for them self no for people who really wants to understand ! this video was Absolutely helped me from start to end thank you !
New to the Pool World so I thank you sincerely for an in depth look at cleaning my filter. My pool installer gave me NO instruction on the maintenance or cleaning of any part of my pool.
Extremely well done video. Very informative. Thank you for the great level of detail. Getting ready to clean my filter for the first time and this video is a massive help. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. Today was the day I cleaned my filter cartridges. Interestingly I had 3 different cartridges and only 2 alike. I recently let my pool guy go for a no show 2 weekends in a row. Not cool. I’m not sure he even did my filters in March like he said he was....they were definitely in need of some love. I’ve never been able to maintain my pool on my own, but thanks to your videos I have the confidence to get the job done. As a widow, this is a big deal for me to have done.....I’ve been proud all day, so thank you so very much. I started to panic a little once I saw I had the nut, washer and spring closure for the belly belt....and it was getting hot out already. I had to text a friend to see if the horrible squeak I was hearing was actually okay....turns out it was I will definitely be watching all the wisdom you share with us
Oh and the drain plug was in the tightest spot, I could barely keep turning....but managed. The drain and Belly belt were what I found to be the most challenging....but now that I’ve done it, I have know doubt I can do this again. Oh one last thing, I watched the whole video this morning before attempting this and I made my own video and my system primed itself just the way you showed me, I was thrilled. It’s sometimes the little things that bring us joy, even at the roughest times in our lives. Stay blessed
@@jdu9132 I'm so happy my video was helpful. That's the reason I started my channel. I'm sorry though that you had a bad experience with your pool person. Unfortunately sometime that happens. But it sounds like you got a handle on your pool now. Way to go. And please do subscribe to and share my channel.
Great job! Saved me $90 but even more importantly made a seemingly difficult project manageable. Thanks for taking the effort to do this video. I know these can be labor intensive!
Glad it helped. For more DIY pool maintenance tips, tricks, tools, checklists, and priority access to me as your pool maintenance consultant please visit my website www.poolschooler.com
Thank you so much your video saved me for real. After treating my pool I didn’t have anyone to help me clean my filters again. Your instructions were dead on and I successfully cleaned my filters. Thank you, thank you, thank you
Extremely educational video series, thank you. Aside from offering many kudos for the invaluable information you share with us, even more credit is deserved for your camera skills. I suffer from motion sickness and so many DIY pool channels (literally) make me ill! A giant Blue Ribbon for Pool School!
Bonnie I'm so glad to hear that the videos are helpful AND that I've stopped shaking the camera so much. Way back at the beginning of my channels life I had a comment about camera wiggle and I've tried to be more steady which is sometimes hard "in the field". But I'm glad it's working. Thanks again for watching and please do share my channel with friends and family.
First pool and I like to be hands on with everything. This video is awesome! I did every step you did and my filters are looking and working great! Thanks!
That is awesome to hear. Good for you!!!!! I hope you subscribed to my channel and will share it. Something new coming out early spring, so stay tuned.
I found this one right after I left the first comment. :) I will try to clean the o ring and top & bottom filter better tomorrow and see if the leak will stop. I used the lubricant instead of the spray. I might go get one bottle at Home Depot Tomorrow. Thanks Kenny! 🙏
@@PoolSchooler I did it !!! 😁😁😁 I was so nervous when I turned on the pump 😂😂 I really cleaned everything up . Wiped every inch of that Oring and the rim on both top and bottom. I used the rubber mallet to tap the clamp too which helped. Thank you so much Kenny🙏🙏 Next I need to watch how to clean the dirt on the bottom of the pool. Feel like I have been pushing them around. Have a great Monday and week! :))
Thank you for a great video I recently purchased one of these filters. After cleaning the cartridges and putting it back together the filter was not cleaning my pool. After taking it apart again I realized I had the top manifold on wrong I did not have the top port of the manifold over the pipe in the rear. It was just dumping water back into filter with zero pressure
Thank you Kenny. You took all the fear out of having to do this myself and saved me over $100, from someone else coming to do it for me. Easy peasy. Thank you
If your pressure gauge is hard to read due to oxidation on the plastic lens as in this video, you can use a car headlight restoration kit to remove the oxidation and apply the UV protectant in these kits to the lens. It worked great for me, came out good as new, and lasted several years. This method works much better than those people using WD-40.
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Thank you for the awesome video I cleaned out my filters they were extremely dirty I noticed that the bottom manifold was cracked so I’m on my way to the pool store to see if I can replace it I just spent $700 yesterday on chlorine tablets in a brand new Phoenix Hayward pool cleaner
@@PoolSchooler I think I did - if not I will :) Here is an issue we are currently facing, and would appreciate your feedback. We soaked the cartridge filters in laundry detergent 1:5 and rinsed well (something we should probably have not done but it was recommended and so we tried it in order to clean the algae slimes and grease from the filter pleats) - So it looks like we did not rinse the filters well enough because we now have foamy spa/ pool. Lots of foam! We spent hours skimming the foams - no more mountains of foam but we still have light foam, especially when the spa or the water features are on. What should we do more? How do we get rid foams? Where we live, Algae is one of the main problems with pools due to the high temperatures. Although we use lots of pool chemicals to keep up with the heat and to slow down the constant growing algae, the filters get clogged easily ( the dirt and debris we get from the constant high wind does not help) - Our filters are only 1 year old and we have so far cleaned them 2x . Thank you for reading and any suggestion/feedback you can provide is much appreciated!
