Sub-Type: Filters
Pack Size: 2 Filters
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Bundle Listing: Yes
**SPONGE FILTER WARNING** We are seeing several listings for 'bio sponge' filters for your hot tub, spa and pool. DO NOT USE THESE! These are made from pond filter foam and will invalidate your warranty as well as possibly damage your pump. 1, They are not chemical resistant (ponds are not treated wit chlorine or bromine!) It's all very well some warning not to use with Chlorine, but not only is Chlorine the most popular form of treatment, but the Bromine they suggest using also contains Chlorine! A lack of knowledge is a dangerous thing!
2, You do NOT want biological action in your spa... Your sanatiser is there to stop this. You spas uses chemical controls not biological ones! 3, They have a habit of slowly disintegrating, sending small particles into you pump causing clogs and issues. Worst case is when the heat goes off small bits can settle on the heater element and burn onto it.(We have seen this!) 4, The level of filtration is incredible small. They are designed for maximum water flow to encourage a large bacterial colony.
To do this they have to resist clogging and so are very open structure allowing as much water to flow through as possible. They are as they say designed for biological reasons not to filter microscopic particles out (haze). In a spa you want the highest level of filtration possible. Your standard filters go down to about 20 microns.... Our filters go down to 1 micron!!! 5, The mere fact many are being promoted on a 'bio basis' and on the fact they go for several weeks without clogging, clearly shows the sellers lack of knowledge when it comes to filtering your spa or hot tub.
Ask yourself, with new filter units costing £250 plus.... are you willing to trust a 'diy' pond option? Personally I would spent a few extra pounds and get the reasurance of a filter designed for spas, by one of the worlds leading spa, hot tub and pool filter producers. A filter that not only comes with a full 1 year guarantee, but will not invalidate your warranty or damage your pump. 6, Yes we have had people contact us with disintergrated sponges and damaged pumps.... and sadly one lovely couple that fell foul to the warranty invalidiation and was out of pocket by £260! SEASON LONG REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR MANY TYPES OF INFLATABLE HOT TUBS.
There are now 2 types of Type VI / Type 6 filters. The older Type VI filter which is doughnut shaped and sized has now been discontinued and replaced with a new double sized model. If previously using the older type you will now need a filter housing that would hold 2 of the old ones. ALL FILTERS COME IN A TWIN PACK! Fed up with the expense of the short lived filters which are not really very efficient for your spa?
Then we have the answer! Made from the same high quality materials as expensive hot tub filters and so have an expected life of a full season or up to 12 months with regular washing! Saving you £££ Top quality Reemay filter material Far more efficient than standard filters - less filtering needed for better results! (Initially you may need to wash every 2 to 3 days for a short while. This is while it filters out all the fine stuff that your old filters left behind!) Designed to last atleast 12 months if correctly cared for!
To keep your filters in tip top condition we recommend washing every week or as needed in a high quality cleaner. (See our classifieds board Shop!) For light soiling you can use a ready to use filter spray for quick and easy cleaning, however for a more powerful clean use our filter cleaning powder and leave to soak over night. Always rinse thoroughly before replacing. NOT SURE WHAT FILTER YOU NEED? JUST LET US KNOW THE MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR SPA OR LET US HAVE THE MEASUREMENTS OF YOUR EXISTING FILTER - LENGTH, DIAMETER, CENTRE HOLE DIAMETER, AND ANY OTHER DETAILS YOU MAY HAVE.
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