help scum

[tlc]

Today it was time to clean the filters for the first time, used filter cleaner soaked for 12 hours rinsed and put back in tub, water was cloudy so added water clarifier, now I have huge scum. I wanted to shock thinking that would solve my problem, but dealer and I are out of shock!!! on Brillliance system (bromine) what can I do???
tlc

[tlc]

Unbelievable that nobody could help me, My filteration system took care of it. As of late last night the water was crystal clear!  thanks for everyone's suggestions!

[Brewman]

I was a little too busy last night to post to the board, I'd have suggested letting your filter system take care of it.
Brewman

[wmccall]

, used filter cleaner soaked for 12 hours rinsed and put back in tub,

tlc

I noticed you said rinse only once.  I rinse the heck out of mine, walk away, come back, rinse again, and then a third time.

[txwillie]

I had the same thing happen to me in the first couple of months I had my tub. The scum is a byproduct of the clarifier. It is all the crud clumping together and sticking to the walls. The crud that is coagulating is probably residue from the filter cleaner. You have to rinse, and rinse and rinse some more. I used to rinse with just a hose/sprayer interspersed with soaks in clean water. At least 15 min on each filter and even then I'd get cleaner back in the tub. I made my own little backwash device for my filters and now spend less than 5 min each and get no cleaner residue at all.

Many of the regulars on this board will tell you to drain and refill after the first month or so. Probably a good idea. I did it when I had your problem at about 2 months. But, any time you use a clarifier, plan on spending 30 min or so scooping crud and foam out of the tub with a skimmer and wiping down the walls with a clean sponge (and make sure the sponge is new and you rinse the heck out of it before you use it in the tub).

Hope it helps

txwillie

[HotTubMan]

I thought this was another thread on JA....

[tlc]

I have decided to order new filters , that way I won't be in such a hurry !! I'll  have an extra set!! clean one and put in other. I realize I didn't rinse well enough. thought 10 min would be enough! Live on Mi and it is still cold!!!
tlc

[Gary]

I have decided to order new filters , that way I won't be in such a hurry !! I'll  have an extra set!! clean one and put in other. I realize I didn't rinse well enough. thought 10 min would be enough! Live on Mi and it is still cold!!!
tlc

Having a second set of filter(s) is a wise thing to do. To properly clean and reuse your filter(s) you must soak, rinse, rinse and then let them dry. Most people always miss the last step. So if you do not have an extra filter you will never do the last step and it is important.

Gary