When should I clean my pool filter?

Hear this out loudPauseA commonly asked question amongst our customers is, “when should we clean our pool’s filter cartridge?” Typically, we recommend that your cartridges inside your filter be cleaned every 3 months for longevity of your cartridges, as well as for better pool filtration and water flow.

How often should DE filter grids be replaced?

Hear this out loudPauseThere comes a time when you will need to replace the filter grids. This is usually after 7-10 years of hard work. The filter grids may develop holes, become unstitched, and clogged with oils and minerals.

How do you backwash a pool with a cartridge filter?

Hear this out loudPauseCartridge pool filters cannot be backwashed and must be cleaned by hand. Because they were not built for reverse water flow, cartridge filters can’t be “backwashed” simply by reversing the water flow in the pool’s filter system. These filters must be cleaned by hand when they are dirty.

How big of a filter does a Pentair FNS 60 need?

If you have the Pentair FNS 60, for example, you have 60 square feet of filter area. You need 6 pounds of D.E. to coat the grids. This translates to 12 1-pound coffee cans of D.E. since a 1-pound coffee can holds 1/2 pound of D.E. by weight.

What kind of filter does a Pentair pool filter use?

The Pentair FNS Plus 60 sq. ft. D.E. Pool Filter is designed with a fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank that enhances durability.

When to close air release valve on Pentair pool filter?

Close the air release valve when water begins to flow out of it. If the backwash line has a clear sight glass, continue to run the pump until the water is clear. If there is no sight glass, watch the outflow line from the backwash to the P-trap to check for clear water.

What makes a FNS plus pool filter better?

FNS Plus filters have been designed with curved grids to maximize filtration area. More filter area means better performance and longer periods between cleanings. Our internal design has been refined to minimize flow restrictions and, therefore, requires minimal pumping power to achieve a needed flow rate. That means lower utility costs.

The Pentair FNS Plus 60 sq. ft. D.E. Pool Filter is designed with a fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank that enhances durability.

How big does the Pentair FNS Plus filter get?

The FNS Plus is capable of filtering out particulate as small as 5 micros. Thats the same size as a human red blood cell. The FNS plus uses a set or grids coated in pool grade diatomaceous earth. The set of grids consists of 7 full grids 30″ in length and 1 partial grid 30″ in length.

How can I drain my Pentair clean and clear filter?

I tried to drain my filter by opening the bottom drain plug. I tried turning, what I thought was the plug, and this cap like looking thing broke off exposing what is the plug. The way my filter was installed, the plug facing the wall of my house, it is very hard to reach this plug. hex nut and was able to loosen plug and drain. ball valve?

Are there any problems with the Pentair filter plugs?

From the bulkheads, to the plug to the air relief. They crack, leak and loosen more than any other brand out there. The only saving grace is that the tank itself is probably the strongest compared to the others.