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PREVENTIVE POOL MAINTENANCE

2012-01-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

Preventive maintenance is paramount to keeping your swimming pool in the best condition possible. With a routine schedule of care this can easily be accomplished. Simply follow this basic schedule and you can enjoy your pool water with confidence of reduced germs. Please note, these are general maintenance guidelines and may need to be varied depending on the climate in your area.

Daily:
Run your swimming pool pump to circulate the pool water a minimum of 4 hours a day. Time needs to be increased as the weather temperature heats up. During peak swim season you will want to run your pump at least 6-8 hours per day. The key is to “turn over your water” and sanitize it thoroughly.

Read the manufacturer’s specifications on your pump to learn how many gallons of water are being circulated per hour. Divide this number by the gallons of water in your pool. This is how many hours your pump needs to run in order to sanitize your entire pool providing there are proper levels of sanitizer in the pool water.

Weekly:
Test pool water and balance water chemistry as needed. Using test strips or a home test kit is sufficient, adjust as needed according to instructions on your test strips or test kit. You may also take a sample of your pool water to your local pool store for analysis.

Basic Water Chemistry Readings

pH 7.4 – 7.6
Sanitizer -Chlorine or Bromine 1 -3 ppm
Sanitizer -Baquanide /Baquacil 30 – 50 ppm
Alkalinity 80 – 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness 250-450 ppm

Your swimming pool walls may not look like they need brushing, but do so weekly anyway.

Brush the sides and bottom of your pool, even if you have an automatic pool cleaner as this will loosen dirt and other particles that may adhere to the pool finish.

Check and clean out skimmer baskets and pump baskets. During the fall and spring you may need to check them daily depending on how many trees you have in your neighborhood. You may also protect your cartridges and equipment by using Filter Savers. Filter Savers or skimmer socks are disposable liners that fit in your skimmer basket. The Filter Saver collects small debris that would normally get past your skimmer basket. These small particles can clog the impeller in your pool pump, if this happens you could burn up your pump and you will limit the circulation in your pool. It will also assist in prolonging the life of your cartridges as they as less likely to get clogged and stay cleaner for a longer period of time.

Monthly:
If you have a cartridge filter and the pressure rises 8-10 pounds above the normal operating pressure you will need to clean your cartridges, see "How To Clean Your Filter Cartridge". You may also notice restricted water flow coming out of the return jets in the pool indicating the cartridge filter needs to be cleaned.

If you have a “saltwater” pool you will need to test your salt levels. You may take your water to your local pool store to have it tested. You may also test it yourself with at test kit or test strips. Test strips are made to test everything in pool/spa water such as: pH, Alkalinity, Free Chlorine/Bromine, Salt, Acid Demand, Calcium Hardness and certain metals in the water.

If you have a DE pool filter be sure to backwash the filter when the pressure reaches 8-10 pounds above normal operating pressure (see Semi-Annully below)

Semi Annually:
If you have a DE pool filter then you will need to take it apart and clean the grids using a Garden Hose. This is best to do at the beginning and the end of the swimming season. Again, if the pressure rises about 8-10 pounds normal operating pressure on the pool filter and it does not lower to normal operating pressure after backwashing then it is time to clean the DE pool filter.

Anytime you take apart a pool filter for cleaning be sure to check the pool filter tank O‘ring. See: “When to Change Your Pool Filter Tank O’Ring” for more details.

Happy New Year

2011-12-29T04:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from PoolCartridgeDeals.com! We are excited about advancements and improvements to the website offering you more products for your swimming pool in 2012. The ecommerce site will be much more informative and easier to locate the pool filter cartridge you are seeking. We will have reference charts to locate the Pleatco pool filter cartridges that cross reference with Unicel and Filbur. You will be able to search for your pool filter cartridge by outer diameter size. All these improvements are to assist you in easier shopping.

Pool Cartridge Deals offers FREE SHIPPING on all orders and if you are signed up for our newletter you will be reciveing a coupon code in the January 2012 Newsletter for FREE Handling on all orders over $50.00 through February 14, 2012! That is an additional $7.00 savings!!! Every dollar counts these days....that is why we try to keep our prices competitive everyday!

