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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: tinybubbles on October 29, 2007, 03:32:22 pm

Title: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: tinybubbles on October 29, 2007, 03:32:22 pm

Just curious what options are out there besides bleach and the filter cleaners specifically made for spas.  

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: Chad on October 29, 2007, 06:22:41 pm

I use filter cleaner but I've read that some people have used dishwater detergent before with success. I have reused the same bottle mixed in a 5 gallon bucket of water 3 times now. I just put a lid on it and store it in the garage.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: tony on October 29, 2007, 06:43:38 pm

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Just curious what options are out there besides bleach and the filter cleaners specifically made for spas.  

I also use filter cleaner.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on October 29, 2007, 06:56:18 pm

I use water.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: 104 degrees on October 29, 2007, 07:06:45 pm

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I also use filter cleaner.

Same here :)

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: Neptuner on October 31, 2007, 01:58:23 am

I use only water. My filters lasted 4 years.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: windsurfdog on October 31, 2007, 08:20:58 am

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I use water.

ditto the good doctor...

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: 104 degrees on October 31, 2007, 08:33:48 am

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I use only water. My filters lasted 4 years.

Do you just dip it in a bucket of water??

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: windsurfdog on October 31, 2007, 08:39:49 am

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Do you just dip it in a bucket of water??

Like Neptuner, I'm on my 4th year of filter use.  I have 2 sets of filters that get exchanged about twice a month.  A good hose-down gets'em rinsed after removing.  The off set gets a chance to dry before being switched in 2 weeks.  I believe this drying between uses may have a tendency to prolong filter life.  And the filter change is certainly quicker with an extra set. 8-)

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: spa-ing on October 31, 2007, 12:30:52 pm

I hose mine off in the kitchen sink with the vegetable sprayer.  I tried filter cleaner once it is seemed a waste of money. Same filter cleansing occurred and no worry of soap bubbles.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on October 31, 2007, 12:51:06 pm

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Do you just dip it in a bucket of water??

I use one of these;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzzV-cWMsS4

I'm lazy, so  this allows me to just turn on the hose, walk away, come back in a few minutes and it's clean.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: rick_in_cleveland on October 31, 2007, 02:39:59 pm

1 cup TSP in a 5 gal bucket for an hour then rinse well with a hose

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: windsurfdog on November 01, 2007, 03:40:17 pm

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I use one of these;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzzV-cWMsS4

I'm lazy, so  this allows me to just turn on the hose, walk away, come back in a few minutes and it's clean.

Hey doc...is that you with the slipped disc?   ;D

Title: Re: What do you use to clean your filters?
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on November 01, 2007, 05:17:19 pm

Not me. at least not in that youtube clip  ::)