With the advent of the cartridge filter, homeowners who desire to save a little space by reducing the amount of fiberglass used in their filtration system have been able to do so. This means keeping the filtration system the same size or even reduce the thickness of the filter housing. Filters that are too thick may be too big, and these types of filters can often be found in places where they are difficult to access.
Filters that are too thin can be a real pain to install, and this can be attributed to the fact that all of the fiberglass used to make these filters are not of the same quality.
This last item is of particular concern to us because we are dealing with cartridge filters (the type of filtration system that was used) and these filters are made from 100% acrylic fiberglass. When we test these filters, they can be very difficult to install. Not only are these filters not the same quality as fiberglass, but they are not the same quality as anything else.
We’ve had cartridge filters for quite some time, and even though we’ve taken several precautions to prevent any issues, we have received reports from people that have had trouble installing them.
Since cartridge filters are essentially water-tight, they are susceptible to leaks. This can be easily repaired if you have a good quality caulking gun. But the problem with caulking guns is that they are very expensive and take a lot of time. A simple cheap one can be purchased for less than $10. That’s money you could use to fix a leak that could cost you your house.
This is one of the many things that make our cartridges so cheap, why would you need to replace them? In fact, it is pretty much a no-brainer. If water gets into any part of your cartridge, it can corrode the metal leaving it useless. Now, if you have a leak that is causing the whole cartridge to leak, you need to replace the entire thing. This is where cartridge filters come in.
These are little things that fit into the cartridge and help to keep the air out of the gun. They can be cheap and easily found at any hardware store. They are also easy to remove for cleaning. The cartridge manufacturer must have had a leaky cartridge because I have had to replace cartridges like these on occasion, which is why I recommend them. If you do decide to upgrade your cartridge, at least make sure you have an anti-chock filter in place.
In my opinion, the only reason to do this is because the cartridge manufacturer is a shady jerk. A cartridge with a leaky cartridge can explode, causing catastrophic damage to the gun, while a cartridge with an anti-chock filter can help to prevent this.
I have had to replace cartridges like these in the past because I couldn’t get the anti-chock part to stick to the cartridge, so I would buy cartridges with a little more integrity. However, I have found that anti-chock can be hard to find (when you don’t have a local distributor), but I still love these housings.
I love this as well. The idea of having a gun that can be used by one guy, but can be used by other people, has been a very attractive one for a long time. This is the kind of thing that makes us all so glad that things are still being made like this.