HOW TO: Clean Your POOL FILTER (Pentair)

[@zdennie_6913]

i’ve searched for many pool videos and this one was by far the most helpful

[@Bung-hole]

Great video I work for a pool builder in Texas and I will show customers this video to help them remember how to clean their filters.

[@rach0984]

thank you! i watch your video twice a year when i clean my pool filter to ensure that i don't miss anything. i appreciate you filming this!

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Awesome! Glad to help !

[@101southdrum]

Wow not only did I find a video to walk me through everything, you, Nick, are the man who sold and helped design our pool! Thank you from the Alvarado’s! 👏👏

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

YES!!! I'm happy to help anyone with filter clean questions, especially my very own customers!! you're very welcome!

[@oldsklrt1]

This is the best pool filter cleaning video on KZbin. I have been using it for over a year. Also, if your spa and pool jets appear to be circulating water more inefficiently, it may be the clogged pool filter. Clean it thoroughly and watch the results. Thank you for this video! 😎

[@mattdruhe7514]

Great video....loved the Benny Hill music and Dumb and Dumber clip! Laughs aside, this saves me around $200 vs having a pool company come out. Greatly appreciate it!

[@Rooooodeeeee]

Life saver. Had to fill my pump for the 2-3 mins you recommended.

[@robertschick4006]

Thanks for posting this tutorial. I forgot to relieve the pressure from the filter. After trying everything to get the top off, I watched your video and it reminded me how to do it. Thanks again!

[@Rajgitaa]

Excellent video. I went from DE to cartridge and this will be my first time. D.E. was a pita to replace those fins. You explained everything very well, I espeically like when and why for the pressure valve. Thanks again. Best tutorial on this.

[@pskyy]

I have to watch this every time i clean the pool filters. Thank you for the video.

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Leigh H me too!

[@Bransonplays100]

This video was the most helpful video ever!!!! Thanks for covering all the basics and making it quick and easy!

[@waterdroppool]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I show customers this when I’m doing pool school 👍

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

this makes my day! thanks for the feedback!

[@turtleman03]

I'm a first time pool owner as of 6 months ago. This video was SUPER helpful! Thank you!

[@annedewitt6974]

Terrific video!! Thanks for teaching hubby & I how to clean our filter!

[@nielsendc1]

Very informative thanks for posting. After watching this I gained the courage to clean mine. First time in the four years we’ve had the pool and they were disgusting. In my defense the pressure in the system was still below the “clean” line. Anyways i was able to put everything back together and my house hasnt exploded yet so I must’ve done something right!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

what you mean you have not cleaned your filter in 4 years! Holy moly!

[@nielsendc1]

@@GuitarsAndSynths So I think its actually been three years but I’m guessing that still sounds like too long. When the guys installed the pool I was told to keep an eye on the pressure gauge on the filter. When it gets above a certain level it indicates it needs to be cleaned (build up of junk causing higher pressure). But the pressure when running the filter at our standard speed never goes up. The last time we cleaned it, it was after two or three years and there wasn’t all that much to clean. Thoughts? Do you think I should just clean it periodically regardless of a pressure reading?

[@debbyvandusen7548]

awesome video for a 67 year old woman to clean her filter by herself! thank you

[@barbaracumming4550]

I'm with ya, Debby! But I'm only 65 ;-)

[@dirtytoliet]

I'm 29 and this helped for my first home I bought ;)

[@sorooshlame3587]

Thank you for your great video! Tried it and my pool is super clean a day later.

[@DW-tq5ie]

I found an easy way to reinstall DE filter pads that needs to be shared. I don’t do videos so perhaps you can add this to one of yours. I was one of those who struggled with getting my Hayward filter pads realigned after taking them off the manifold. There was always one or two that would leak DE back into the pool on completion. I thought one or more may have torn but it turned out the filter pads weren’t seated properly to the manifold. I found it by running the pump in the backwash mode (cover off) and seeing water leaking from several of the connections. After disassembling I turned the manifold upside down, started with the short pad and worked clockwise outside to inside making sure all pads were well seated into the manifold and there correct spacers. The hardest part was getting the long bolt back into the manifold hole and it wasn’t that bad. All in all this was a much easier task than working from the normal position and no leaks or DE back into my pool. As a side note, I almost purchased a new filter set at $100 plus.

[@jims7343]

This was super-helpful, thank you. I knew I could do this, but I'd been procrastinating, and this video gave me the little extra shove to get it done. Everything worked out exactly like you showed in the video. I never like to think "what could go wrong?", because you ask that and you'll find out But nothing did. Thanks!

