Acid Wash Pool Cartridge Filter

How to clean pool filter cartridge with muriatic acid.

Acid wash pool cartridge filter.

Hayward pool filters trap dirt debris and algae present in your pool water. To clean a cartridge type swimming pool filter remove the filter rinse off the debris with a hose and let it air dry thoroughly. Commercial filter cleaners can remove most dirt debris and oil present on the filter but algae growth requires an acid bath. The first step is to shut down the pool pump and the water supply.

It s important that you first turn off the water supply to ensure that before the pump to make sure water drains off the risk of shock while removing the filters. When reassembling your pool cartridge filter it s a good idea to apply a small amount of silicon based lubricant to the o ring to help extend the lifespan.