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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