@@Astuu1 Unfortunately the foam is from the soap you used. And that soap will remain in the pool. And I think the only way to take care of that would be to change the water (wait til after summer though). Also, NEVER USE DETERGENT OR SOAP to clean your cartridges. For the reason you're experiencing now. Watch this video on algae and algaecides and why I don't use them for info on algae: ua-cam.com/video/MzGoK4Cd7tc/v-deo.html
This is spot on. I have the same system and i clean my own filters and do it exactly the same way. Those filters though are i need of replacing. I might try the spray lube its probably less mess than the standard lube i been using
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Your video is great! So appreciative that you gave so much info & went slowly with detail. Really appreciate the close-ups & explanations. I’ll review your video every time I need to clean my filters. I too had my pool guy flake out and decided to try my hand at maintaining my pool myself. So far so good. Thanks again!
Thank you so much! You are great at giving instruction, I’d say it’s a gift. I’m definitely a new fan. I am currently learning about my own pool system. You are very thorough! Now I need to figure out that handy Ratchet tool name
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Kenny, this was a good video. Lot's of good information. I just wish you would have talked about wear and how much diatomaceous earth we should use with this filter. Thanks
You should never put diatomaceous earth in a cartridge filter. This video is on cleaning a cartridge filter. I have a video on how to backwash and recharge a DE filter which tells how do you do exactly what you’re wanting. Remember you never ever want to add diatomaceous earth to a cartridge filter.
Great video! I have the single cartridge Hayward system and I find that hosing off the filer cleans the outside but not deep in the pleats. What’s your secret to cleaning these areas?
It's the nozzle I use. It gets pretty deep into the pleats and it's important to note that you really can never get the cartridges as clean as they were when new. But that nozzle gets deep enough to do the job. I got the nozzle at Lowes but you can also find them at Home Depot.
@@dvdmrrs2 Theres really no need to do that. The nozzle I use in the video gets plenty deep into the pleats and does a great job of cleaning the cartridges.
Is there any reason why an Above Ground Pool cannot use an In Ground Filter such as this one? I have a very large AG Pool and need to replace the filter. All the biggest filters are for In Ground Pools.
I can’t be too certain but my guess is… Yes… I would suggest contacting a company in your area that specializes in fiberglass pool and see what the ramifications are and how it can be done.
Make sure your o ring is clean and well lubricated and make sure there’s no cracks or breaks in the O-ring. Then also make sure that the channel on both halves of the filter canister that the O-ring goes into are completely clean, that’s typically where you’ll get a small trickle or leak. And usually that’s why too.
@@PoolSchooler I'm going to stop by lowes and get a can of that silicon spray you used and then remove the filter cover just to make sure everything looks good and see how it goes. I currently have gurgling in the pool since cleaning the filters also. I bleed the air valve and it clears up for about 10 minutes and then back to gurgling.
My gasket looks good as far as not being frayed or cut and I lubed it very well and I’m still getting leaking what should I do at that point? I’ve tried numerous times to take it apart and put it back together and it still is leaking thank you
It could be a couple things. Try taking the it apart again and clean the entire channel (both halves of the filter canister) to make sure it's free from any dirt or debris. If that's good and you lubed the gasket make sure the belly band is seated properly and tightened enough (as I describe in the video). If all that is good you may need to replace that gasket (I've had some that looked fine but were a bit flimsy and broken down in just one spot causing a leak. ALSO if you're cartridges and manifold aren't put in correctly that could cause the top half of the filter to not seat well enough and that could cause a leak as well. Try those things and see if one or more of those helps the situation.
Can a clogged & crushed screen cap cause the pressure to read high? I cleaned my filter again a week later and the only thing that was dirty was the screen cap that sits on top of the pipe.
Thanks for the Vid! I just got a C3030 filter and have to clean it out for the first time. Do you recommend soaking the cartridges in muriatic acid or any other filter cleaner to get them extra clean?
No. I do not recommend that. If you watched my video, what I do with cartridge filters in in this video is exactly what I do with all of my cartridge filters. Think about it this way, if you so cartridges in muriatic acid that muriatic acid not only dissolves dirt and sediment, but it’s also dissolving part of the fabric and the cartridges. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but it will at the very least dramatically decrease the life of those cartridges. So personally I would say do it the way I show in the video and don’t do a bunch of other stuff and add a bunch of other chemicals into the mix. My philosophy is keep it simple and keep any chemicals to a minimum.
Hello pool school! I have one question about the basket that is pretty much right next to the filter. When and how should I clean that? I think it’s blue and says “don’t remove under pressure.”
I just cleaned my Hayward cartridges filters today and they were heavily coated with algea. Is there any special treatment I should have done to make sure all of the algea was removed? I just cleaned them with the water stream you did and they seemed to rinse off the algea ok. I also used a spray on filter cartridges cleaner which seemed to help. Having filter cartridges is there any way to vacuum to waste so that they do not accumulate so much algea when you are dealing with a troublesome algea problem?
And no matter whether there’s algae on the cartridges or not, I always use the method I show in the video with the nozzle that I use. And I never use any kind of solution or chemical on the cartridges to help clean them, I have found that most of those actually shorten the life of the cartridge fabric. Think of it this way, if the chemicals used in the cleaner help dissolve dirt algae etc. then it’s probably dissolving some of the fabric of the cartridges themselves. The best way to deal with algae is to remove phosphates and keep your chlorine levels up. That along with keeping your filter media clean will keep the Algae away. I did a video on Algae and algicides and why are you don’t need them. I would highly recommend watching it.
