I have an endless pool (5000 Gal). I have been using these and changing them every 4 months per the EP manual. Can they last 6 months?
1817575
I think you can squeeze more time out of them. It might not perform as good as if was a brand new cartridge, but still doing some good.
1817576
I've tried to push it for five or six months but my 26,000 gallon pool begins to show signs of poor resistance to algae infestation. If you want to leave the cartridges in place I'd suggest increasing the use of liquid chlorine, which reduces the soft water benefit.
277362
When I first purchased pool I could maintain water for about a month without filter. but for up all summer I opted for filter and very happy I did. I change the element about every 3 weeks, so 6 elements last an entire season. I am happy with the filter performance although longevity is a different story, until I learned how to repair it.
200339
I am not sure exactly how long they last, however, we have used ours far longer than the projections and the filter worked great. Sorry i cannot be more exact. I just recently bought the first full filter set. It helps if you clean the outer filter often.
1006174
My pool is a 4500 gallon and it worked fine. Just remember to CLEAN the system periodically or it will fail.
506153
Infortunately that seems to vary from owner to owner. I have researched articles on these pools and owners have had them for many summers. Mine lasted 2. They develop holes at the folded edges when packed away and stored. Mine got so many holes in the sides I got tired of patching them and threw it away after 2 summers.
923062
My pool builder advised us to replace the cartridge every year. I am in Oklahoma and use my pool about 5 months a year if the weather is cooperative. For you I would replace the cartridge once a year unless my pool began showing stress or the weather is unusually crazy. It has made a world of difference in my chlorine pool. Good luck.
1984211
Yes and they last approx. 3 -6 months depending on how clean your water is... you still need to change or clean filter in between, just remove stick and then reinsert when putting back into filter. We have an ozinator on our hot tub so it lasts about 5 months. Good luck!
1278612
I have run mine through two consecutive two hour cycles.... No problems... All depends on how much is in your pool I would imagine...
47190
They say it lasts for 6 months, but I change mine every 3-4 months just to be sure. I have good water quality using this product.
1483011
I have never tried, but it looks like it would be more trouble than its worth. I run the pump continuously on a 3 setting, and one canister lasts 3 to 4 weeks. We always have crystal clear water.
438339
Hi Ben, we usually put about 4 at a time and it will last up to two weeks, depending on how hot the temperature is outside. I live north of Toronto, Ontario Canada. Our pool is closed for the winter months. We run the pool from May until October. I also put about 10L of liquid chlorine per week. Use larger pucks, and keep it set at about 3 on the dial. Hope this helps, if you need more help, let me know. Cheers
763181
I think technically they can last up to 6 months with proper/gentle sanitation practices, although it will become quite obvious when its time for a new one because they will start to disintegrate a bit...
210301
I left them out all summer and they have been out all winter too and they seem fine . If they can withstand South Carolina summers they can handle anywhere . I have 8 of them around my pool . Of course if you do store then they will last longer .
355189
if you keep the filters cleaned on a regular schedule they should last for many years. check your cleaning requirements (very simple and easy to do)
1108353
I'm sure they would last beyond a year. I've had mine for maybe 6-8 months and some have changed shape a little, but otherwise they are all perfectly fine!
428054
They lasted 3 months for me. Others lasted 1 month. I ues them daily with hot water.
1324193
It really depends on your usage. I change them every 12 months, or less if I notice a quality change. The manufactures website has a fact sheet that says how many gallons they are rated for.