Look for more blogs and more specials on www.poolcartridgedeals.com

Debbie

2011-04-27T12:26:00.001-07:00

10 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Pool Filter Cartridge

1. Clean the elements per Cleaning Instructions.

2. Do not allow excessive buildup of debris or dirt on the cartridge

3. Use a soft brush to clean the pool filter cartridge, never use a stiff brush to clean the filter element as this can damage the pleated fiber – a water hose nozzle, water wand or automatic spray cleaners are recommended for ease of cleaning.

4. Never use a power washer to clean the filter element as it could easily puncture to media element.

5. Never use household bleach or acids to clean the filter element as this will weaken the fibers in the filter cartridge and decrease the lifespan. Some will say it’s okay to use acid as long as it’s a 20 to 1 mix. We know it breaks down the media fibers sooner, thus needing to replace more often. So do as you wish, but we simply advise against it.

6. Maintain proper water chemistry in the pool water.

7. Do not allow the pressure in the pool filter to rise above 8 – 10 pounds over normal operating pressure – when it does it is time to clean the cartridges.

8. Alternate between two sets of cartridges when cleaning. Maintain a backup set of cartridges in the garage so you can replace the older unites with newer cartridges, this also allows time for you to soak and clean the cartridges more thoroughly. Then they can be stored and used the next time you need to replace your pool filter cartridge.

9. Use an enzyme treatment to break down the oils that build up on the filter cartridge as a good chemical cleaner to dissolve the oils, grease and fungi prior to cleaning the cartridge.

10. Place a Filter Saver in the skimmer of your pool, this is a fine net material sock that fits within your skimmer basket and collects debris and tiny particles that can slip through the skimmer basket and the pump basket and build up on your cartridge. Simply empty the Filter Saver as needed, rinse and reuse until they wear out, and then replace them. They are drastically cheaper than replacing cartridges prematurely.

Yes, we want to sell cartridges, but we also wish for you to get the longest life possible out of each one. We feel that in the long run if you follow good advice, you will appreciate us even more and thus we build a long term relationship.

School is near, Pool needs to stay clear

2010-07-21T05:50:00.000-07:00

School is just around the corner and many Northern states will start thinking about closing up their pools, Southern states will be swimming less. Never the less you want to keep your pool filter cartridge in good condition.

One way to easily clean your pool filter cartridge is to use a Water Wand, offered by Pool Cartridge Deals for just $17.00. The Water Wand can be found on http://www.poolcartridgedeals.com/ or directly by clicking on this link: Water Wand.

Pool Cartridge Deals offers free shipping with a small handling fee, that is one handling fee for the entire order.

The Water Wand hooks up to your garden hose and cleans 8 pleats at a time. Start at the top of your cartridge and work down. This makes cleaning that cartridge much easier. Enjoy your pool and get those kids ready for school with a smile and a hug.

2010-04-26T05:08:00.000-07:00

How to measure your filter cartridge.

A. Measure the outside diameter of the cartridge in inches. (+/- 1/16)

B. Measure the overall length of the cartridge in inches (+/- 1/16), including the end caps. Do not include any handles, strings, etc. A more accurate measurement is made by measuring through the center of the cartridge when possible.

C. If the top and/or bottom is open, measure the inside diameter of the opening (+/- 1/16 in.). Match the cartridge end cap configuration to a corresponding one in the complete end cap gallery.

D. Make note of the manufacturer (OEM) and model number of the filter the replacement cartridge will be installed in.

E. Take note whether or not there is a center core (PVC pipe in center). Also count the number of pleats (+/- 2).

To purchase your pool filter cartridge or other items for your pool filter please visit Pool Cartridge Deals.

