How often do I replace the pellets if at all?
1489128
You don't have to replace them, they are plastic. If you find yourself needing to backflush every 3 or 4 days, then the filter is pretty full. You can either remove them and clean them and reuse, or replace with new ones and then clean them for another change out once the filter fills again. I swap mine about every 5 or 6 months and clean in between. The filter is excellent at cleaning the water.
1489129
they don't get replaced. You just backwash them by opening a valve on top and when the water runs clear, you turn the value off. I have 21 large koi with two filters and each is backflushed 2x week for about 5 minutes.
1489130
After about a year they get so plugged full of algae the filter will not work very well. At that point they should be replaced. You can clean them, but holding hundreds of 1/2 inch disks in front of the spraw of water gets tiring.
1489131
The bio rings are made of hard plastic you just have to clean them when you save the filter
1035400
I only needed to replace mine at most, once a month. I would say it really depends on if you leave the filter on when you feed your fish. By turning it off during feeding, I could sometimes go 2-3 months before changing it.
381760
My first pellet I bought in the store. It was dry. The second one I ordered on Amazon. It came dry also. I believe, it should arrive dry and then you should to soak it for 24 hours before using
1635490
I replaced mine when it was not working anymore. Otherwise if it's cleaned well, you don't need to replace it often or at all.
1810761
I change mine every two months. I do friend water changes as I have two fire bellied toads and crickets and meal worms always seem to get in the water. I also check the miter once a week as debrise clogs the intake. But I love this product no problems with it at all. You can also use bio bags they are a little cheaper.
986006
I'm not sure for how long, that'd be a better question for the Manufacture to answer. Usual Pellet stove cleaning for me is about 5min of intermittent running.
1699905
We've been using ours for over a month, and today was the first time. There were 3-4 small pieces of feces that fell through the scoop. I fished them out with the old litter scoop, and problem solved. We've run it roughly 4 times a day for 35 days...140 times with no smell. Once in a blue moon it'll happen, I can live with that. -I just turned on the exhaust fan and closed the door.
374540
I was told by my doctor that I should replace it at least once a year not only due to possible bacteria but the plate on the bottom connects to the heater plate in your machine and it can cause the one in your machine to burn up (own experience) also your insurance company should provide 1 free per year but I keep extras just in case. These are better than the ones I get from the supply company!
2144208
You need to replace it every 2-3 weeks or things get a bit too funky. Fantastic product - although I recommend Fresh Patch brand. It lasts longer.
1278888
Depends on the pellets used, the better pellet the less residue. But overall quick simple, oil it up and keep shooting. I got at least 100 shots in before needs cleaning.
1280034
Honestly, no. I switched to the wood pellets from my local feed store a few months back and there doesn't seem to be a difference aside from cosmetic (they're slightly larger and a bit darker in color). Hope this helps. :)
750141
Every couple of months. I keep the container from over flowing so it lasts longer. If it gets covered in debris I change it sooner. The ionizer helps
1461646
I tried several substitutes and nothing worked as well. I finally decided the pellets were the best for the system. I did, however, decide to use fewer pellets since my cat decided that flinging them out of the box would be fun. I have been able to get a bag to last two months instead of one.
814915
I have had a 20lb bag of pellets last a month cooking every weekend 8 to 12 hours
945648
i have an adult turtle that eats the pellets once a day. I filled it halfway two weeks ago and set the opening at halfway and it's still going.
394021
Yep! I change it out every other week. The week I don't change it out, I just take out the solids and spray a little Nature's Miracle on it. It will then last until I change it out completely.
937380
once every 6months at full use. mine is used for 2 ppl so i plan on changing after a year. i will upgrade the ceramic filter at that point.