Spa Filter Basics
Spa Filter Basics
Funny thing about hot tubs, we love to soak in them and play in them, but I don’t recall anyone ever saying how they just can’t wait to get home to clean it.
A spa filter is designed to collect all the unwanted hair, dead skin, body oils and anything else that might be floating around the water’s surface. By design it helps to keep the water clean and safe for your enjoyment.
Most manufacturers have taken the time to properly engineer the weir skimmer, pump size and plumbing to allow proper surface skimming and removal of all that yucky stuff from the water. It is equally important to be sure that the filter is the proper type.
There are many types of filters and often there are multiple manufacturers for your filter, but it is very important to utilize the filter specifically designed for your water flow. The paper in a spa filter is crucial for the proper removal of those ickies. Too much porosity and many of these contaminates will stay in the water for your soaking pleasure. Too little and the water can be restricted so much that consistent heating and jet pressure becomes problematic.
When cleaning your filter start off by using the high pressure of a hose nozzle to clean out the heavy debris from between the pleats in the paper element. Many companies sell a concentrated solution to break down the oils and loosen the debris that you can let the filter soak in. You will want to have a backup filter to place in the spa so that your tub does not operate without any type of filtering protection.
To increase the life of your filter, try placing it in your dishwasher for a cycle. The hot water will do a great job breaking down the oils and opening the clogged pores of your spa filter. Incidentally it will also do a great job taking the filter from dingy grey to white. You will want to make sure to cancel the drying cycle so as to not damage the filter. Just don’t do this with Grandma’s china or anything else you might be thinking about eating or drinking from!
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