@@PoolSchooler I saw your video on algea and algicides and I did the shock treatment and phosphate removal, I hope it worked. My inground pool now have a pebble tec surface which I am having problem controlling the algea are they known to have more algea problems then plaster surfaces?
I've only watched 2 videos and have learned so much! Thank you!! I have a question - I have watched and read other pool people saying to soak or spray to wash the cartridge (after you've sprayed it clean with the hose). I noticed you didn't. Is it necessary or just another unnecessary thing to buy? Thanks so much!
@@dvdmrrs2 I'm familiar with such products and believe they are not necessary. ALSO because they "dissolve" the dirt and build up on on the cartridges there is a very good possibility that they can also speed up the the deterioration of the cartridge fabric themselves, thus shortening their life as well. I've seen some that have used a "solution" and it has more rapidly made the cartridge fabric "pulpy" and far less permeable.
Last time I cleaned my filters I could not get the spring on the belly belt close enough. It blew! Sounded like a rifle shot top flew about 6 feet, water everywhere.Totally freaked me out. I'm about to clean them again & watched your video to remind me & I'm fearful especially after what you said here about decapitation & my last experience!! :(
If the belly band wouldn't fit around then you did something wrong with either putting the cartridges back or seating the top to the bottom. I'm glad no one was hurt. That can actually be fatal if your head is over the filter when it blows.
kimberj78az you have to remove the drain plug. If you’ve done that and it’s still not draining. Then something’s clogging that opening and you’ll have to clear it out.
I believe I mention that in this video. It does depend a bit on use and how much dust etc you get in your area. Example: In Arizona we sometimes have some pretty bad dust storm in the summer and that increases the frequency with which I have to clean a cartridge filter. BUT GENERALLY it's anywhere between 8-10 months. Your filter pressure gauge will also help. MAKE NOTE of the pressure when the cartridges are newly clean and then you can set the gauge dial to let you know when you need to clean them again. Skip to 33:09 in the video to see me explain this. Hope this helps and please subscribe to and share my channel.
Glad it was helpful. Remember, those gauges sometimes are not super accurate especially as they get older. So although it’s helpful, I wouldn’t 100% rely on it.
Quick question, when your pool filter is getting dirty or old and your running pressure is high does it have an effect on your pool"cleaner" the kind connected to a hose that scoots around the pool bottom and sides when pump is running?
ABSOLUTELY. Sounds whether you are talking about a suction side vacuum or a return side vacuum old or dirty filter media will reduce water flow (both suction and return) and reduce the efficiency of your vacuums ability to move around.
@@PoolSchooler thanks for your reply! What would be a "normal" reading on the guage with the pump running? I installed the new filters (4) of them. It reads about 10 on the guage when running as opposed to the old filters being around 17 to up to 21 or so if haven't been cleaned recently. Also is this the correct way to think about this subject: High pressure reading on guage means less suction on skimmer or less suction on my robot cleaner side. Low pressure reading on guage means water flow is less restricted thus better suction power on skimmer side/robot cleaner side . Thanks in advance!
@@alpulley4894 With new or newly cleaned cartridges the pressure usually hovers anywhere between 10 - 16 psi with suction and return valves properly opened/adjusted. When the pressure begins to hit anywhere from 24-30psi (and higher) it's probably time to clean them again. ALSO, if after cleaning the cartridges you see the pressure rise in less time (like it only takes a month or two or less for the pressure to go up) it could be an indicator that the cartridges have lived out their life span and it's time for them to be replaced.
i cleaned mine today i have the exact same system here and for some reason now when i lock the black bar i get a leak. i have taken it apart lubed up the rubber wring sat it down right yet i keep getting a leak . not sure what to do
Make sure both channels that the o'ring seats into (top and bottom of filter housing) is clean and clear of any gunk. Often it takes just a little gummed up dirt to cause a leak. You may want to also check the o'ring sometimes it may look intact but actually has a inside break and needs replacing. Check out my website poolschooler.com as well.
I'd love to see a video about how to keep the filter from leaking, which would include every cause of a leak. No matter what I try, mine profusely leaks. I check the ring for tears or holes. I lubricate the ring. I tighten the clamp. Nothing works.
@@tomrobertson6747 Hmmm.. So if you are sure the o' ring is clean, un broken and lubricated (use Magic Lube or 820 Lube), and the channel it fits into is clean (really clean) and you have the "belly band" on correctly and tight enough, then it's possible your actual filter casing is either warped or cracked somewhere. BUT try thoroughly cleaning the channel the o'ring seats in (on both parts of the filter) and see if that helps.
@@jillwhitesides741 you mean on top of the filter? And chances are either the pressure release valve is bad or the O-ring around where it screws in is bad. You might need to replace one or both of those.
Great point. thanks for commenting. Sometimes the bands are broken up and it's hard to read. Also some of the cartridges do have a "Up" on one end of the cartridge to help as well. 👍
Hi, I recently got my jacuzzi cartridge filter replaced because it was cracked and I went ahead and replaced the 4 cartridges also. It’s been about 2 months since this happened and now I’ve noticed that every time I add my shock (Zappit 73 from Leslies)the pressure jumps and stays high until I clean the filters again. I’m not sure if it’s the filters that need to be replaced again or I need to try a different brand of shock...thanks
Not sure why you're having to shock your jacuzzi so often. You should be using 1" bromine tablets in a floater to maintain your sanitizer (chlorine) levels in the spa. It's possible all the minerals in the shock you're using are gumming up the filters. BUT again, I must reiterate that you shouldn't be having to shock your spa if you're maintaining the chemistry correctly. Use bromine and toss the shock.
