10/17/2009

Spa Filters


Spa Filters: Everything You Need To Know
Executive Summary About Spa Filters By Ian W Anderson

Spa filters are one of the most important parts of the spa, although they are generally forgotten about. The spa circulates all of the water through the filter to trap these contaminates. How often you change your filter depends on the type of filter you use, but normally you should replace it every year or two.

The most common type of spa filter is the sand filter. As the name suggests, this type of filter uses a specific type of sand (and gravel) to remove contaminate particles from your water.

The second type of spa filter is the cartridge filter. The cartridge filter uses a folded polyester mesh or paper material to trap the particles contained in the water. You can often buy cartridge filters right from the manufacturer of your spa, or you can get filters made by third parties, usually at a discounted price.

The third type of spa filter is the Diatomaceous Earth filter. This filter works the same way as the others, trapping contaminate in the mesh and DE.

Cleaning Your Spa Filters
Executive Summary About Spa Filters By Matthew Gio

Your spa filters are one of the most important parts of your spa. It keeps the water clean and filters out any additional debris or natural substances. Make sure that you throw away your filters when the filter fabric starts to fray and become stringy.

1. Rinse your spa filters with clean hose or sink water every week.
2. Every month remove the filters and use a standard filter cleaner or degreaser.

1 part acid to 3 parts water and soak the filters overnight.

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