how long does filter need to soak
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I do not remember. I read the directions. It was not long but of course depends on just how dirty your filter is. Follow directions.
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Their instructions are pretty accurate. A one hour soak in piping hot water seems to do the trick, or a 24 hour soak in cold will also get the job done. Either way, the water is less green and has a nice apple-ish smell after soaking.
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Soaked them overnight, no change in filter color, wasn't impressed, better luck with basic oxidizer, won't buy again
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I sprayed as much gunk off mine as I could; then placed them in the Power Soak for 24 hours. When I rinsed them, it seems like just as much gunk came out, the second time. I used cold faucet water. It says that it works better with hot water. I was impressed.
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I believe the instructions on the package of the filters I purchased said to soak the filter before using to eliminate any residue from the charcoal.
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I wipe off as much of the filter by hand first, then I spray it with a garden hose outside. The filter can take quite a bit of water pressure so you can clean it thoroughly this way. I just leave it in the sun for a while to dry. The filter dries in an about an hour or two if you totally saturate it with water. I'm still using the original filter. I've cleaned it this way about 15 times and it still works great.
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Hi! I think between 1-2 minutes should be good. You can fill either a pitcher (or gallon container) twice, and just empty that water out. Your filter should be good to go after that. Hope this helps!
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fill your sink with enough warm water to cover the filter, put a few drops of liquid detergent in it swish the filter in it several times and lay on a fluffy towel until dry.
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The directions do not indicate soaking. I have installed several filters and never soaked one. Filters performed well.
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I haven't tried washing the filter yet, but I went on the companies website & this is the information the gave: WASHING YOUR FILTER Many of the filters that Crucial Vacuum manufactures are washable and reusable. Washing your filter is an important part of vacuum cleaner maintenance. If your filter is not clean, your vacuum will have a hard time absorbing and eliminating dirt. Improper cleaning of the filter reduces the suction capability of the vacuum over time. STEP 1: You should ideally clean your filter after every 3-4 uses. Before cleaning your filter you should refer to the vacuums manual. STEP 2: When removing dust from the filter, chances are it will spread around the air, it is best to take the filter outside. Tap the filter gently on the side of the garbage so that most of the dust falls out. STEP 3: If your filter is NOT washable, it will be adversely affected if you wash it. Rinse the outside surface of filter with cold-luke warm running water (do not use soap). STEP 4: If you washed the filter, air-dry 24-48 hours before you replace it in the vacuum. Once the filter is clean and dry, you can put it back into the vacuum. IMPORTANT: Do not brush your filter. Do not clean you filter with abrasive materials. Do not scrub your filter between the pleats. *Even with regular cleaning, most vacuum filters have a specific lifespan and must be replaced regularly. Replace your Crucial Vacuum filter every 3-6 months. Hope that's helpful.
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It depends on the quality of the water being filtered. If the water is murky, the filters will need to be cleaned more often and may last only one year. If the water is clear, the filters may last up to four years.
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My pool is 10,000 gallons. But how often to clean depends on use. I clean my filter once a week.
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Only if you want to be completely sure you've thoroughly removed all the filter impurities. In my opinion, 5 minutes is plenty adequate.
731114
You use the green scrubby part of a dish sponge to scrub the outside of the filter. Mine clogged in 24 hours and cleaning didn't help. They sent replacements but
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If you are using just the 2 (7") filters which came with the CeraGrav LP-5, and if they are clean, it should take about 3 hours to filter a full 3.5 gallons...it will take longer the dirtier the filters become. Buying at least 2 more of the filters will lessen the time it takes to filter the water, which, depending on how much water you use, could be a necessary convenience.
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It depends on how dry the air already is. In the dead of winter, I had to fill the tank once a day. When the humidity rose some, I was able to go about 10 days on a tank. The filter needed to be cleaned after a month, and I have hard water at my home. Sharp claims with softer water you can go two months between cleanings.
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The manufacturer will always lure you to change you filter media regularly/monthly to insure good business. What i do is clean each one 2-3 weeks depending on how dirty the filter is. I clean it under high pressured water. Don't change it unless it no longer capable of filtering. You can see/ base it in your water clarity.
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The HEPA filter is washable. I soak it in a small container (or sink) with a squirt of dish washing liquid for 15-20 minutes, swishing occasionally then rinse well doing same method. It must be completely dry (overnight near fan or heat vent) before use. I own two HEPAs so one is always clean and dry. You should clean the HEPA filter about every 3-4 months depending on how frequently you vacuum and how dirty the jobs are.
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Some people on here are saying clean up is a 2 minute rinse and that is simply not true, unless they don't care about cleanliness. If you actually want to scrub your filter to be free of food particles (my definition of clean), it's going to take 5 minutes minimum, and that includes cleaning the auger, the restrictor, and the screen, as well as any food that was pushed out the wrong end up against the base of the motor.
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First of all the cleaner the filter, the faster it filters. When it is new, it will filter the full amount in about 6 hours. After the filter gets some use, it will take a bit longer. I take mine out and wash them every 3-4 months and change them once a year.