It’s actually a Jacuzzi brand filter... I have a 30k gallon pool with a spa and ever since Leslies switched to the Zappit 73 granulated shock I have had to clean my filters every 2 weeks...I tried to let the shock sit in a bucket for a few hours to let the granules dissolve and as soon as I put it in the pool the pressure jumps.
Every week after I get the water tested I usually have to add 5-6 lbs of shock, Phosfree, Alkalinity, and muriatic acid... I moved into this house 2 years ago and I’ve had nothing but problems, When it cools down I’m thinking of draining the pool and starting with fresh water. Thanks for the quick responses
@@uclanutt That COULD be a good idea. Test your CYA levels first. If they're low OR high it would explain why your pool won't hold chlorine. BUT if they're low you just need to add some CYA (no need to drain and refill your pool). ONLY if they're high should you drain and refill your pool. Check out my video on CYA. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/_z55SBsjadw/v-deo.html Let me know if this helps.
There could be several reasons. You have to make sure the filter has filled up. Just because the pump has primed doesn't mean the filter has filled up with water (if you took it apart to clean). The air will come out of the top pressure release valve on top of the filter if you have it opened then give it some time with the pump running until water does spray out. That should do it.
Amazing video!!!! I'm a 77 year old recent widow that needs all the "for Dummies " books lolololol
I do all pool care myself since I'm on a fixed income. I've viewed about 30 cartridge cleaning videos and you are NUMBER ONE ❤Wish you lived close
I'm so glad the video was helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions on a pool subject. Chances are I've done a video on it and can give you a link to it so you don't have to "search" through a bunch of stuff to get help. And please subscribe so you can keep up to date on my videos as they come out.
LASTLY, a word of encouragement: Basic pool service and maintenance is not rocket science (if it was I certainly couldn't do it) so take your time and you will be fine. Then, if you have a major pool issue you'll have the money to hire a licensed, insured and bonded pool repair person to take care of that issue for you. Hang in there
This guy is awesome !!! He literally walks you through the process and shows you all great angles how to complete this job correctly and safely. Thanks you sir
@@mikenice-g5s thank you for watching and thank you for your kind comments. I really appreciate it.
Saved me $200. Was super nervous to do this myself, but now it's done! And no one died!
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Outstanding video. Very thorough, with emphasis on procedure and most importantly, SAFETY!
Well done. Thank you
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Super detailed. The best video on how to clean a cartridge pool filter.
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I have done this whole process twice and everytime i do it I watch your video to get confidence. It helped me a lot. Once, i payed $150 to a pool cleaner to do it. I have saved $300 now thanks to your video .. thank you very much 🙏
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The best video I have seen ! I watched so many videos unfortunately people does videos for them self no for people who really wants to understand ! this video was Absolutely helped me from start to end thank you !
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@@PoolSchooler for sure I did subscribe your channel . Thanks
New to the Pool World so I thank you sincerely for an in depth look at cleaning my filter. My pool installer gave me NO instruction on the maintenance or cleaning of any part of my pool.
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Best video ever. Extremely easy. First time I had to change out filters. Extremely easy to understand
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Thank you the video was immensely helpful. I paid $100 last year for this service; it looked scary but the step by step instructions made it easy!
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Extremely well done video. Very informative. Thank you for the great level of detail. Getting ready to clean my filter for the first time and this video is a massive help. Thanks!
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Thank you so much for this video. Today was the day I cleaned my filter cartridges. Interestingly I had 3 different cartridges and only 2 alike. I recently let my pool guy go for a no show 2 weekends in a row. Not cool. I’m not sure he even did my filters in March like he said he was....they were definitely in need of some love. I’ve never been able to maintain my pool on my own, but thanks to your videos I have the confidence to get the job done. As a widow, this is a big deal for me to have done.....I’ve been proud all day, so thank you so very much. I started to panic a little once I saw I had the nut, washer and spring closure for the belly belt....and it was getting hot out already. I had to text a friend to see if the horrible squeak I was hearing was actually okay....turns out it was
I will definitely be watching all the wisdom you share with us
Oh and the drain plug was in the tightest spot, I could barely keep turning....but managed. The drain and Belly belt were what I found to be the most challenging....but now that I’ve done it, I have know doubt I can do this again. Oh one last thing, I watched the whole video this morning before attempting this and I made my own video and my system primed itself just the way you showed me, I was thrilled. It’s sometimes the little things that bring us joy, even at the roughest times in our lives. Stay blessed
@@jdu9132 I'm so happy my video was helpful. That's the reason I started my channel. I'm sorry though that you had a bad experience with your pool person. Unfortunately sometime that happens. But it sounds like you got a handle on your pool now. Way to go. And please do subscribe to and share my channel.
Great job! Saved me $90 but even more importantly made a seemingly difficult project manageable. Thanks for taking the effort to do this video. I know these can be labor intensive!
Glad it helped. For more DIY pool maintenance tips, tricks, tools, checklists, and priority access to me as your pool maintenance consultant please visit my website www.poolschooler.com
As a new pool owner I was really nervous about cleaning the filters myself, but this video made it so easy. Thank you.
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thanks for taking the time to create this video. well done, lots of questions answered.
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Thank you so much your video saved me for real. After treating my pool I didn’t have anyone to help me clean my filters again. Your instructions were dead on and I successfully cleaned my filters. Thank you, thank you, thank you
Thats so great to hear!!! Thanks for the comment and I'm so glad the video helped.
