This video provides a step-by-step guide on cleaning a Sta-Rite PLM Series Media Pool Filter. It demonstrates how to properly clean a Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge filter, which is essential for maintaining the pool’s cleanliness and safety for swimming. The process involves turning off the pool pump, releasing pressure from the filter, removing the filter tank cover, removing filter elements or cartridges, cleaning the filter elements or cartridges, cleaning the tank and other parts, reinstalling the filter elements, and restarting the pool pump.
To clean a Sta-Rite System 3 cartridge filter, follow these steps:
- Turn off the pool pump to cease water flow.
- Release pressure by turning the air relief valve (resting on the top of the filter) counterclockwise.
- Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to clean the filter.
- Locate the filter cartridge inside the Sta-Rite System 2 filter canister. Rinse off the filter cartridge with a hose to remove it. For an in-depth cleaning, dissolve 1 cup of TSP (trisodium phosphate) powder in a bucket of water and leave the cartridge overnight or 3 hours in it.
- Place the filter on a flat, clean surface and use a medium pressure spray nozzle to clean the filter by spraying from the top to the bottom. Use a garden hose and a soft brush to clean thoroughly.
The Sta-Rite System 3 cartridge filter is easy to clean and filters better than traditional paper cartridge filters. To clean a pool filter cartridge, turn off the power and pump to prevent water from flying around when opening the pool.
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I love ya brother! Good info BUT …I take issue with a few things. Don’t spray silicone (over spray) into the housing. Spray the O-Ring away from the filter then put it back in. Actually I would say to manually spread ‘plumber’s grease’ (silicone) on it but it is a messy job and better if you wear TSA (grope you) blue gloves. Every rubber seal should be wiped with the silicone grease also. I appreciate your info!
I watched the article to see if there was anything different I needed to do when cleaning the Sta-Rite set up….The only thing I do different is after an initial spray down…I spray the filters down with Vinegar Water and let that sit a bit and then re-spray….I re-purposed an old swivel chair base to make a platform that the filters can sit on elevated off the ground and I can spin the filters….I also designed and 3D printed a tool that fits over the “wrist breaker” knobs…It chucks up in a hand drill….spins them loose in seconds.
Good article. I’ve never used a silicone SPRAY to lube the O-ring, I’ve always used against tube. I think the spray would be faster. In terms of using a pressure washer, I THINK that – as you alluded to – it would obliterate the filter element. Lastly, where was the fiberglass you were wearing gloves to avoid? Was it on the cartridge tank or on the cartridge itself?
Regarding the o ring for the filter…..(the o ring that’s placed between the top and bottom filter tank…) The o ring keeps moving out of place. It won’t stay in place. I’ve checked the o ring and evert looks good. ( no cracks or anything like that) So what gives? I’ve lubed up the o ring. Wiped the area where the o ring is placed. But it doesn’t stay in place. Any suggestions?
This filter should have been named the Sta Rite Wrist Breaker. Why close the tank with one clamp (like every other filter ever invented) when you can use 8 clamps! By hand! I hate these filters with a passion. System 3 is the #1 filter I do NOT want to see when I get called for a filter clean. LOL! I’ll leave it at that. Again, nice article.