Cleaned Filter- Pressure Rising

[drumfunky]

I just cleaned my Pentair Clean and Clear 420 cartridge filter for the first time. The pressure was perfect afterward but is not climbing quickly it seems. What is wrong? Everything looks fine, just the pressure is climbing.

[quantumchromodynamics]

What was the initial pressure when the filter was new?

How long have you had the filter?

What was the pressure before cleaning?

What did the filter elements look like?

Describe how you cleaned the filter elements.

What was the pressure after cleaning?

Describe what you mean by rising quickly.

What does your water look like?

Did you vacuum after cleaning the filter?

What are the make, model and horsepower of the pump?

Have you cleaned your new salt cell?

What are all of your chemical readings?

[AFiremanFirst]

And finally... does your pressure plateau or remain constant when it reaches ____?

[waterbear]

Explain how you cleaned the carts. Improper cleaning (acid washing before degreasing) can ruin carts and cause what you describe.