We cleaned ours yesterday this was unbelievably helpful. Our filter has eight cartridges, a lot of work ! Thanks for the guidance 🏆
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Wow! Which model do you have? I'd love to see pictures of a filter with 8 cartridges. Must be massive
Extremely educational video series, thank you. Aside from offering many kudos for the invaluable information you share with us, even more credit is deserved for your camera skills. I suffer from motion sickness and so many DIY pool channels (literally) make me ill!
A giant Blue Ribbon for Pool School!
Bonnie I'm so glad to hear that the videos are helpful AND that I've stopped shaking the camera so much. Way back at the beginning of my channels life I had a comment about camera wiggle and I've tried to be more steady which is sometimes hard "in the field". But I'm glad it's working. Thanks again for watching and please do share my channel with friends and family.
First pool and I like to be hands on with everything. This video is awesome! I did every step you did and my filters are looking and working great! Thanks!
That is awesome to hear. Good for you!!!!! I hope you subscribed to my channel and will share it. Something new coming out early spring, so stay tuned.
I found this one right after I left the first comment. :) I will try to clean the o ring and top & bottom filter better tomorrow and see if the leak will stop. I used the lubricant instead of the spray. I might go get one bottle at Home Depot Tomorrow. Thanks Kenny! 🙏
Keep me posted.
@@PoolSchooler I did it !!! 😁😁😁 I was so nervous when I turned on the pump 😂😂 I really cleaned everything up . Wiped every inch of that Oring and the rim on both top and bottom. I used the rubber mallet to tap the clamp too which helped. Thank you so much Kenny🙏🙏
Next I need to watch how to clean the dirt on the bottom of the pool. Feel like I have been pushing them around. Have a great Monday and week! :))
@@ql9366 Awesome!!! Way to go!!!!
@@PoolSchooler thank you !! Your videos are the best ! 😁👍
Second year cleaning my Hayward. Thanks again, its running like gem!!!
Glad to hear it.
Thanks I used this video today at work. Did an identical one.
Thank you for a great video
I recently purchased one of these filters. After cleaning the cartridges and putting it back together the filter was not cleaning my pool. After taking it apart again I realized I had the top manifold on wrong I did not have the top port of the manifold over the pipe in the rear. It was just dumping water back into filter with zero pressure
best video I have seen. organized, detailed, clear and accurate.
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Wow, excellent instructions. I was scared shitless to do it myself. But now it's done and I'm able to clean my filters from now. Thanks man
You're welcome. Way to go.
Thank you Kenny. You took all the fear out of having to do this myself and saved me over $100, from someone else coming to do it for me. Easy peasy. Thank you
Way to go Bill!!! I'm delighted to hear this. It's exactly why I started this channel. Thanks again and please share the channel with your friends.
multiply that $100 per month for the year and you've saved $1,200 for the year!! Woot Woot!!!👍👍👍👍
If your pressure gauge is hard to read due to oxidation on the plastic lens as in this video, you can use a car headlight restoration kit to remove the oxidation and apply the UV protectant in these kits to the lens. It worked great for me, came out good as new, and lasted several years. This method works much better than those people using WD-40.
Thanks for the suggestion. Much appreciated. 👍
This is pretty much a perfect video! Thank you for making it. Cleaned mine yesterday with no problems thanks to you!
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Wow!!! Absolutely great... Thank you so much. This is well done. It is very complete and full of detail.
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Thank you for the awesome video I cleaned out my filters they were extremely dirty I noticed that the bottom manifold was cracked so I’m on my way to the pool store to see if I can replace it I just spent $700 yesterday on chlorine tablets in a brand new Phoenix Hayward pool cleaner
Thank you so much for this. I have the Hayward system and this was very helpful, very thorough!
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Here is an issue we are currently facing, and would appreciate your feedback.
We soaked the cartridge filters in laundry detergent 1:5 and rinsed well (something we should probably have not done but it was recommended and so we tried it in order to clean the algae slimes and grease from the filter pleats) - So it looks like we did not rinse the filters well enough because we now have foamy spa/ pool. Lots of foam! We spent hours skimming the foams - no more mountains of foam but we still have light foam, especially when the spa or the water features are on. What should we do more? How do we get rid foams?
Where we live, Algae is one of the main problems with pools due to the high temperatures. Although we use lots of pool chemicals to keep up with the heat and to slow down the constant growing algae, the filters get clogged easily ( the dirt and debris we get from the constant high wind does not help) - Our filters are only 1 year old and we have so far cleaned them 2x .
Thank you for reading and any suggestion/feedback you can provide is much appreciated!
@@Astuu1 Unfortunately the foam is from the soap you used. And that soap will remain in the pool. And I think the only way to take care of that would be to change the water (wait til after summer though). Also, NEVER USE DETERGENT OR SOAP to clean your cartridges. For the reason you're experiencing now. Watch this video on algae and algaecides and why I don't use them for info on algae: ua-cam.com/video/MzGoK4Cd7tc/v-deo.html
@@PoolSchooler Will do, thanks again!
This is spot on. I have the same system and i clean my own filters and do it exactly the same way. Those filters though are i need of replacing. I might try the spray lube its probably less mess than the standard lube i been using
Thank you so much!!!!
Seriously, your video is amazing and perfectly walked through every step by step.
I followed your instruction and totally DIY’d it!!! Thank you!!!
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Thank you very much love from East Coast Canada 🇨🇦
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Thank you for such a detailed video. Feel like I got quite the education. Much appreciated!!
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Your video is great! So appreciative that you gave so much info & went slowly with detail. Really appreciate the close-ups & explanations. I’ll review your video every time I need to clean my filters. I too had my pool guy flake out and decided to try my hand at maintaining my pool myself. So far so good. Thanks again!
