Steeb Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Just bought an Arctic Spa Cub. Came with a regular filter but it needed replacing. The dealership said the way to go was with a disposable filter. It would last up to six months, etc. We're doing all the right things with the water (chlorine) but we've gone through two filters in two months. A friend who switched from regular filters to disposable had the same experience and has since gone back. Is the whole disposable filter thing a money grab or is there something I'm just not getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottublady Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Just bought an Arctic Spa Cub. Came with a regular filter but it needed replacing. The dealership said the way to go was with a disposable filter. It would last up to six months, etc. We're doing all the right things with the water (chlorine) but we've gone through two filters in two months. A friend who switched from regular filters to disposable had the same experience and has since gone back. Is the whole disposable filter thing a money grab or is there something I'm just not getting? Hmmm... I've never used the disposable ones, but mine last about 5 years. Yes they are very expensive but I think it weighs out if the disposable only last 2 months??? How long to the original Arctic filters last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeb Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hmmm... I've never used the disposable ones, but mine last about 5 years. Yes they are very expensive but I think it weighs out if the disposable only last 2 months??? How long to the original Arctic filters last? 3 or 4 friends who have hot tubs buy 2 filters and rotate them every three weeks, depending on use, and they seem to be pretty happy. I just expected the disposable to last a lot longer as the dealer indicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Micro-pore filters have some special requirements in chemical care, as certain products may clog or damage the filter. Micropure, one manufacturer of such products, suggests that the following not be used with their products : Stain and Scale removers Clarifiers (flocculants) Defoamers Filter Cleaners Muriatic acid Swirl away (cleansers) Descummers The use of chemicals such as clarifiers, defoamers, and cleansers may reduce the life of a disposable micro-pore filter. Anecdotal evidence from users suggests that some water types (well water, perhaps?) may be better suited to pleated filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeb Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 The use of chemicals such as clarifiers, defoamers, and cleansers may reduce the life of a disposable micro-pore filter. Anecdotal evidence from users suggests that some water types (well water, perhaps?) may be better suited to pleated filters. Thanks for that response Tom. In fact we do live in a small village and all though our water is treated it is as close to well water as you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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