Ron Petrosky Operations Manager
Pre-Inspection of Filtration Filters
Believe it or not the planting season is just around the corner and before you know it, it will be time to start setting up your filtration filter for your drip. Here are a few things you can check for now while your filters are setting dormant.
Screen Filters:
Remove the element and make sure it is not clogged. It may look clean on the out side but the water flows thru the element from the inside out so it is best to inspect it in a well lit area. If the element is clogged, the best way to clean it is to use a brush on the inside of the element to remove the debris. In some cases this may not be enough to clean it so you may also need to use a pressure washer at the lowest setting. Once this is done you should be able to see light coming thru the screen. If you do not then the element should be replaced. You should also check the screen for tears and if it has any it should be replaced. Also check all the o-rings for signs of wear and or tears and if any replace.
Sand Media Filters:
Make sure all water has been drained so the sand can dry. Once the sand is dry check it for cracking. Cracking is a sign of old sand and the sand should be replaced. Note: If your tank has stone in the bottom then you will need to replace that too. If the sand looks fine then check the level of it in the tank. The level of the sand should be right at the crest of the tank and if it is below that then add fresh sand.
Important: Before adding any sand or stone please call us and check the capacity of each tank as well as the specification of the sand and stone.
These same things should be done periodically throughout the operation period of the filters to maintain peak performance of the filters.
