Question about filter soaking...

[Henrys514]

I did a search for the MSDS and didn't come up with anything. I did find a phone number for the manufacturer, so I'll call them and ask. I don't know why they don't put ingredients on their chemicals...that really bothers me. Aren't they required to?

The filter isn't actually green...the algae is gone now thank goodness. I just want to soak it to get everything out of there that the hose can't get. Especially since this was a brand new filter before we had the algae problem. I'd like to extend its life a little.

Thanks for your response...I'll let you know what the chemical company says.

[dep78737]

I find spraying the filters with plain water from a hose sprayer works for me. Seems more logical to simply dislodge the gunk than soak and I've never had a buildup that needs detergent/acid to remove. I do it twice a year even though pressure never goes up but a couple of pounds and it takes about an hour to disassemble, thoroughly clean and reassemble. Pressure washers are supposed to be too powerful and could damage the filter material.

[Henrys514]

According to the company's MSDS, the Filter Renew contains acids and a nonionic surfactant/detergent. It sounds like this will work for me to dissolve of some of that junk on the filter.

They were very nice about sending me the MSDS, but it still bothers me that they didn't list the ingredients on the back...

[waterbear]

should work fine. the degreaser/cleaner in it is probably either TSP or one of it's non phosphate substitutes. Basicly the same thing in automatic dishwasher detergent like Cascade or Electrosol powder.