Cascade 1000 - How often to change out media/filters? How often should I figure on replacing the media/filters on the tank?
145271
Depending on your biomass I think about once a month. I usually trade off between rinsing the sponges and replacing the carbon (PS to save money buy cartons on carbon and refillable bags). IF you miss a cleaning nothing too dramatic happens but it's good practice.
2039175
There is a pre-filter that you have to change. There is an indicator to tell you when to change filters. How often depends on what setting you run. I run mine at medium 24/7, high for 1 hour after vacuuming. I change filters about every1 1/2 - 2 months. They're not expensive.
249637
A properly cycled tank should NEVER get a FULL water change. Once a week change 25% (50% when necessary)of the water with a gravel vaccuum and add a biological supplement like API Quick Start by pouring it over the filter. Change carbon every 4 weeks, biomax at 6 months, and foam at one year. Rinse Bio and foam (not at the same time) every 6 weeks when changing water.
27966
I have been cleaning the equipment each time the water starts tasting different. I change filters according to time, but if for some reason, the water continues to take differently, then I would replace it earlier. There isn't any type of indicator on the equipment, just your own site, taste, and time.
1403284
I don't use mine all that much, but I haven't had to replace the filter yet. I do clean it after each use, but that's easy enough to do.
355187
I have the white ceramic filters - and initially just installed two of them, leaving the other pair as 'spares', ten months ago. I refill the tank twice a week, using the water to cook with, to make tea, and to drink. I've taken it to the Gulf coast twice - great improvement there. The flow rate hasn't slowed thus far, so I haven't even scrubbed my filters yet. I still use tap water for pasta.
1916769
I donʻt bother changing just the filter. Since the filters alone usually cost about $60 and a brand new complete unit is usually about $84, I just buy a new complete unit so I can have a clean diverter and hoses. I would suggest replacing it when you notice a change in taste but it should last you at least 6 months or longer depending how hard your water is
2142959
I should add that I have two 5 stage systems. One at the kitchen sink and one on the line that feeds our fridge icemaker. I always keep two sets of spare filters, on hand, so I can change them if my bride starts having trouble with the taste. I can't remember noting the color of the used filters that I have replaced.
1049042
On the old models I changed every 30 days. This one, with filter A, says it will last 3-6 months. I haven't had this one long enough to know for sure.
1403285
I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.
1228548
I didn't use anything in mine, but I don't use anything when changing the filters either. I just let the tank fill up over the course of a few hours and then I allowed the whole thing to empty down the drain. I think I did this twice just to kind of rinse out the tank.
44427
I have two 306 filters.One is about 3 years old, the other a few months old.I clean them and replace some filter media about one every 2-3 months.So the one that is 3 years old has at least 15 cleanings on it.I have never had anyone leak on me.Make sure the black rubber gasket around the motor housing is seated in the correct spot. also another good thing is to put a drop of baby oil on your finger and lube up the gasket.Sometimes the gasket can get brittle.
2179593
I have city water, 2 whole house filters, and a water softener. Scale indicator on unit has not yet been triggered and it's been in use for 3 years. No maintenance to date.
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
1626008
Yep, that's what I did. The filter tube took up too much of the tank for me. I removed the entire filter assembly (the below-gravel part, the middle tube) and just use a small side-mounted filter, which is more than sufficient.
63250
I've replaced just the filters so far. I'm sure I'll have to replace the housing eventually as we have lots of mineral buildup over time.
1192771
I am about to purchase this but another customer has carefully opened the filter media holder and replaced the active carbon and filter floss with similar filter media used for fish since this is a basic filter. We already have such materials since we do own a 50gal fish tank. So you can go to the pet store and buy what you need rather than buying a brand new filter every month.