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Thank you so much! You are great at giving instruction, I’d say it’s a gift. I’m definitely a new fan. I am currently learning about my own pool system. You are very thorough! Now I need to figure out that handy Ratchet tool name
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Great video thank you for the tips. Question, what kind of fencing is that around the pool pump area?
Its some plastic fencing they got from a Home Depot. They have stakes you put in the ground and then the plastic fencing panels set on them.
Thanks for the video was easy to follow your instructions. Best one i’ve seen on this topic!
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Thank you very much for this video. Very informative and a great help for my first time cleaning my Hayward filter.
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This is incredible thank you so much! Incredibly comprehensive!!
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Kenny, great job. Awesome video
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Very well done, love that you explain step by step. Thank you !
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Excellent video. Nobody could explain better than this.
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This video was extremely helpful. Thank you very much!
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Thanks for this video! It was amazing and thorough. Thank you so much for your step by step instruction.
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Kenny, this was a good video. Lot's of good information. I just wish you would have talked about wear and how much diatomaceous earth we should use with this filter. Thanks
You should never put diatomaceous earth in a cartridge filter. This video is on cleaning a cartridge filter. I have a video on how to backwash and recharge a DE filter which tells how do you do exactly what you’re wanting. Remember you never ever want to add diatomaceous earth to a cartridge filter.
Great video! I have the single cartridge Hayward system and I find that hosing off the filer cleans the outside but not deep in the pleats. What’s your secret to cleaning these areas?
It's the nozzle I use. It gets pretty deep into the pleats and it's important to note that you really can never get the cartridges as clean as they were when new. But that nozzle gets deep enough to do the job. I got the nozzle at Lowes but you can also find them at Home Depot.
You could sit and open each pleat while spraying or get a pleat tool. You still won't get it 100% clean though.
@@dvdmrrs2 Theres really no need to do that. The nozzle I use in the video gets plenty deep into the pleats and does a great job of cleaning the cartridges.
Great video, explanations, and thanks for the warnings, all great points!
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That pool filter explosion rivals the pool drain disembowelment and scalding water from a deprived pump as most brutal ways the pool can wreak doom.
Is there any reason why an Above Ground Pool cannot use an In Ground Filter such as this one? I have a very large AG Pool and need to replace the filter. All the biggest filters are for In Ground Pools.
Wonderful educational video! And, thanks so much for your valuable help.
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is there some paint or solution we can coat it with after the fiberglass has been exposed?
I can’t be too certain but my guess is… Yes… I would suggest contacting a company in your area that specializes in fiberglass pool and see what the ramifications are and how it can be done.
Thanks for the tutorial & tips!
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very thorough instructions, thanks for posting this video
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I end up with a little trickly leak every time. I think my pressure gauge is broken also. Thanks for the video.
Make sure your o ring is clean and well lubricated and make sure there’s no cracks or breaks in the O-ring. Then also make sure that the channel on both halves of the filter canister that the O-ring goes into are completely clean, that’s typically where you’ll get a small trickle or leak. And usually that’s why too.
@@PoolSchooler I'm going to stop by lowes and get a can of that silicon spray you used and then remove the filter cover just to make sure everything looks good and see how it goes. I currently have gurgling in the pool since cleaning the filters also. I bleed the air valve and it clears up for about 10 minutes and then back to gurgling.
@@patrickacox Hmm yup it definitely sounds like air is getting in there somehow. Double check your pump lid too.
My gasket looks good as far as not being frayed or cut and I lubed it very well and I’m still getting leaking what should I do at that point? I’ve tried numerous times to take it apart and put it back together and it still is leaking thank you
It could be a couple things. Try taking the it apart again and clean the entire channel (both halves of the filter canister) to make sure it's free from any dirt or debris. If that's good and you lubed the gasket make sure the belly band is seated properly and tightened enough (as I describe in the video). If all that is good you may need to replace that gasket (I've had some that looked fine but were a bit flimsy and broken down in just one spot causing a leak. ALSO if you're cartridges and manifold aren't put in correctly that could cause the top half of the filter to not seat well enough and that could cause a leak as well.
Try those things and see if one or more of those helps the situation.
@@PoolSchooler Thank you. I’ll try again tomorrow
@@louispick2668 keep me posted
Loved your tutorial!
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This was so helpful! Thank you!
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This video was so helpful, made cleaning my filter a breeze
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Great video Kenny - very helpful - thank you!!!!
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Great demo sir, much appreciated.
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Can a clogged & crushed screen cap cause the pressure to read high? I cleaned my filter again a week later and the only thing that was dirty was the screen cap that sits on top of the pipe.
Plus I replaced the gauge very recently
Typically, that shouldn’t be enough to raise the pressure.
Thanks for the Vid! I just got a C3030 filter and have to clean it out for the first time. Do you recommend soaking the cartridges in muriatic acid or any other filter cleaner to get them extra clean?
No. I do not recommend that. If you watched my video, what I do with cartridge filters in in this video is exactly what I do with all of my cartridge filters. Think about it this way, if you so cartridges in muriatic acid that muriatic acid not only dissolves dirt and sediment, but it’s also dissolving part of the fabric and the cartridges. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but it will at the very least dramatically decrease the life of those cartridges. So personally I would say do it the way I show in the video and don’t do a bunch of other stuff and add a bunch of other chemicals into the mix. My philosophy is keep it simple and keep any chemicals to a minimum.
Thanks! saved me a bunch of cash. The decapitation warning was kinda freakin me out though especially since my pump is down the hill.
