How often should filtration media be replaced? Or is a thorough rinsing sufficient?
1555323
All you need to do is rinse it off in some of tank water you take out after a water change. If you rinse it in the sink you you wash away or kill the beneficial bacteria that grows on the media. It takes a long time for the media to deteriorate to the point it needs to be replaced but it does need to be cleaned in old tank water once a month. Maybe every other month depending on the bio load.
1555324
Never rinse with tap water take some of the tank water put it in a bucket and rinse that way replace when it starts falling apart replace it
1555325
They tell you that stuff in the manual what they recommendI replace micro filtration pad once a month , and the others when they don't rinse out nice The ceramic media lasts a long time I replace carbon every 2 months or so
1555326
I change mine every 3-6months mainly just a water change partially always works best
2140156
I assume you are referring to the Reverse Osmosis membrane filter. That needs to be replaced too, but not as often as the other filters. I think the normal replacement period is between 2 and 5 years, depending on your water quality. They used to be very expensive, but the prices have come down a lot in the past few years. You can buy the R.O. membrane filter directly from the seller.
2095670
I find that changing that filter every 12 to 18 mos. is plenty to keep the water clean and fresh. As others have said, the company says annually, but they are making money more often that way. The filter I bought here is exactly the same except it has a lower price. What is not to love about that? (put masking tape on your filter and put the date your new one should be installed right on the filter casing.)
1642874
Depends on use. I replace mine every 6 months. But I also keep my hot tub very clean and wash filter every month.
1584230
i use filter water from my fridge. and that helps.so right now I don't use the cleaning cartridge and clean the machine once a week.
955003
yes, most defiantly. I have to clean mine about every 6 months. Us a soft abrasive bush and water you should see a improvement right away. the filters are good for about 6 years.
38510
The system manual recommends changing the pre and post filters every 6 months and the membrane every 1-2 years. I don't use a lot of water and my city water is very clear so I am planning to change all the elements every 5 years. Good luck
1935917
The only other reason to change more frequently is if microbial contamination is a concern, I put a UV light treatment unit following my RO system to help fix any problems encountered here. Now I have a UV light to change once per year and another filter to change once every 6 months in addition to RO filters and membrane service intervals.
1873285
In my opinion the filter does get dirty fairly quickly...I try to use a brush and get most of the stuff off of it myself rather than replacing every couple months.
208080
I sent this filter back because a clip broke the first month of using it but to answer you question, I clean mine about every four months or if the water flow has slowed down considerably. I am now using all fluval
245876
I have not changed mine yet. It has been about 6 months. Once I got the bacteria established, I just rinse the sponge and carbon filter in the used water as I do partial water changes.
2198188
Since the filters and purifiers can continuously be backwashed and re-used they have an extremely long life. The filter/purifier membrane may never need to be replaced, however when the flow rate slows or the filter clogs, simply backwash the unit with the provided backwashing device to clear out the pores.ttp://sawyer.com/international/faqs/
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
922616
and usage...if you run it 24/7. I would change every three or four months. Some folks just vacuum the filters. I'm goona try it.)
1603708
Possible concern is growth of pathogens on the filter media. We use ours for many months until volume is noticeably slower, indicating packing of media with filtrate.
1935919
I change the membrane once a year and the filters every six months. Works well for me.
645806
I have only had mine 6 months, but after reading a lot online the recommended is once a year. Also if the water slows going through filter scrubbing with a soft scouring pad will help, but so far I haven't had to do that.