can this filter be turned down if you don't need it running full strength?
1595275
Yes you can just purchase a timer and the filter will switch off or on as you program your timer
1595276
yes you can, but once it is packed with all of your media and gets a little dirty you can turn it all the way back up. Im running it on a 90 gallon saltwater
1595277
Its funny how people answer without knowing the truth. Yes you can by pinching in on the discharge valve. As it states in the manual "The valve lever can also be used to regulate water flowwith no harm to the motor or its components."
1595278
No, it's all or nothing with the FX5. Get the FX6 if you need those controls.
1595279
no it can't but this filter is not for small applications the smallest tank i would run it on is a 55 gallon
1788660
it can reduce it using the dupont wfpfc9001 filter cartridge. about $13.00 bucks
638948
You can turn off the ION but still run the filter. Typically I only turn on the ION when I am not home; as soon as I get home I will turn off the ION. That way the smell does not bother me much.
2060849
You should be all right. There's a gauge on the system that tells you if the pressure is good enough. The Better the pressure the more efficient the filter is
1334167
Yes, it shuts the unit down when water pressure drops. We used it for a pool and when the filter cartridge plugged up and decreased the water flow it shut down, great reminder to change cartridges...
1767224
My salt water system died, so I can't say with certainty, but I see no reason that it would decrease function. I have this filter system on that size pool & am happy with its ability to quickly clean the water, plus I bought a real pool vac set to use on this filter system & it vacuums debris out well.
52862
We run ours all the time on a low setting except when the filter is removed for cleaning.
512429
Don't know if the flow from the filter would cause problems. It is still very quiet.
474511
Yes you can. There are tabs that you attach to the sides of the screen that the filter slides in and out of. I take mine off regularly.
1051364
Any of the filters can be removed and the unit will run without them. The light bulb can be unscrewed and removed, or simply turned off.
1909724
air flow through the filter is not restricted when the filter is clean. just remember to clean it every 3 to 4 days to prevent dust build-up
64512
Yes. Use ours without as we're not beer making, or such, that would require filtering.
1559816
The only guideline I can recommend is watch the flow rate. When it slows down, replace the filter.
1164854
It is not that big of a deal at all. If you know how to shut the water off and bleed the system of pressure, it should be fairly simple. The toughest part is holding on to the filter housing because of how heavy it will be filled with the water. Just take it a step at a time.
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That depends if you need the full 435cfm. The filter will reduce the cfm after it has done it's job which causes drag. So in retrospect running the fan at full speed or slightly under is recommended if that is the amount of air you need. So to put it a little bit more simple, your phresh filter will probably reduce about 100 cfm from the power of your fan. If you ran you fan at half power you would have a total of about 117.50 cfm. I recommend full speed or a little lower. If that's not an option, buy an 8" one, that's what I did!
2102904
It is to thick to use as any type of filter.You would not get much air flow!
1924452
We've never tried without filter, but it should work just fine without it. Hope this helps.