Sorry about the "warning".
Hello pool school! I have one question about the basket that is pretty much right next to the filter. When and how should I clean that? I think it’s blue and says “don’t remove under pressure.”
That's your pump basket. This video will tell you how to safely and properly empty it: ua-cam.com/video/sHfHfgpEeto/v-deo.html
Thanks for all the detail information. Much appreciated.
Whats better? Hayward swimclear c4030 Cartridge filter or a Pentair TR100 sand filter? Have the opportunity to put either in for the same price.
In my opinion both are equally good. I have clients who have both and I've found they both do a good job. So it's really aesthetics at that point.
I just cleaned my Hayward cartridges filters today and they were heavily coated with algea. Is there any special treatment I should have done to make sure all of the algea was removed? I just cleaned them with the water stream you did and they seemed to rinse off the algea ok. I also used a spray on filter cartridges cleaner which seemed to help. Having filter cartridges is there any way to vacuum to waste so that they do not accumulate so much algea when you are dealing with a troublesome algea problem?
And no matter whether there’s algae on the cartridges or not, I always use the method I show in the video with the nozzle that I use. And I never use any kind of solution or chemical on the cartridges to help clean them, I have found that most of those actually shorten the life of the cartridge fabric. Think of it this way, if the chemicals used in the cleaner help dissolve dirt algae etc. then it’s probably dissolving some of the fabric of the cartridges themselves. The best way to deal with algae is to remove phosphates and keep your chlorine levels up. That along with keeping your filter media clean will keep the Algae away. I did a video on Algae and algicides and why are you don’t need them. I would highly recommend watching it.
@@PoolSchooler I saw your video on algea and algicides and I did the shock treatment and phosphate removal, I hope it worked. My inground pool now have a pebble tec surface which I am having problem controlling the algea are they known to have more algea problems then plaster surfaces?
Great Video.... First time we cleaned our Haywood filter & it was Eazy Breazy 'Thanks to your Video!' YEAH~ :-}
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I've only watched 2 videos and have learned so much! Thank you!! I have a question - I have watched and read other pool people saying to soak or spray to wash the cartridge (after you've sprayed it clean with the hose). I noticed you didn't. Is it necessary or just another unnecessary thing to buy? Thanks so much!
Not necessary.
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There is a filter cleaner that in the past I soaked them in, but then you got to rinse them thoroughly. It is a longer process.
@@dvdmrrs2 I'm familiar with such products and believe they are not necessary. ALSO because they "dissolve" the dirt and build up on on the cartridges there is a very good possibility that they can also speed up the the deterioration of the cartridge fabric themselves, thus shortening their life as well. I've seen some that have used a "solution" and it has more rapidly made the cartridge fabric "pulpy" and far less permeable.
An amazing instructional video.
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Last time I cleaned my filters I could not get the spring on the belly belt close enough. It blew! Sounded like a rifle shot top flew about 6 feet, water everywhere.Totally freaked me out. I'm about to clean them again & watched your video to remind me & I'm fearful especially after what you said here about decapitation & my last experience!! :(
If the belly band wouldn't fit around then you did something wrong with either putting the cartridges back or seating the top to the bottom. I'm glad no one was hurt. That can actually be fatal if your head is over the filter when it blows.
What do you do if after you remove the cartridges the water doesn’t drain out of the tank?
kimberj78az you have to remove the drain plug. If you’ve done that and it’s still not draining. Then something’s clogging that opening and you’ll have to clear it out.
How often do you lubricate the rim? Is it every time you do a “filter/cartridge cleaning”?
I recommend lubricating it every time you clean the cartridges and if you replace them as well.
How often should I clean the filters ? Months ?
I believe I mention that in this video. It does depend a bit on use and how much dust etc you get in your area. Example: In Arizona we sometimes have some pretty bad dust storm in the summer and that increases the frequency with which I have to clean a cartridge filter. BUT GENERALLY it's anywhere between 8-10 months.
Your filter pressure gauge will also help. MAKE NOTE of the pressure when the cartridges are newly clean and then you can set the gauge dial to let you know when you need to clean them again. Skip to 33:09 in the video to see me explain this.
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@@PoolSchooler thank you, I cleaned my filters out successfully and your video was tops! I'm in Gilbert Az gotta love those haboobs! Thanks
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Thanks. This video is extremely helpful. 👍🏽😀
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Thank you so much for this video. Just knowing what that green and red arrow on the gauge is was huge, lol.
Glad it was helpful. Remember, those gauges sometimes are not super accurate especially as they get older. So although it’s helpful, I wouldn’t 100% rely on it.
Quick question, when your pool filter is getting dirty or old and your running pressure is high does it have an effect on your pool"cleaner" the kind connected to a hose that scoots around the pool bottom and sides when pump is running?
ABSOLUTELY. Sounds whether you are talking about a suction side vacuum or a return side vacuum old or dirty filter media will reduce water flow (both suction and return) and reduce the efficiency of your vacuums ability to move around.
@@PoolSchooler thanks for your reply!
What would be a "normal" reading on the guage with the pump running? I installed the new filters (4) of them. It reads about 10 on the guage when running as opposed to the old filters being around 17 to up to 21 or so if haven't been cleaned recently.
Also is this the correct way to think about this subject:
High pressure reading on guage means less suction on skimmer or less suction on my robot cleaner side. Low pressure reading on guage means water flow is less restricted thus better suction power on skimmer side/robot cleaner side .
Thanks in advance!
