Tri-X Ceramic Filters

[PastorJeff]

I'm thinking of buying some spare filters for my Hot Spring Jetsetter so that I can swap them out more easily for cleaning come winter. A local dealer has recommended that I try the Tri-X Ceramic filters, which can be cleaned in the dishwasher. They also claim to filter twice the volume of water, which sounds hard to believe.

These filters cost about $50 each, and I need three. Has anyone here tried them? Do you think they are worth the cost?

Thanks, in advance, for your advice.

-Jeff

[footie]

I'm thinking of buying some spare filters for my Hot Spring Jetsetter so that I can swap them out more easily for cleaning come winter. A local dealer has recommended that I try the Tri-X Ceramic filters, which can be cleaned in the dishwasher. They also claim to filter twice the volume of water, which sounds hard to believe.

These filters cost about $50 each, and I need three. Has anyone here tried them? Do you think they are worth the cost?

Thanks, in advance, for your advice.

-Jeff

The brother-in-law had them in his Hotspring tub, I don't think he is of the opinion that they are dramatically better than the normal filters, they are better but he didn't replace them with the same when they were done which in my opinion speaks volumes.

[Fatlip]

I have a Jetsetter also but it came with Tri-x filters. I clean them in he dish washer and wash off real good in sink. They do just fine. Done 11 times so far and still look new. I do the Nitro's bleach method, all is well and very cheap in costs. Ive never used the paper ones,. but Tri-x seems to hold up.

Rick

[hottublady]

Yeah, I have the tri-x filters, I just like them because they last so long.

[SpaSplash]

1) How does one determine that your spa filters are worn out and need replacement if there are no obvious signs of deterioration? Some people only filter a few hours a day while others filter 24/7, some spas have high bather loads while other do not so how long do filters last?

2) At double the price are the Tri-X filters really worth it?

Lo Voltage

[dark rider]

1) How does one determine that your spa filters are worn out and need replacement if there are no obvious signs of deterioration? Some people only filter a few hours a day while others filter 24/7, some spas have high bather loads while other do not so how long do filters last?

2) At double the price are the Tri-X filters really worth it?

Lo Voltage

1. All HotSpring models use a 24/7 circ pump, so the tub is constantly filtering water through at least 1 filter. Bather load and usage time will definitely have an impact on how often you have to clean the filters, but I think water quality itself will have a bigger impact on how long the filters last.

2. IMO, they are definitely worth it. They last an extremely long time and are very easy to clean. With 5 filters in my Grandee, I will absolutely replace them with the Tri-X filters many years from now... If you're looking to save money in the short term, I'd buy at least one or two of the Tri-X and the rest paper, and use the Tri-X at the location of the circ pump inlet, since technically only 1 filter is used by the circ pump. The other filters only kick in when the jet pumps are on, so they don't see as much wear, and you'll probably get around 2 years out of even the paper filters in that role. Personally, I make sure I rotate my filters to ensure even wear. The reason HotSpring uses so many filters is becaust they rely on no-bypass filtration, meaning 100% of the water is getting filtered before it gets sent back into the tub. Other brands rely on bottom suction fittings that recycle non-filtered water. In order to get maximum flow without bottom suctions, it takes a lot of water passing through the filter media, hence the need for more filters.

[SpaSplash]

Thanks DR for your info. I agree with you, I already have one Tri-x on my circ pump and I figure on average that the circ pump filters probably 20 to 40 times more water than the jet pump ever filters. My jet pump filters are 2 years old and they look good and my water is good. I guess I am just looking for some kind of positive proof that they need replacing. A frequently used method for pool pumps seems to be an 8 psi differential when the filters need to be cleaned but again what is the standard for replacement barring rips and tears etc.

It just like the oil companies wanting you to change your engine oil every 3000 - that's poo-poo today and very waste full. I just want to make sure the filter companies aren't doing the same thing.