Cartridge Filter
Maintenance
Swimming pool owners face several maintance issues. This section is designed to help make maintaining your pool easier. If you have any questions or problems that are not addressed below, please contact us. We're here to help!
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Pool water not sufficiently clean | Pool chemistry not adequate to inhibit algae growth. | Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician. |
| Dirty cartridge. | Clean cartridge. Use chemical cleaning of cartridge if necessary. | |
| Inadequate turnover rate. | Run system for longer time or consult dealer or pool service technician. | |
| High filter pressure | Dirty cartridge. | Clean cartridge. Use chemical cleaning of cartridge if necessary. |
| Partially closed valve or restriction in return. | Open valve or remove obstruction in return line. | |
| Short cycles | Dirty cartridge. | Clean cartridge. Use chemical cleaning of cartridge if necessary. |
| Pool chemistry not adequate to inhibit algae growth. | Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician. | |
| Flow rate too high. | Restrict flow to capacity of filter (see filter label). | |
| Dirt returning to pool | Cartridge element not properly located on center pipe. | Check element for proper location. |
| Cartridge element ruptured. | Ensure that cartridge is installed properly. Check for breaks in polyester material. Replace if necessary. | |
| Air strainer on cap assembly is damaged or missing. | Replace air strainer. | |
| Leakage at clamp | Improperly tightened clamp. | Shut off pump, relieve tank pressure, open air bleeder. Tighten clamp properly. |
| Dirt or contamination. | Shut off pump, relieve tank pressure, open air bleeder. Remove tank top and clean O-Ring sealing surfaces. Reassemble tank properly. | |
| Damaged or cut O-Ring. | Same as above except replace O-Ring. | |
| Return flow to pool diminished, low filter pressure | Obstruction in pump hair and lint strainer. | Clean basket in strainer. |
| Obstruction in pump. | Disassemble and clean pump. | |
| Obstruction in suction line to pump. | Clean skimmer basket. Remove obstruction in lines. Open valves in suction line. |
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