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As you are swimming, your filter cartridge is hard at work. The fine mesh pleats get clogged with your suntan lotions, body oils, and particles from Mother Nature herself. When it is too clogged, your pool can become cloudy. It is important that you perform regular maintenance to ensure proper equipment performance and extend the life of the filter itself. The pressure gauge reads anywhere from 8-25psi for a normal level depending on how your plumbing is connected. When the gauge rises 10-15% over the normal level, it is time to clean the cartridge. Also depending on your set up, you may find yourself cleaning the cartridge way too often which means it is time to replace the filter cartridge completely. Below you will find the steps and materials needed to properly clean your pool's filter cartridge. By cleaning your filter cartridge correctly and regularly, you can expect to extend the life of it as long as an extra 6-8 months. 6 Easy Steps for a Longer Lasting Filter Cartridge Step 1- Shut off system and remove filter cartridge from tank. All filter models are a little bit different, check your manual if you are unsure of how to get to your cartridge.

Longer Lasting Filter Cartridge in 6 Steps

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