2010-04-02T14:35:00.000-07:00

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CARTRIDGE FILTER

Cleaning your swimming pool cartridge fitler is really quite an easy task. The filter should be cleaned anytime the pressure on the filter guage reads 8 - 10 pounds higher than normal running pressure. To clean your filter simply follow these easy steps:

1. Turn off your pool equipment (it is best to turn off the master switch so the timer does not automatically turn on the equipment while the filter is taken apart)
2. Release the pressure from your pool filter tank by opening the release valve which is ususlly located near the pressure guage.
3. Unscrew the band around the middle or top of the tank to remove the tank top
4. Remove the cartridges from inside the filter (cartridge pool filters hold 1 - 4 cartridges so REFER TO YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON REMOVING THE CARTRIDGE/S)
5. Using a cleaning device such as a water wand attached to your garden hose gently wash off the losoe debris and sand from the unit. Spray from the top of the cartridge down. To remove tougher debris spray with a cartridge spray cleaner or soak (follow directions on bottle of cleaner). Re-rinse the unit. DO NOT use a high power sprayer such as a power washer or car wash sprayer as this can damage the filter media and reduce the life of the cartridge.
6. Once the cartridge is clean it may be returned to the pool filter. Be sure you have removed all cleaner residue. **If using muriatic acid to remove tough stains only use 1 part Muriatic Acid to 20 parts water, add acid to water and HANDLE WITH CARE**
7. If you have a back up set of cartridges you may place them in the filter and allow your newly cleaned ones to dry out. After they are dry brush off with a soft brush and store for future use.

For other articles on pool care or to purchase items for your pool please visit www.poolcartridgedeals.com

Happy Spring and Happy Swimming :)

Pentair Pool Filter Cartridge Replacements

2010-03-19T06:29:00.000-07:00

Pool Cartridge Deals provides pool owners with pool filter cartridges for the Pentair pool filter. The cartridges are all made in the USA of highest quality. The pool filter cartridges offered by Pool Cartridge Deals are made to replace cartridges in the following Pentair pool filters:Clean and Clear, Clean & Clear Plus, Purex Triton, Seahorse, Posi Clean, Posi Clear, Posi Flo, Posi Flo II, Predator, Ultra Mite, Hyra Mite, Mini Mite, Commander, Commander II, Caribe.

Many people do not realize that Pentair now owns Pac Fab, Purex-Triton, Sta-Rite Filters as well. To find the cartridge that fits your appropriate Pentair Pool filter (or one of the above named) simply click on the following link: Pentair Pool Filter Replacement Cartridges

Pool Cartridge Deals also offers many replacement filter cartridges for the Sta-Rite pool filters, such as the System II PLM, and System III Modular Media along with the Posi Flo, Posi Flo II, Posi Clear, Posi Clean, Swim Quip, PRC50 and PRCc75 all found on the Pentair page or the Sta-Rite Pool Filter Replacement Cartridges page.

The O'rings for most pool filter tanks are also available on the site, simply go to Pool Filter O'rings and locate the approriate filter tank o'ring. (you will need to know the make and model of your pool filter)

Don't forget to visit our Tip of The Month!

Have a sunny day :)

2010-03-17T13:41:00.002-07:00

Pool Cartridge Deals offers Hayward pool filter cartridge replacements. These cartridges are manufacutred by Pleatco here in the USA. Pleatco is one of the top manufacturers of pool filter cartridges in the US. All cartridges are made to manufacturer's specifications.

Pool filter cartridges offered for Hayward Pool Filters fit the following pool filters: X-stream, Swim Clear, Easy Clear, Micro Clear, Star Clear, Star Clear II, Star Clear Plus and Super Star Clear pool filters. The Hayward Replacement cartridges are available on Pool Cartridge Deals.com website (click on above link)

Most cartridges come in three variations: Standard or 3 ounce media (pleated material) is the industry standard, Heavy Duty or 4 ounce media is a heavy duty media to last longer and allow more time between cleanings as well as a longer cartrige life. Microban or the blue media is a built-in antimicrobial protection to protect agaisnt damaging microbes like bacteria, mold and mildew.

Pool Cartridge Deals also offers educational articles on the website such as the tip of the month. This month the "tip of the month" is 10 Tips To Prolong the Life of Your Pool Filter Cartridge