the pvc lines on this system was my first reason why i watched the entire video, pride in the fittings , all angles are square , clean job thank you for sharing
Only if you can’t get a seal the first try or two. And if you use a PTFE based lube I recommend replacing the o-ring the next time you take the filter apart. The lube breaks down the rubber.
This service can vary in price with various factors, primarily number of cartridges. I do not include cost of filter cleaning in my monthly service cost, but I know of services that do.
I might be on the wrong here, but i have a electronic pressure washer, it has very low pressure compare to gas washer and the gun is spraying a 45 degrees water nozzle, it wont cut through the skin but is very strong still, used it in my filter for years. I do have an extra new filter just in case but I haven’t seem the need or damage in the old one yet just saying. I like the video and everything you used in here. And well edited
I’m not saying you definitely ARE damaging your filter by using high pressure, but the damage may not be visible. What improves the filtration of the cartridges are glass fibers woven into the fabric. High pressure can break or dislodge those fibers, reducing the filtration of the cartridge. You may not cause tears in the fabric, but high pressure cleaning may reduce the efficiency of the filter. Also, this degradation happens over time anyway. So damage is being done through use and normal cleaning, but possibly more quickly with high pressure. As a reminder, cartridges should be change every 3 years or so. Hope this helps! 👍🏼
Buy a trash can at home depot. But a drain with a screw end. Cut a hole the size of the drain and add the drain in the center of the trash can. Spray the cartridge in the trash can and drain everything in you sewage main drain. That’s what I did
This is definitely an option, and how most of the cleaning solutions tell you to do the job. Unfortunately this takes 12 to 24 hours, which pool pros just don’t have and most home owners don’t want to invest. This way is faster and does just as good of a job cleaning the filter. Thanks for watching!
Don’t bother cleaning filters it’s a fools errand… the hose can never remove the algae and grime stuck in the core of the pleats. Just replace the cartridges every year!
Nice video. You should add a link to that spray nozzle and get some sales action.
the pvc lines on this system was my first reason why i watched the entire video, pride in the fittings , all angles are square , clean job thank you for sharing
This is great! Takes us forever to clean ours. Looks like we need the cleaner and that nozzle. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm a new owner for the first time of an inground pool. I gained a lot of good information, and will save money by doing it myself😊
Great video. Would you recommend putting a lubricant sealer on the O-ring before replacing the top?
Only if you can’t get a seal the first try or two. And if you use a PTFE based lube I recommend replacing the o-ring the next time you take the filter apart. The lube breaks down the rubber.
Great! Thank you!!
Great video thanks! Whats the name/brand of the water cleaning gun ?
It's Mpact nozzle by Melnor.
@@pool-aidpros thanks a lot, and again, great job!
How much do you charge a customer to do this? If it’s your weekly route do you include it in maintenance?
This service can vary in price with various factors, primarily number of cartridges. I do not include cost of filter cleaning in my monthly service cost, but I know of services that do.
I might be on the wrong here, but i have a electronic pressure washer, it has very low pressure compare to gas washer and the gun is spraying a 45 degrees water nozzle, it wont cut through the skin but is very strong still, used it in my filter for years. I do have an extra new filter just in case but I haven’t seem the need or damage in the old one yet just saying. I like the video and everything you used in here. And well edited
I’m not saying you definitely ARE damaging your filter by using high pressure, but the damage may not be visible. What improves the filtration of the cartridges are glass fibers woven into the fabric. High pressure can break or dislodge those fibers, reducing the filtration of the cartridge. You may not cause tears in the fabric, but high pressure cleaning may reduce the efficiency of the filter. Also, this degradation happens over time anyway. So damage is being done through use and normal cleaning, but possibly more quickly with high pressure. As a reminder, cartridges should be change every 3 years or so. Hope this helps! 👍🏼
Buy a trash can at home depot. But a drain with a screw end. Cut a hole the size of the drain and add the drain in the center of the trash can. Spray the cartridge in the trash can and drain everything in you sewage main drain. That’s what I did
This is definitely an option, and how most of the cleaning solutions tell you to do the job. Unfortunately this takes 12 to 24 hours, which pool pros just don’t have and most home owners don’t want to invest. This way is faster and does just as good of a job cleaning the filter. Thanks for watching!
Whoever installed that setup forgot to allow access to the filter drain plug. Plan ahead.
True, many pool builders do not offer repair service so sometimes equipment is installed in an unfortunate configuration.
Don’t bother cleaning filters it’s a fools errand… the hose can never remove the algae and grime stuck in the core of the pleats. Just replace the cartridges every year!