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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Movinon on September 05, 2006, 07:45:34 am

Title: Tri X Filters
Post by: Movinon on September 05, 2006, 07:45:34 am

How often should I run my filters through the dishwasher?  How often should they be rotated?    

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Spiderman 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.

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Webini 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?

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Spiderman 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!!  

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Webini 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.

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: NWHotTubber on September 23, 2006, 11:42:35 am

We were told about once a month... NO detergent.

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Vanguard 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.

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Gomboman 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.

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Tatooed_Lady 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. ;)

Title: Re: Tri X Filters
Post by: Chas 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.

 8-)