@@alpulley4894 With new or newly cleaned cartridges the pressure usually hovers anywhere between 10 - 16 psi with suction and return valves properly opened/adjusted. When the pressure begins to hit anywhere from 24-30psi (and higher) it's probably time to clean them again. ALSO, if after cleaning the cartridges you see the pressure rise in less time (like it only takes a month or two or less for the pressure to go up) it could be an indicator that the cartridges have lived out their life span and it's time for them to be replaced.
@@PoolSchooler thanks so much
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Thank you great video saved me time and money
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Great vídeo and thanks for the information step by step..👍
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Best video ever for this
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i cleaned mine today i have the exact same system here and for some reason now when i lock the black bar i get a leak. i have taken it apart lubed up the rubber wring sat it down right yet i keep getting a leak . not sure what to do
Make sure both channels that the o'ring seats into (top and bottom of filter housing) is clean and clear of any gunk. Often it takes just a little gummed up dirt to cause a leak. You may want to also check the o'ring sometimes it may look intact but actually has a inside break and needs replacing. Check out my website poolschooler.com as well.
@@PoolSchooler you're the best I'm gonna join that class and start doing my own pool care
@@ironllama that’s awesome. Way to go.
How often should a cartridge/filters be clean?
Generally every 6-10 months. Depending on how much dust, wind, vegetation you have around your pool.
I'd love to see a video about how to keep the filter from leaking, which would include every cause of a leak. No matter what I try, mine profusely leaks. I check the ring for tears or holes. I lubricate the ring. I tighten the clamp. Nothing works.
Where is the leak coming from?
@@PoolSchooler It's coming from where the top of the filter attaches to the bottom, near the ring, in several places.
@@tomrobertson6747 Hmmm.. So if you are sure the o' ring is clean, un broken and lubricated (use Magic Lube or 820 Lube), and the channel it fits into is clean (really clean) and you have the "belly band" on correctly and tight enough, then it's possible your actual filter casing is either warped or cracked somewhere.
BUT try thoroughly cleaning the channel the o'ring seats in (on both parts of the filter) and see if that helps.
@@PoolSchooler I tried cleaning it better. That just made it worse. I'm leaning toward something being cracked or warped.
@@tomrobertson6747 Very possible.
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what if i see leaking - small amount around pressure valve once done
@@jillwhitesides741 you mean on top of the filter? And chances are either the pressure release valve is bad or the O-ring around where it screws in is bad. You might need to replace one or both of those.
Awesome information! Thanks!!
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Another way to know what is UP. The printing on the straps around the filter.
Great point. thanks for commenting. Sometimes the bands are broken up and it's hard to read. Also some of the cartridges do have a "Up" on one end of the cartridge to help as well. 👍
It's a great video. you just forgot to finish with adding the diatomaceous earth to the pool and how much. Thanks.
You don't add Diatomaceous Earth to a cartridge filter. Only a DE filter. This is a cartridge filter and you NEVER ADD DE TO A CARTRIDGE FILTER.
Hi. Did you have to put DE back into the filters?
If you have a cartridge filter you NEVER should put DE in it.
If you have a DE filter then check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/2lQX2xtG7FE/v-deo.html
Hi, I recently got my jacuzzi cartridge filter replaced because it was cracked and I went ahead and replaced the 4 cartridges also. It’s been about 2 months since this happened and now I’ve noticed that every time I add my shock (Zappit 73 from Leslies)the pressure jumps and stays high until I clean the filters again. I’m not sure if it’s the filters that need to be replaced again or I need to try a different brand of shock...thanks
Not sure why you're having to shock your jacuzzi so often. You should be using 1" bromine tablets in a floater to maintain your sanitizer (chlorine) levels in the spa. It's possible all the minerals in the shock you're using are gumming up the filters. BUT again, I must reiterate that you shouldn't be having to shock your spa if you're maintaining the chemistry correctly. Use bromine and toss the shock.
It’s actually a Jacuzzi brand filter... I have a 30k gallon pool with a spa and ever since Leslies switched to the Zappit 73 granulated shock I have had to clean my filters every 2 weeks...I tried to let the shock sit in a bucket for a few hours to let the granules dissolve and as soon as I put it in the pool the pressure jumps.
@@uclanutt Ah ok. BUT still. I'm not sure why you're having to use shock so often. If you're pool chemistry is correct you shouldn't have to shock it.
Every week after I get the water tested I usually have to add 5-6 lbs of shock, Phosfree, Alkalinity, and muriatic acid... I moved into this house 2 years ago and I’ve had nothing but problems, When it cools down I’m thinking of draining the pool and starting with fresh water. Thanks for the quick responses
@@uclanutt That COULD be a good idea. Test your CYA levels first. If they're low OR high it would explain why your pool won't hold chlorine. BUT if they're low you just need to add some CYA (no need to drain and refill your pool). ONLY if they're high should you drain and refill your pool. Check out my video on CYA. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/_z55SBsjadw/v-deo.html
Let me know if this helps.
totally awesome video, really appreciate it. going to give this a try in the morning. thanks for the confidence, man. (PS - love the channellocks!)
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I usually flip the cartridges and wash the bottom off so the debris does not build up at the bottom of the cartridge.
I've done both either way is fine.
Just did mine today for the first time. It was so simple, THANKS!
Fantastic!
What if the water don't shoot out when primed
There could be several reasons. You have to make sure the filter has filled up. Just because the pump has primed doesn't mean the filter has filled up with water (if you took it apart to clean). The air will come out of the top pressure release valve on top of the filter if you have it opened then give it some time with the pump running until water does spray out. That should do it.
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Great video, learned a lot, thanx!!!
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