philalethes Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ive got two Pleatco PRB35 spa filters. I inherited them but was told they were pretty new. What I see is that most the filter pleats stick together, like 8-12 in a bunch, which then alternate with some large open pleats. When examined most the tight pleats do not have dirt in them. I've meticulously sprayed out every pleat but I guess they'll never stand evenly open. What is the cause of this? Were they left too long without cleaning? I've ordered new filters; just want to avoid this "pleat clumping" on the new ones. http://cista.net/pix/filter.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 The cause? quality conrol in manufacturer. I have heard of several reports that Pleatco is no what it once was and also of chinse counterits being sold online that exhitit the problem you describe. Another forum devoted to swimming pools had an extensive discussion aobut it last year. My suggestion is to try anouthre brand such as Uicel or World Pool (Aladdin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philalethes Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks for the info. Too late! I ordered two more Pleatco's from Amazon but they were only $15 each. Plus I splurged on what may prove a toy, a water comb to make it easier to get into the pleats http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00818KY0Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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