Episode 129: Cartridge Filter Anatomy & Best Practices with Frank Swindell & Mike Childress of Pentair
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Today’s episode is the fourth in a four-part filter series, where we get into all thing’s cartridge filters. Our guests today explain the anatomy of a cartridge filter, when and how a filter clean should be performed, when the elements should be replaced, and much more.
To lead our discussion, we have with us Pentair’s Product Manager on filters and valves Frank Swindell and Regional Training Manager Mike Childress.
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Show Notes
00:54 - Frank and Mike’s roles at Pentair
01:37 - The anatomy of a cartridge filter
04:10 - Determining what size cartridge filter to use on a pool
06:34 - Best practices for installing a brand-new cartridge filter
08:09 - Why Pentair’s drain plug is where it is
10:22 - How to clean a cartridge filter
12:37 - When to do an acid bath on a cartridge filter
15:00 - Cartridge filter bands discussion
17:58 - How often to clean a cartridge filter
20:15 - The purpose of the air bleed screen
26:39 - Cartridge filters that Pentair currently offers