[@lupe7908]

Can i ask how long it took for the tank to shoot the water out at the end?

[@jims7343]

It might depend on how strong a pump you have, I don’t know, but for my pump it was about 30 seconds I think? Plus or minus 10 seconds. I could hear it filling up though so it’s not a sudden surprise.

[@haribaliga3320]

Very informative, useful, and to-the-point video compared to the other ones. The only things I carried forward from the other ones were to wear gloves and to be aware of the pressure release mechanism to let out air and then water and be careful after switching on to avoid getting hit by an incorrectly installed filter dome cover. Otherwise, this video was a 10/10, and thanks again! My filter cleanup was a breeze with the help of this video despite it being my first time! Thanks Nick!

[@ZyionRecords]

I'm going to be brave and give it a great go this weekend... thanks for the info and video man you're awesome

[@technopink01]

How often do you need to clean this type of filter?

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

twice a year at the minimum is what my pool guy recommends

[@georgevincent5337]

Great video. If you you are having trouble removing the plug, just use a wet vac to get the water and other sediments out of the bottom.

[@raulfernandez9111]

Nick, just wanted to say thank you for this easy to follow tutorial. I just bought a home that came with a pool and ran across this video. Sure enough, the filter had massive amounts (pounds) of fine sand caked on. I couldn't believe the amount of sand. I could have easily filled a wall mart bag or two.

[@erinosner7152]

🎉thank you so much! Was able to do it myself and save $150!

[@kevint1849]

I appreciate the video. I didn't even know this "cleaning pool filters" was a thing. Great job. I can't believe you actually got some haters at the end. "We give your comment a 1 or the middle finger" - Hilarious!

[@AlexErika]

This was super helpful. Thank you, I had a little different Pentair filter. The filters were circular and thin. But anyways, it worked out.

[@luismoreno8119]

Thank you...Very intuitive...love the Benny Hill music

[@aleci1717]

Thank you. This is very helpful! I will try to do it for the first time this week!

[@Two_Buck]

Good video, thanks. The only thing I would say is that my filter cartridge actually has a "This side up" stamp on it. So just check your cartridge.

[@MikeBarryPatrick]

HUGE Help!! Thank you!! Love teh Chicago Flag Hat as well!! - Mike (from Chicago)

[@JohnPDixon-of4ro]

Thanks. Well done. Now off to follow your directions.

[@ThanosWasRight300]

Thanks brotha great video

[@mrsmith6272]

First time. Thanks for making video FUN! That's how I learn best!

[@normanwong1780]

nicely done. the tip about cleaning under and all around the O-ring very helpful.

[@Bung-hole]

Good job on the video I send this to customers so they can clean on their own

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Deez N so cool!

[@TheMsfabulousMsMs]

Im going to be brave and try this tomorrow

[@Lockedo]

I hope he turned off the pump

[@onurcam]

How did it go?

[@oooooooooOoOoOo571]

@@onurcam it exploded

[@maganablue1]

Big thanks ! Very well explained

[@mikerwin]

Really made the job a lot more dooable. Thanks

[@romandotbsbd]

Thanks. Saved me lots of headaches.

[@scottyank3382]

Great tutorial! I cleaned mine for the first time. Total process about 45-60 minutes.

[@king_vixtor]

Hopefully your doing it much faster now, max it should take about 10 minutes

[@ajit52]

Useful information Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@RayCatalinaX]

Nice hat! Looks like the city of Chicago flag on the front!! Informative video... thanks for posting!!

[@kathleendixon4125]

That seems pretty simple. Thanks for the how to!

[@marlking2140]

Also the O-ring should be lubricated before replacing the top of the filter.

[@ronbasher8117]

Very helpful and funny video, thank you.

[@signaturebenefits8703]

great video...very helpful!!!

[@joncwolf5666]

Which valves should we close? Where does the water go when we drain the filter?

[@Nick-gn8wt]

when you open the air relief valve to start the process, the water drains down the filter and back flows through the plumbing lines back into pool.

[@rayray4s]

Thanks for the great lesson.

[@angelashawver5473]

I don’t see you Where you Removed the drain plug. Why is that?

[@J-Rod73]

Thank you for this video bro 👍

[@hardfought1842]

My chore for manana. Thanks brotha !

[@Sunroofking]

Thanks for the information 🤝👍🤝

[@geezer2tech154]

Nice! Thank you!

