Do you have to let the filter dry completely before putting it back?
638789
Yes. They don't take very long to dry. We have two and I rinse them and then let them air dry for 10 minutes or more. I may towel dry them if they are still damp. We love these filters. Worth every penny. Hope this helps.
638790
Ours is first vacuumed outside, then washed in the shower using a handheld sprayer. Excess water is drained off, and it's reinstalled wet. The filter does not sit over a fan motor but over ductwork leading to the central unit. Have not seen any water spots on the duct work. When the HVAC comes on, air passing thru the filter quickly dries it out.
638791
I let it air-dry for a hour or so but it's really not necessary. The airflow through the filter quickly drys the filter.
615832
it can be used dry, however, it's a good idea to rinse it heavily to get the residue off of the media. If not there will be a film on your pond water that your filter will have to eliminate.
1352246
In my experience I set it on backwash first for about 5 minutes and then put it on filter and it was fine. As far as the sand shooting out that didn't happen to me. But many other people whose reviews I read, said to backwash for 5 minutes and to make sure not to overfill with sand.
2092588
No, you just use a bit of grease. It just comes with the filter in a plastic bag and some K&N; stickers
1338752
I put the thick, top foam filter in the top rack of my dishwasher then leave it out to dry. I've been doing it that way for over a year and it's never been damaged because of it!
461347
the filter just sits in there. I have never had an issue of it coming out when pouring.
472779
First of all, you cannot move the final filter or rap anything around it because the seal will be broken. As long as the prefilter is cut to the same size, all you need to do lay the unit on its back, put together and turn it on, lift it upright. The suction will keep everything tight. If the unit is turned off, it should pull back tight if everything is the same size.
1439442
No. It does not come with filter. I clean mine out, let them thoroughly dry and reuse them. No problems.
1642207
No. It's fine with a little water missing. Actually, the water will evaporate a little over time anyway. We usually fill it back up, but it's fine without it.
70551
It's my understanding that with proper back flushing and drying the filter will be good for unlimited storage... but hey, for the price, how cheap do we need to be. I have a few that I use on a regular basis and several in "permanent" storage (i.e. go bags). I have reused two of these on a regular basis for well over three months and still feel comfortable with their effectivity. However, I do not filter extremely turbid or dirty water. Such source water I prefilter and let settle before using the straw on them.
1310123
No, water is fully filtered, but if running a hard water filter (as I have) system you need to have this unit firs in line.
1857921
NO. Rinse it first with warm water a few times, let it dry. After each rinse you shake it a little and pour more water out, water tends to stay at bottom. Once a month rinse with hot tap water and a few drops of white vinegar. When ready to use, Fill it up with water, place the top filter inside and close it. Wait a minute then turn upside down, turn again. Wait another minute and open and drink. Salud!!! (it sounds like a lot but it isn't)
431088
Haven't needed to. I fill the 'tray' part as level as possible and securely put the top half back on. After rinsing and some small particles come out, I don't have a problem.
547223
I'm not sure as we use ours regularly but my guess is I would dump the water and refill. I don't think the filters drying out would be a big problem unless they are dirty.
2080419
no, It has a spring loaded pin on the plastic tube. All you do is push it in until no moisture comes out plastic filter. When there is no more moisture coming out release pin allow it to return.
1897942
Don't have an issue with the filter rotting or smelling bad after usage. If you don't plan on using it much, the water container should be emptied and the filter dried out.
417413
No you don't. After I use the product I put the filters back in and then after 24 hours I rinse the filters. That seems to work just fine.