Filter cleaning guide
How to clean Jandy cartridge filters
Jandy cartridge filters are common on newer pads, and their large single and multi-element tanks hold a lot of dirt before pressure tells on them, which makes the eventual clean a big job.
This guide walks through a full deep clean of a Jandy cartridge element with a garden hose, and where the HALO360 earns its keep on a Jandy pad.
Step by step
Cleaning a Jandy cartridge, step by step
Step 1
Shut down and open the tank
Turn the pump off, release pressure at the air relief valve, and open the filter tank. Lift the cartridge (or cartridge cluster) out and set it where runoff can drain away from the pool.
Step 2
Connect the HALO360 to a garden hose
The HALO360 runs on standard garden hose pressure, 40 to 110 psi, with a 5/8 or 3/4 inch hose up to 50 feet. Open the integrated ball valve and check the pressure gauge.
Step 3
Work the pleats top to bottom
The focused 25-degree fan spray from the six custom-engineered nozzles drives water to the base of the pleats, lifting out packed dirt, oils, and debris without damaging the media. Rotate the cartridge and work each band until the water runs clear.
Step 4
Inspect before reinstalling
Check the end caps, the band, and the pleat fabric for cracks, tears, or flattened pleats. A cartridge that is damaged or has years of service should be replaced rather than cleaned.
Fit
Does the HALO360 work on Jandy cartridges?
Yes. Jandy cartridge filters use standard pleated cartridge elements, which the HALO360 is built for. It runs on a standard garden hose at 40 to 110 psi, and the 25-degree fan spray from its six custom-engineered nozzles drives deep into the pleat base where packed debris hides.
Because Jandy elements are often tall and dense, the two big wins are time and water: a deeper, faster clean than the traditional method, and up to 150 gallons of water saved per filter compared with cleaning by hand.
Pro tips
From the field
- Set the cartridge on end on a clean surface, not lawn or dirt, so the freshly cleaned pleats do not pick up grit before reinstall.
- Do a quick end-cap crack check every clean; catching a hairline crack early avoids a bypassing filter that quietly clouds the pool.
- Log the clean date and gauge baseline; the trend line tells you when the media is aging out.
Questions
Jandy cartridge FAQ
- What pressure rise means my Jandy cartridge filter needs cleaning?
- About 8 to 10 psi over the clean starting pressure is the common service point. Clean sooner after algae treatments or heavy storms.
- Can the HALO360 damage a Jandy cartridge?
- It is engineered not to: it uses garden hose pressure, and the nozzles are tuned for water force and droplet size that clean deep in the pleats without tearing the media. Never substitute a pressure washer.
More guides: Pentair, Hayward, Pleatco, Unicel, Pentair Clean & Clear
Ready when you are
Cut this job in half
The HALO360 deep-cleans Jandy cartridges on standard garden hose pressure. Order direct from the maker for $599.