[@smokeyj3983]

First of all, your pool is sick man. Really really nice. Thanks for the video, do you have to grease the o ring at all?

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

jorge molina thanks buddy! I don’t grease it. Still on original o-ring for last 6 years

[@MsJdy]

@@Lick1Nuedtke Thanks! Great video!!!!!

[@cjb8993]

I have a pentair on my concrete hot tub. Any idea how often cleaning is recommended? Once a year?

[@bweaver760]

Thank you for your good video!

[@Md6rx]

You just saved me 150 dollars thnx

[@joeyperez3974]

Question❓ can I run my pool pumps with out that piece of screen that is attached to the 3/4 PVC pipe that's in the middle of all four filters??I believe it catches debri that is being pumped back into the pool. I removed mine due to always clogging up to much and not able to use my pool vacuum at it's best. Any advice any ones got for that?? Thank you

[@lasvegasdwellers3565]

thanks for the tutorial!

[@AndreKhan716]

Thank you! Very well done.

[@Saigon900]

I will try clean mine tomorrow ..thanks..

[@miamitreasurehunter]

Thanks for sharing this 🙏

[@ants7279]

So do I need to use new filters after every month or by your expert opinion how long can I use the same filter assuming its new.

[@67Reaperss]

Awesome 👏🏻 thanks for sharing

[@avandyke143]

Great video!!

[@airjordanhead80]

How often do you do this ?

[@desertcamel3573]

great job explaining

[@JP-hw6zm]

This was awesome. Who was the young guy with the tattoos??? :)

[@raultv760]

Great info, thank you 👍

[@zilla66]

Thanks for this. Just did my first filter clean out on the new pool. The only thing I messed up was pointing the pressure gage words the house when it’s closed…..

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

NICE WORK.

[@mizzladycroft]

Are you using simply green concentrate? Or are you diluting?

[@JessicaLuedtke-s9r]

Just simple green concentrate. Not diluting

[@MoreMoto262]

159 Pool boys did not like this video.....thanks for the great video.

[@killiananderson1262]

Nicely done video and thanks for the simple green tip!

[@jeffthompson806]

No goop on the o ring?

[@MonicaF-tr6bu]

Question how did the filter fill up with water one everything is it back together

[@Nick-gn8wt]

turn on the pump.

[@mindygeist7157]

Thanks so much y’all- fingers crossed😬

[@domingos41]

How many times do I have to clean this filter?

[@freedomofspeech75]

should lubricate the O ring as well .

[@cesarebeccaria7641]

Second that. Also clean the groove where it goes in both the top and bottom.

[@tyronesmith3378]

Thanks for the reminder.

[@nickgomez.8715]

Don't need lube.

[@DBJr1980]

@@nickgomez.8715 believe me. You'll wish you had it when you get it all back together, fire it back up and there is a leak. I am a pool tech and have a few of these filters on my route. Since I started using lube every time I take these apart, I've never had any leaks.

[@nickgomez.8715]

@@DBJr1980 I'm an pool guy for almost 12 years.

[@marytrujillo8433]

Great video! Thanks 😊. What should the valve be reading once you clean the filters? Maybe be is at 18. Is that ok?

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

mary trujillo pressure is different for every system. Now that filters are cleaning and it runs at 18. Use that reference when psi gets up over 30psi.

[@raftika1]

Thanks for this. I think I’ll try it but I’m worried since mine looks different from yours

[@lupe7908]

How long did it take for the water to shoot out? We waited and could here it filling up but water never shoots out

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Hi Daisy, normally after a filter clean, a pump could take 3-5 minutes or so to prime. if it's not filling up and water shooting out of the air relief valve. you might need to look into re-priming the pump by putting a bucket of water into the pump.

[@lupe7908]

@@Lick1Nuedtke thank you so much! My husband and i were able to do it ourselves. He went back out there and got the water to shoot out. This video made it so easy

[@creativeboxstudios9922]

@@Lick1Nuedtke When you say pump, is it the big canister where the grids are?

[@onedayatatimepatrickd6917]

Excellent Thank You Sir 🙏🏻

[@gonzogear]

Great video. 2 questions please. 1) Simple Green cleaner, are you worried about that cleaner getting back into the pool and effecting the chemical balance or hurting the plaster? 2) is there any type of lubricant you use on the O-ring when reinstalling to ensure a good seal? Or is it necessary? Didn't see that in the video. Thank you for your insight.

