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A '''filter cartridge''' is a pool filter that uses a porous element (usually synthetic fabric) wrapped around a cylindrical core as a filter medium. This cylinder forms the cartridge, which can be more easily removed or replaced than loose filter media, such as sand. | |||
==Types of Cartridge Filters== | |||
There are two main categories of cartridge filters: | |||
*'''Surface''' cartridge filters, also called "fabric cartridges," are the most common for use in residential pool and spa installations. Their filter medium is a single layer of synthetic fabric, attached by pleats to a central core, forming a cylindrical shape. Water enters the filter through a baffle system, enabling it to flow evenly over the fabric, which traps small particles. These filters may incorporate a single cartridge, or multiple ones. | |||
*'''Depth''' cartridge filters are thicker, and permit filtration at a greater volume. | |||
==Cleaning== | |||
Cartridge filters are easier to clean than most other types: the cartridge can simply be removed, hosed off at high pressure, and allowed to dry. To remove oils, the cartridge can be soaked in a mild solution of trisodium phosphate and water (1 pound TSP per 10 gallons of water). Clay, algae, and plant matter can be removed with a stronger version of this same solution. The cartridge should then be soaked in a mild muriatic acid solution (1 part muriatic acid to 20 parts water) to remove any microscopic deposits of organic waste. | |||
==Video== | |||
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