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Tri X Filters
« on: September 05, 2006, 07:45:34 am »
How often should I run my filters through the dishwasher?  How often should they be rotated?    

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Tri X Filters
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Spiderman

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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2006, 09:17:06 am »
I wash mine every 4-6 weeks, but the only filter that seems dirty is the circulation filter.  I could probably go longer, but I like knowing my filters are clean.  Rotate your filters after you clean them.
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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2006, 08:49:02 am »
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I wash mine every 4-6 weeks, but the only filter that seems dirty is the circulation filter.  I could probably go longer, but I like knowing my filters are clean.  Rotate your filters after you clean them.

Do you put in dishwasher detergent or just use the hot water to clean?  I'm a little gunshy about putting detergent in (don't want foam in the tub).  Or do you use detergent and then run through an extra rinse cycle?

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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2006, 10:15:58 am »
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!   No detergent!!!!   Unless you like bubbles in your tub  ;)    I run mine through a normal cycle with NO DETERGENT!!  
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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2006, 11:27:05 am »
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!   No detergent!!!!   Unless you like bubbles in your tub  ;)    I run mine through a normal cycle with NO DETERGENT!!  


That's what I thought.  :)  I've seen posts mentioning detergent and I thought the poster was just asking for trouble.

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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2006, 11:42:35 am »
We were told about once a month... NO detergent.


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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2006, 05:35:59 pm »
Also, make sure you don't have a rinse agent like jet dry in your dishwasher.  This is also a no-no.
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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2006, 07:55:04 pm »
I prefer using a High Pressure nozzle to spray out the gunk. I tried the Dishwasher routine but I ended up hosing them off when I was finished.
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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2006, 10:28:45 pm »
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!   No detergent!!!!   Unless you like bubbles in your tub  ;)    I run mine through a normal cycle with NO DETERGENT!!  
Funny...the detergent I use in my dishwasher doesn't make bubbles, only the liquid stuff that I use to do dishes by hand does....
I was told that Cascade type automatic dishwasher detergent cuts the crud without foam issues...just remember to rinse, rinse rinse afterwards...(that's what I was told, anyhow)
Just had to get my $.02 in there. ;)
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Re: Tri X Filters
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2006, 04:08:14 pm »
I would imagine that if dishwasher detergent was the foaming type, it would fill the dishwasher up and pile out on the floor. I haven't used any on my filters yet, but I bet it would be ok.

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