Make Your Swimming Pool Filter Cartridges Last Longer

Replacing your pool filter cartridges will be one of thesetting.
largest expenses related to maintaining yourUsing Two Sets of Cartridges - extend the life of
swimming pool. While the typical pool filter cartridgesyour filter cartridges by alternating two sets of
for modern residential pools will typically last betweencartridges on each cleaning. Make sure to clean the
three to five years, the life of the cartridges willdirty cartridges right away after swapping them out
depend on many different factors including thewith the clean cartridges and store them where they
backyard environment, pool usage, and quality ofwill dry out fast and remain dry until next use.
pool maintenance. Below are several tips on makingBalanced Pool Water - always keep the pool water
your pool filter cartridges last as long as possible.chemistry balanced properly. Unbalanced pool water
Keeping Cartridges Clean - the top reason cartridgescan cause buildup and premature wear to the filter
need to be replaced early is simple neglect. Set acartridges and can result in additional pool problems
regular schedule for cleaning the cartridges and afterincluding algae that clog the cartridges and cause
each cleaning write down the pressure on the filterunnecessary damage to the cartridges.
pressure gauge after cleaning. Monitor the pressureA properly maintained pool filter is a must for all
gauge between cleanings and when the pressureresidential swimming pools and neglected filter
rises 8 - 10 psi, clean the cartridges again.cartridges can not only lead to many different pool
Avoiding Cartridge Damage During Cleaning - avoidproblems, but also can be very expensive to replace.
common cartridge cleaning mistakes and don't useMake your pool filter cartridges last as long as
stiff brushes or a pressure washer during cleaning.possible by adding these filter cleaning tips to your
The cartridges should come clean using a normalpool maintenance routine.
garden hose with a spray nozzle set on the jet