Unlike most competitors the Pleatco PART NUMBER is bodily molded into the endcap for quick and easy identification. You may find difference color Pleatco endcaps (blue & orange) which help differentiate OEM specified products.

How to measure your filter.

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).

How to clean and take care of your filter.

 
1) Remove the cartridge from the filter housing following the manufacturer's instructions.

2) Use a garden hose with a straight flow nozzle to wash down the filter element.Work from the top down, holding the nozzle at a 45 degree angle, and wash all the pleats with emphasis between the pleats.

3) Rinse until all dirt and debris is gone.

4) For all spa cartridges and elements used in swimming pools where perspiration, suntan lotions, and other oils are present, soak the element for at least one hour (overnight is most effective) in:

    (A) a commercial filter cleaner, or,

    (B) one cup tri sodium phosphate (TSP) to five gallons of water

    (C) one cup dishwasher detergent to five gallons of water.

5) Rinse the cartridge again to remove oils and cleaning solution. 

6) If the filter has a coating of algae, calcium carbonate (residue from calcium hypo chlorite), iron, or other minerals, soak the cartridge in a solution of one part muriatic acid to twenty parts water until all bubbling stops.

WARNING: Wear rubber gloves and glasses when using acid and chlorine. Do not add water to acid. Do not mix chlorine and acid !

WARNING: Failure to remove all oils and cleaning solutions
before acid soaking will result in permanent restriction
of water flow and cause premature cartridge failure.


7) Rinse the filter cartridge clean and reassemble housing.


NOTE* Pleatco does not recommend the use of diatomaceous earth (DE) with cartridge filters. DE Particles will become trapped in the body of the media and shorten cartridge life.
If desired, a cellulose fiber (synthetic DE) can be used in moderation.

Maximize the life of your filter cartridge!

• Never use a stiff brush to clean the media
• Maintain your pool or spa water chemistry in proper balance
• Do not allow the differential pressure to go over 8 PSI between cleanings
• Alternate two sets of filter cartridges when cleaning
• Use an enzyme treatment to break down oils

For swimming pools, clean the cartridge when filter canister pressure reaches 8 PSI above the initial system or new cartridge starting pressure. For spas, establish a routine cartridge cleaning schedule based on the amount of spa usage. If Baquacil is used as a sanitizer, the filter element must be cleaned with Baqua Clean before any cartridge cleaner is used.

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