[@geezer2tech154]

2. I'm certainly no expert as I did my first one today. I washed the upper and lower grooves where the O-ring rests with a forceful jet of water, though I guess you could use a scrub brush on it if you are really meticulous. I rubbed my palms with dish soap and worked my way around the O-ring, then rinsed and repeated one more time (if convenient, washing in a sink full of soapy water would probably be even better.) After it dried I coated a rag with silicone spray and worked this around the O-ring. It seemed to work very well. I saw someone use silicone spray in another filter cleaning video. Someone commented below that you should use silicone jelly from the pool store to avoid possible petroleum ingredients which may attack the O-ring, however, the Gunk Silicone Spray that I used says that it is compatible with all metal, rubber, and wood right on the front of the spray can.

[@richardgarcia331]

I followed your video step by step, but now I got no pressure in my tank. Any thoughts?

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Try filling up your pump with a bucket of water. It might need a “boost” to prime the pump.

[@Bitcoin-Busa]

Half of the water is still in the tank if you don’t open the bottom drain plug

[@davidmora6880]

Great video. I have exact same one. Pool guy was gonna charge $100

[@davidrogers9585]

How do you drain the water out of the bottom portion of the filter?

[@sarahmangone7785]

How often do you do this? Is this a seasonal job, or a monthly maintenance?

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Sarah Mangone I can usually get away with 4-5 months, but watch and listen to your filter. It will give you warning signs like the pool won’t clean as fast as normal.

[@sarahmangone7785]

@@Lick1Nuedtke Yes, our sand filter definitely let us know by the sound, but it's been a long time since I've used the filter elements. The first one I used was well over 20 years ago and it was an awful experience. It was too small for the pool and a pain to clean every other day. Ended up getting a sand filter, but I'm seeing that filter elements have come a LONG WAY since then.

[@amberpowers1986]

Thank you so much for this. You don't even know what you mean to me right now....lol

[@judytaylor2]

Great tutorial video...any funny!!! Thank you!

[@Syn-gm2yw]

When attempting, the filter drain cap broke. Not sure if it was an installation issue or what. Either way it broke, any videos or suggestions to replace the plug cap??

[@joedirtyyy1909]

This guy is definitely a dad

[@jnemartin]

after you twist the thing on the top to release the air, how do you know it's complete and that all air is out? also, do you turn it back to original start point before moving on to next steps? and mine has a lever - when I flip the lever to prime my lines, when the air is all out water spurts out the opposite side of the lever - it's not *this* lever I'm adjusting, it's the whole top piece, right? TIA

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

good questions: Once all air is out of the system, water will start spraying out of the air release. go ahead and close it. if you have a lever, that's ok. turn on the pool (after the filter clean process) then flip open that lever until all air is out and water is spraying out. then close lever. good to go!

[@guyclifford4473]

Go into more detail as to how you get the black staining from deep in the filter pleats. My filters look clean white from hose pressure deep cleaning. However the gauge says they are still dirty. I clean them Twice a month and they’re a year old.

[@barbaracumming4550]

How did you apply the Simple Green? Spray it, or pour it on?

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

Barbara Cumming spray works best.

[@barbaracumming4550]

@@Lick1Nuedtke Thanks, Nick! Such a great video! I was thinking that the spray wouldn't reach all the folds, but it did the trick!

[@lisaalvarez3880]

Do you add the D n E powder filter? If so when n where?

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

No DE powder added on a cartridge type filter

[@JG-jb1xv]

I followed all your steps. After putting everything back and tightening the bolt I turned system on with pressure valve open, I let it run for several minutes and no water is shooting out.

[@Lick1Nuedtke]

J G hi! If you have followed all of the steps and still not getting water out of the air relief valve then it sounds like your pump is not priming up. Remove the lid from your pump and fill it full of water using a 5 gallon bucket. Re-tighten the lid and try again.

[@JG-jb1xv]

Thank you Sir. It worked. 👍🏽

[@lylewhite1647]

nice short and simple, good job!

[@Katelynn1979]

When I had my pool built and they came out to teach me about it they said to put petroleum jelly on the o-ring? What does that do? Help with the seal? Do you just put it all around?

[@richvanek1363]

Don't use Vaseline, get a silicone based lube from a pool supply store.

[@Raysea88]

Do not use silicone SPRAY. The spray may have petroleum based ingredients that will harm the o-ring as will Vaseline.

[@richvanek1363]

@@Raysea88 I use magic lube or boss, i never tried the spray. As cheapskate the loss from over the spray was causing panic attacks.